Despised Icon
Formed: 2000
From:
Montreal, Quebec,
Canada
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Despised Icon News
Below is our complete Despised Icon news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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 Premiere New Single & Music Video
Canadian deathcore mainstays Despised Icon have unleashed “The Apparition,” the third single from their upcoming seventh studio album, Shadow Work, arriving this Halloween (October 31st). The new track lands alongside a Simon Marchand-directed music video (going live today at 10 am EDT), both of which now available for streaming via YouTubeand Spotify for you below.
The album boasts an impressive lineup of guests: Matt Honeycutt of Kublai Khan TX appears on the previously released “Over My Dead Body,” while Tom Barber (Chelsea Grin) and Scott Ian Lewis (Carnifex) lend their voices to “Reaper.” Meanwhile, “In Memoriam” features the distinctive touch of Misstiq.
Adding to the intensity, a gang vocal choir composed of members from Ion Dissonance, Beneath The Massacre, and Scorching Tomb also appears on the record.
Despised Icon will soon hit the road on their first headlining tour in support of Shadow Work, joined by Sanguisugabogg, Defeated Sanity, and Corpse Pile. More...
Despised Icon Premiere New Music Video
Hear another track from Canadian deathcore pillars Despised Icon. The group are newly streaming the song “Death Of An Artist” off of their first album in six years, “Shadow Work“. The accompanying video was helmed by director Jessy Fuchs.
An October 31st release date has been set for that outing, with the band’s vocalist Alex Erian sharing the following of this newest cut: More...
Sanguisugabogg Premiere New Single & Music Video
Ohio death metal bruisers Sanguisugabogg have dropped a new music video for their latest track, “Repulsive Demise,” arriving this morning, September 4th. Directed once again by Errick Easterday (Orthodox, Gates To Hell), the song comes from the band’s upcoming third full-length, Hideous Aftermath, due out October 10th.
This latest cut flirts with industrial metal textures, drawing sonic parallels to the likes of Godflesh. The band collectively commented on the track: More...
Despised Icon Premiere New Single & Music Video
Canadian deathcore mainstays Despised Icon have just unleashed their crushing new single, “Over My Dead Body”, featuring a guest vocal appearance from Matt Honeycutt of Texas heavyweights Kublai Khan TX.
Directed by Didier Charette, the accompanying music video sets the tone for what’s to come on the band’s upcoming seventh studio album, “Shadow Work”. That record—marking Despised Icon’s first full-length release in six years—is due out on October 31st (Halloween) via Nuclear Blast.
The music video will go live today at 11 am (EDT):
The album will also feature guest vocal contributions from Scott Ian Lewis of Carnifex and Tom Barber (of Chelsea Grin and Darko). This fall, Despised Icon will hit the road in support of the album as direct support to Sanguisugabogg on their U.S. run, alongside Defeated Sanity and Corpse Pile. Tour dates are as follows: More...
Sanguisugabogg Premiere NSFW Music Video
Just a day after unveiling their fall headlining tour alongside Despised Icon, Defeated Sanity, and Corpse Pile, Columbus, OH death metal crew Sanguisugabogg have unleashed a NSFW music video for their track “Rotted Entanglement.” The song will appear on their forthcoming Kurt Ballou (Converge, High On Fire)-produced album Hideous Aftermath, which is slated for release on October 10th via Century Media.
In teasing the graphic visual, the band kept it brief, stating: More...
Distant Premiere New Single & Music Video
Distant has officially released their new single, “Acolytes Of Damnation,” featuring Alex Erian of deathcore legends Despised Icon. The song is part of a reimagined version of the band’s early EP Tsukuyomi, now titled Tsukuyomi: The Origin. This updated effort revisits and reshapes the tracks to better reflect Distant’s current sound and style.
Tsukuyomi: The Origin is set for release on November 22nd through Century Media Records. In celebration of the newly unveiled single "Acolytes Of Damnation," a music video directed by Pavel Trebukhin (known for his work with Amon Amarth and Imminence), now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below
Here is the track listing for Tsukuyomi: The Origin: More...
PeelingFlesh Premiere 2 New Tracks
PeelingFlesh will release their new album, “The G Code,” on September 6th via Unique Leader Records. Along with this announcement, the band has dropped two tracks: “Shoot 2 Kill” and “Perc 3000” (featuring DJ MRD).
Regarding the new record, the band collectively stated: More...
Aborted Premiere New Single & Music Video
Belgian deathgrind outfit Aborted has revealed the title of their upcoming album as "Vault Of Horrors." The highly-anticipated release is scheduled for March 15th via Nuclear Blast, featuring a star-studded lineup of guests. The album's first single, "Death Cult," is now available online, with a music video going live later today as well (10 am EST).
The track includes a guest appearance by Alex Erian, the vocalist of Despised Icon. Produced by Dave Otero (known for his work with Allegaeon and Cattle Decapitation), "Death Cult" draws inspiration from the iconic 1974 horror film, 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.'
In reference to this, it was stated: More...
Dying Fetus Premiere New Single
Dying Fetus have premiered their third new single, "Throw Them In The Van," from their forthcoming ninth studio album, "Make Them Beg For Death." The album is set to be released on September 08th via Relapse Records. The previously released track "Compulsion For Cruelty" will also be featured on the album, and its final version is now available on various digital platforms as well.
As they gear up for the album release, the veteran death metal unit is currently on a European tour. Here are the upcoming tour dates: More...
Tactosa Premiere New Single & Lyric Video
Tampa, Florida-based deathcore outfit Tactosa premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of “The Bleeding Machine”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Zak Vargas of Elysia guests on that track.
The band will be opening the "Make Them Beg for Death (US Tour)" featuring Dying Fetus, Despised Icon, The Acacia Strain, Creeping Death: More...
Distant Premiere New Single & Music Video
Europe-based deathcore band Distant premiere a new single and official music video named “Human Scum“, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. The band’s vocalist Alan Grnja directed the video shoot.
Comment the band: More...
Distant Premiere New Single "Exofilth"
Deathcore outfit Distant have inked a record deal with Century Media and premiere their new single 'Exofilth" streaming now via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
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Decapitated Announces European Tour Dates
Polish death metal masters Decapitated and their label mates, Canadian deathcore outfit Despised Icon, will be teaming up for a European wide tour this autumn. The bands will bring their neck-breaking setlists to 22 cities across 11 countries, including 5 UK shows, incorporating a performance at Damnation Festival 2022.
Decapitated and Despised Icon will play as rotating headliners. Special guests on the road will be Brand Of Sacrifice, Distant and Viscera.
Decapitated´s guitarist Vogg states:
"Boom!!! This line-up is just insane!!! This is what we have been waiting for for the last few years. We are proud to bring this sickest co-headline tour to 22 cities in Europe alongside Despised Icon, Brand of Sacrifice, Distant, and Viscera. You can still expect to hear the 25th anniversary tour setlist plus new tracks from the upcoming 'Cancer Culture' album. We will prepare the most deadly set you can imagine. Get your tickets now and see you soon, people!"
Despised Icon's front man Alex Erian adds:
"Our first tour in literally 3 years. To say we're excited would be an understatement. We handpicked every band on this tour and look forward to finally crushing the stage with the almighty Decapitated. See you this Fall."
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Signs Of The Swarm Premiere New Music Video
Signs Of The Swarm premiere a new music video for their song “Hollow Prison“, which features a guest appearance of Despised Icon singer Alex Erian. “Hollow Prison“ is off the band's impending new record “Absolvere“, which is slated for a September 24th release by Unique Leader Records.
Signs Of The Swarm Premiere New Song & Music Video
Signs Of The Swarm will release their new album, “Absolvere“ on September 24th. A first advance track from it called “Totem” has premiered online and a music video for it is streaming via YouTube for you below.
Explains drummer Bobby Crow: More...
Despised Icon Posts New Lyric Video Online
Canadian deathcore veterans Despised Icon has posted a new lyric video online for the song, "Light Speed." You can check it out below. The song comes from the group's brand new album, "Purgatory," which was released yesterday through Nuclear Blast Records.
Despised Icon's Eric Jarrin comments, "It's with great pleasure that we release our new album 'Purgatory'. We gave everything we had on this one and a lot of heart and soul went into the making of these songs. This is 100% Despised Icon!" More...
Despised Icon Discusses New Lyrical Concepts
Canadian deathcore pioneers, Despised Icon, are back with their sixth full length album, Purgatory, out on November 15 via Nuclear Blast. In this new video trailer, vocalist Alex Erian talks about the lyrical concepts on the new album, while getting tattooed by Shawntriple6 at Thunderbird Tattoo LA.
Purgatory was produced by Yannick St-Amand, Eric Jarrin and Alex Erian. The music was recorded by Despised Icon's former guitar player, now current front of house engineer Yannick St-Amand while the vocals were recorded by close friend Antoine Lussier of Ion Dissonance. Mixing and mastering were completed by Cryptopsy's very own Christian Donaldson at The Grid in Montreal. For the album artwork, the band selected Eliran Kantor to create a piece that echoed the themes and concepts of Purgatory.
Without a doubt their most dynamic venture to date, Despised Icon have a fresh and energy filled arrangement just waiting to see the light of day in the form of Purgatory. For many years, they have laid the foundation of Deathcore and spearheaded different sounds and movements within the genre.
Purgatory will be available in the following formats:
- CD Jewel
- Vinyl
- Grey with Black Splatter Vinyl More...
Despised Icon Posts Album Trailer Online
In less than a month, Canadian deathcore pioneers Despised Icon will release their upcoming full-length album, "Purgatory," on November 15th via Nuclear Blast.
Today, Alex discusses the process of choosing the artist to create the album artwork. Watch as he details working with Eliran Kantor to produce a piece that echoed the themes and concepts of "Purgatory," below.
"Purgatory" will be available in the following formats:
- Jewelcase CD
- Grey w/ Black Splatter Vinyl More...
Despised Icon Posts New Music Video Online
Canadian deathcore pioneers Despised Icon are proud to release their second single "Snake In The Grass" off their upcoming full-length album, "Purgatory," which will be released on November 15th via Nuclear Blast. For the music video, the band once again used Jessy Fuchs of Les Films 37 Superkicks. Check out the video for "Snake In The Grass" below.
Alex Erian comments, "Stoked to share more new music with you all. Here's the slammiest track off our new record. Bringing back the pig squeals! 'Purgatoreeeeee' is out next month!"
"Purgatory" will be available in the following formats:
- Jewelcase CD
- Grey w/ Black Splatter Vinyl More...
Despised Icon Premiere New Song “Purgatory”
The title-track to Despised Icon‘s new effort “Purgatory” has premiered online and is streaming via YouTube for you below. The album itself is planned to alnd in stores on November 15th via Nuclear Blast.
The track arrives as the group prepare for this North American headlining tour with Kublai Khan, Ingested and more: More...