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DESPISED ICON - release music video for new single 'The Apparition'
In two weeks, Canadian deathcore pioneers DESPISED ICON unleash their seventh full-length album, Shadow Work which will be released on October 31, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records.

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Despised Icon - release music video for new single 'Death Of An Artist'
Driven by DESPISED ICON's trademark fusion of explosive blast beats and crushing breakdowns, 'Death of an Artist' is a merciless journey through the psychological turmoil of self-doubt, ego death, ...

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DESPISED ICON - reveal new album 'Shadow Work'!
Canadian deathcore pioneers DESPISED ICON return with their seventh full-length album, Shadow Work, which will be released on October 31. Today, DESPISED ICON release their ferocious new anthem ent...

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DESPISED ICON - Rarities EP DÉTERRÉ Out Now!
Montreal Deathcore OG’s DESPISED ICON releases their special rarities EP entitled DÉTERRÉ today via Nuclear Blast Records.

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DESPISED ICON - celebrate 20-year anniversary with rarities EP!
Montreal Deathcore OG’s DESPISED ICON are celebrating their 20-year anniversary via a special rarities EP entitled DÉTERRÉ.

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DESPISED ICON - release playthrough!
Today the band has launched a guitar and bass playthrough for 'Dead Weight' featuring Eric Jarrin, Ben Landreville and Sebastien Piché. Watch the video here.

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DESPISED ICON - »Purgatory« out now!
Canadian deathcore pioneers DESPISED ICON are proud to release their sixth full length album, »Purgatory,« via Nuclear Blast today.

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DESPISED ICON - fourth album trailer!
DESPISED ICON discuss in the fourth album trailer the artwork and concept for "Purgatory"!

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DESPISED ICON - release music video!
Canadian deathcore pioneers DESPISED ICON are proud to release their second single 'Snake In The Grass' off their upcoming full length album, »Purgatory.«