Despised Icon
Formed: 2000
From:
Montreal, Quebec,
Canada
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Despised Icon News
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Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Despised Icon Join Aggessive Tendencies Tour
The following press release has been announced:
DESPISED ICON continues their non-stop fall North American touring onslaught by taking part in the Aggressive Tendencies 2007 tour alongside THE LOCUST, which runs exclusively throughout Canada from November 3rd through November 16th. This trek marks the group fifth tour in support of their highly acclaimed new album, The Ills Of Modern Man. The tour’s routing is listed below.
Alex Erian (vocals) further comments: "We’re finally doing a full Canadian tour in November. We haven’t been to western Canada in almost two years and can't wait to see all our friends out there. It should be awesome!"
Despised Icon is currently on tour alongside DARKEST HOUR, JOB FOR A COWBOY, A LIFE ONCE LOST and THE FACELESS. This devastating package is a one of the most brutal, fan-friendly, affordably-priced tours this summer and is sure to be the perfect alternative to the oversaturated festival events. This trek leads them directly into another crushing U.S. tour with labelmates SUICIDE SILENCE and WINDS OF PLAGUE, which kicks off on September 2nd and runs through September 26th.
Despised Icon with The Locust – Aggressive Tendencies 2007 Tour
November
3 - Vancouver, BC - UBC Ballroom
5 - Edmonton, AB - Velvet Underground
6 - Calgary, AB - The Underground
8 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
9 - Winnipeg, MB - West End Cultural Centre
10 - Thunder Bay, ON - TBA
12 - London, ON - Call the Office
13 - Hamilton, ON - The Casbah
14 - Toronto, ON - The Reverb
15 - Montreal, QC - Le Studio
16 - Ottawa, ON - Babylon
Despised Icon To Join Aggressive Tendencies 2007
Despised Icon will continue their non-stop North American tour onslaught this fall by taking part in the Aggressive Tendencies 2007 tour alongside The Locust, which runs exclusively throughout Canada from November 3rd through November 16th. This trek marks the group's fifth tour in support of their highly acclaimed new album, The Ills Of Modern Man.
Vocalist Alex Erian comments,"We’re finally doing a full Canadian tour in November. We haven’t been to western Canada in almost two years and can't wait to see all our friends out there. It should be awesome!"
Despised Icon is currently on tour alongside Darkest Hour, Jobe For A Cowboy, A Life
Once Lost and The Faceless. This devastating package is a one of the most brutal, fan-friendly, affordable tours this summer and is sure to be the perfect alternative to the oversaturated festival events. This trek leads them directly into another crushing U.S. tour with label-mates Suicide Silence and Winds Of Plague, which kicks off on September 2nd and runs through September 26th.
Despised Icon with The Locust – Aggressive Tendencies 2007 Tour
November
3 - Vancouver, BC - UBC Ballroom
5 - Edmonton, AB - Velvet Underground
6 - Calgary, AB - The Underground
8 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
9 - Winnipeg, MB - West End Cultural Centre
10 - Thunder Bay, ON - TBA
12 - London, ON - Call the Office
13 - Hamilton, ON - The Casbah
14 - Toronto, ON - The Reverb
15 - Montreal, QC - Le Studio
16 - Ottawa, ON - Babylon
The Locust And Despised Icon Canadian Dates
THE LOCUST and DESPISED ICON will team up for the following upcoming Canadian tour dates:
November 3 - Vancouver, BC @ UBC Sub Ballroom
November 5 - Calgary, AB @ The Underground
November 6 - Edmonton, AB @ Skate Park
November 8 - Regina, SK @ The Exchange
November 9 - Winnipeg, MB @ West End Cultural Center
November 10 - Thunder Bay, ON @ The Locust
November 12 - London, ON @ Call The Office
November 13 - Hamilton, ON @ Casbah
November 14 - Toronto, ON @ The Reverb
November 15 - Montreal, QC @ Le Studio
November 16 - Ottawa, ON @ Babylon
Despised Icon Prepare For More Touring
DESPISED ICON continues their non-stop touring in support of their highly acclaimed new album, The Ills of Modern Man, on August 12th alongside DARKEST HOUR, JOB FOR A COWBOY, A LIFE ONCE LOST and THE FACELESS.
This trek leads them directly into another U.S. tour with labelmates SUICIDE SILENCE and WINDS OF PLAGUE, which kicks off on Sept. 2nd and runs through Sept. 26th. Check below for the complete tour routing.
Alex Erian (vocals) states: “Our last U.S. run with THE RED CHORD, THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD, ALL SMALL PENIS and SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY was probably our favourite tour ever. Cheers again to all the bands and to everyone that showed up, hung out and made that tour so memorable for us. We released our new record during that tour so I just wanted to say thanks to those of you who picked it up and showed interest in our new shit. Looks like we won’t be spending much time at home over the next few months because we have two amazing tours lined up. We’ll be hitting mostly cities we haven’t played this year. See you on the road.” More...
Despised Icon, Suicide Silence, SYNT Tour Dates
Despised Icon, Suicide Silence, See You Next Tuesday, and Winds Of Plague will tour the US together in September. Here are the tour dates:
9/2 San Antonio, TX @ The White Rabbit
9/3 El Paso, TX @ Chic's Bar
9/4 Phoenix, AZ @ Cell Block
9/5 San Diego, CA @ SOMA
9/6 Hollywood, CA @ The Whiskey A Go Go
9/7 Reno, NV @ Open Ground Skatepark
9/8 Boise, ID @ The Venue
9/9 Logan, UT @ Club NVO
9/10 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
9/11 Lawrence, KA @ The Bottleneck
9/12 Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory
9/13 Little Rock, AR @ Vino's
9/14 Memphis, TN @ Skatepark of Memphis
9/15 Sheffield, AL @ The Rave
9/16 Augusta, GA @ Sector 7G
9/17 Nashville, TN @ The Muse
9/18 St. Louis, MO @ Creepy Crawl
9/19 Arlington Heights, IL @ Knights of Columus
9/20 Menomonee Falls, WI @ Old Ochard Inn
9/21 Detroit, MI @ Myspace Internet Cafe
9/22 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
9/23 Fredericksburg, VA @ KC's
9/24 Pompton, NJ @ The Mainstage
9/26 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
Job For A Cowboy, A Life Once Lost Tour
A Life Once Lost will be hitting the road with Job For A Cowboy, Despised Icon and The Faceless this summer, dates include:
August 13th Troy, NY - Revolution Hall
August 15th Huntington, WV - The Monkey Bar
August 16th Thomasville, NC - The Soundvent
August 17th Nashville, TN - Rocketown
August 18th Augusta, GA - Sector 7G
August 22nd Memphis, TN - The Complex
August 23rd Little Rock, AR - Vino's
August 25th Oklahoma City, OK - The Conservatory
August 27th El Paso, TX - Chic's
August 28th Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
Despised Icon Discusses New Album
Despised Icon recently discussed their new album "The Ills Of Modern Man", the possibility of a live DVD and more, you can check that out here.
Despised Icon Talk About New US Tour
DESPISED ICON kicks off their worldwide touring cycle for their highly acclaimed new album, The Ills of Modern Man, tonight in Philadelphia with The Red Chord, Through The Eyes of The Dead and All Shall Perish. This massive North American tour features an unrelenting lineup from top to bottom, this fan-friendly, affordably-priced tour is sure to be the perfect alternative to the oversaturated festival events. Check the tour section for the complete tour routing.
Alex Erian (vocals) states: “Thanks to everyone that picked up the new disc so far. We’ll have plenty of copies with us on tour so be sure to come by the merch booth. Man, playing alongside The Red Chord, Patrick Swayze from Through the Eyes of the Dead and those fruits in All Shall Perish will be amazing, so you know you can't miss it! We'll also be playing a few new tracks so hopefully we will see you all soon
New Despised Icon Video On Myspace
The Montreal-based deathcore six-piece DESPISED ICON recently completed a video for the track "In the Arms of Perdition" with director Jean-Philippe Bernier. This clip, which is a performance-based offering that emphasizes the band's frantic live intensity, has just been posted to the band's MySpace page.
DESPISED ICON's new album, "The Ills of Modern Man", is scheduled for a May 22 release. The disc was recorded with acclaimed producer/former guitarist Yannick St-Amand (BENEATH THE MASSACRE, ION DISSONANCE, NEURAXIS) and mixed by the renowned Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, MEGADETH).
Despised Icon Reveal New Album Cover Art
The anticipation surrounding the new DESPISED ICON album, "The Ills of Modern Man", continues to build as its May 22 release date approaches. The disc's cover art and track listing has now been posted on the band's MySpace page. The new offering was recorded with acclaimed producer/former guitarist Yannick St-Amand (BENEATH THE MASSACRE, ION DISSONANCE, NEURAXIS) and mixed by the renowned Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, MEGADETH).
DESPISED ICON is currently on their first European tour with UNEARTH, JOB FOR A COWBOY and DAATH. They will spend the summer touring North America with THE RED CHORD, THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD, ALL SHALL PERISH and SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY. With an unrelenting lineup from top to bottom, this fan-friendly, affordably-priced tour is sure to be the perfect alternative to the oversaturated festival events.
The Red Chord Plan Headlining Summer Tour
THE RED CHORD are currently in the studio, working on their upcoming album that is due out August 2007.
The band have just announced they will be hitting the road for the first time in 2007 on a headlining US tour, supported by THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD, DESPISED ICON, ALL SHALL PERISH, SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY and GENGHIS TRON.
"This summer marks our first full US headlining tour since the release of Clients. The tour is five bands, all on different labels bringing their own styles, identities and sounds to the table to make this run into the biggest and best experience it can be for all involved, especially the kids coming to check it out." Says frontman Guy Kozowyk "It is an honor and a pleasure to have Through the Eyes of the Dead, Despised Icon, All Shall Perish, See You Next Tuesday and Genghis Tron (only for three days - but three days of Genghis Tron is better than no Genghis Tron, right?) on this tour. We look forward to seeing you all on the road this summer!"
Tour dates follow: More...
Despised Icon Announce New Guitarist
DESPISED ICON have posted the following update:
“After going though tons of audition videos, we’d like to introduce our new guitarist; from Boston, Massachusetts, Mr. Al Glassman (Goratory, ex-Burn In Silence). Al learned and played the songs perfectly but most of all, he’s an awesome dude and we’re glad to have him as a guitarist and as a friend. He joined us on our latest Canadian tour and proved to us and to the rest of the crowd that he’s the perfect guy for the band. Thumbs up!
We just got home from our Canadian tour. Almost every single show was sold out! We hadn’t toured home in while and we’d like to thank everyone that showed up for making this a memorable experience. Our plane for Europe leaves tomorrow! This will be our first time touring overseas and we can’t wait to see what it’s like. We hope to see you there.”
Unearth Party w/ Aqua Teen Hunger Force Pre-Tour
UNEARTH were the main attraction at last week's Adult Swim's Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theatres launch party in Austin TX.
UNEARTH have recorded the song "THE CHOSEN" for the forthcoming Aqua Teen Hunger Force feature film, Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters ( in theaters on 4/13/2007) and the accompanying soundtrack Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters Colon The Soundtrack (in stores on 4/10/2007).
Straight after their stint in Austin, TX, the band headed to Europe to join forces with DAATH, DESPISED ICON, and Metal Blade Record's newest member to the family, JOB FOR A COWBOY on a tour that will lead into late April.
"We are all eager as fuck to headline the UK and Europe for the first time. We have done some amazing European tours before, but it will feel damn good to play a full set and put on our show for our friends overseas" says vocalist, Trevor Phipps "We are hitting up some smaller venues, most without barricades, so we can bring a real Unearth show to the people. We hand picked Job For a Cowboy, Despised Icon and Daath to make sure the entire bill was one that will keep the crowds looking over their shoulders at all times!"
UNEARTH will then make their way back to the US for the highly anticipated tour with DIMMU BORGIR, DEVILDRIVER and KATAKLYSM.
"After the headlining run we come right back home for a North American tour with Dimmu Borgir, Devildriver and Kataklysm. We haven't hit the road with Dimmu since the 2004 Ozzfest, so it will be good to get out there and do it again in a club setting. Devil Driver is always a great band to share the stage with and Kataklysm is one of the best death metal bands around today" enthuses Phipps "This tour is going to be an un-fucking-real diverse clash of heavy music... good times ahead!"
Check out UNEARTH on tour on the following dates: More...
More Bands Confirmed For New England Metal Fest
Polish and Dutch death metal bands BEHEMOTH and GOD DETHRONED have been added to the lineup of the ninth annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, presented by ESP Guitars & Basses and Krank Amps on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28.
Additional confirmations include 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, DESPISED ICON, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, DAATH, LIGEIA, IMPIOUS, 3, and EPICUREAN.
The festival will join forces with Metal Blade this year to celebrate the label’s 25th anniversary. The main and side stages will both exclusively feature Metal Blade bands on Saturday, topped off by a once-in-lifetime performance that will bring together musicians from Metal Blade’s stellar roster of bands.
Bands confirmed for Friday are: More...
Despised Icon Post New Song Online
DESPISED ICON have posted a new song entitled “In The Arms Of Perdition” online over at their official MySpace page for your listening pleasure.
Despised Icon Ready Album, Complete Video Shoot
Montreal's Despised Icon will release their second, yet-untitled album on May 22. The disc was produced by ex-guitarist Yannick St-Amand (Beneath the Massacre, Ion Dissonance) and mixed by Andy Sneap (Machine Head, Megadeth). Along with director Jean-Philippe Bernier (A Perfect Murder), the band recently shot a video for "In the Arms of Perdition" that will debut in the spring. "We spent the entire weekend shooting [in] minus-40-degree weather on a secluded icy mountain near Quebec City," singer Alex Erian said in a post on the band's Web site.
Job For A Cowboy, Despised Icon Team Up For Tour
JOB FOR A COWBOY and DESPISED ICON will be teaming up for the following tour dates:
February 28 - Springfield, MO @ Outlander
March 1 - Cedar Lake, IN @ K of C
March 2 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Lawrenceville Moose
March 3 - London, ON @ Call The Office
March 4 - Hamilton, ON @ Underground
March 5 - Toronto, ON @ El Mocambo
March 6 - Ottawa, ON @ Mavricks
March 7 - Montreal, QC @ Club Lambi
March 8 - Sherbrooke, QC @ Le Tremplin
March 9 - Trois-Rivieres, QC @ Cafe Rock Le Stage
March 10 - Quebec City, QC @ Anti
March 11 - Rimouski, QC @ Petit Pavillion
March 14 - Charlottetown, PE @ The Arts Guild
March 15 - Halifax, NS @ The Pavillion (early show)
March 15 - Halilfax, NS @ The Attic (late show)
Despised Icon Begin Recording New Album
DESPISED ICON have posted the following update:
"We've been in the studio for about 2 weeks now. The drums were recorded with a click track/metronome and the result is tight as fuck. Seriously, some of the parts on this record are faster then anything we've done in the past. Alex's drumkit sounds amazing. Expect more blastbeats and gravity blasts! We've drilled holes in our heads and came up with loads of inventive breakdowns for you mosh enthousiasts. I know this is the type of stuff that all bands say but trust me, it's true and you won't be disappointed.
Guitars are about halfway done and we can't wait to see how killer things will sound once Andy Sneap starts mixing the whole thing. He made some of the best sounding recordings out there so we're defenitely stoked to be working with him. Don Clark from Invisible Creature is currently working on our album layout. He handled the art direction on NORMA JEAN's last 2 albums so you know it's going to look sick. We've worked twice as hard on this record and are very pleased with how it's coming along.
Thanks to all of those who have tried out/shown interest for the guitarist spot. We've just picked the top 3 candidates and will invite them over to Montreal to jam and hang out with us as soon as we come back from the studio. Future plans include the shooting of our new video with DBM Films in February and a Canadian and Europeen tour in March/April. We're stoked to finally tour Europe and can't wait to play in our country again!"
Despised Icon Loses Guitarist
Despised Icon guitarist Yannick St-Amand is leaving the band to focus on his family and career. The group comments:
"It’s hard to see him go. We can’t thank him enough for his contribution to this band and we’ll always remember the good times we all had. We wish him the best with his wife and new born child. Yannick will now be a full-time studio engineer and producer, with our new record being next in line for him. The recording starts January 2nd! Yannick will produce everything, then head over to the UK with Eric to hook up with Andy Sneap and oversee the mixing. Eric and Alex P. have worked hard writing most of this record and we’re all stoked about it!"
As expected, the Montreal, Canada band is now in search of a replacement. Here's the official word:
"We’re looking for a good guy/experienced guitarist that is ready to tour right away. To audition, learn “Bulletproof Scales” and “Warm Blooded”. The tabs can be found here. Tape yourself playing the songs, upload the footage and send us a link to your video at despisedicon@yahoo.ca.
As previously reported, Despised Icon are planning to record a new album in 2007 with an expected release of March or April. At that point, they will hit the road again in support of the yet-title album.
Unearth, Job For A Cowboy, Despised Icon UK Tour
Unearth will tour the UK in March with Job For A Cowboy and Despised Icon. Here are the tour dates:
3/20 Exeter @ Lemon Grove
3/21 Nottigham @ Rock City
3/22 Manchester @ Academy 2
3/23 Wolverhampton @ Wolfrun Hall
3/24 London @ Mean Fiddler
3/26 Oxford @ Zodiac
3/27 Glasgow @ Garage
3/28 Stoke @ Sugarmill
3/29 Portsmouth @ Wedgewood Rooms
3/30 Newport @ TJ's