The Montreal-based deathcore six-piece DESPISED ICON have completed work on their highly anticipated sophomore Century Media release with acclaimed producer/former guitarist Yannick St-Amand (Beneath The Massacre, Ion Dissonance, Neuraxis). The new effort was mixed by the renowned Andy Sneap (Machine Head, Megadeth) and is currently scheduled for a May 22nd release. The group kicked off a three-week Canadian/U.S. tour this week as direct support to Job For A Cowboy before heading to Europe in March with Unearth, Job For A Cowboy and Daath. See below for the complete itinerary.

DESPISED ICON just shot a new video for the track, “In The Arms of Perdition,�? with director Jean-Philippe Bernier. This clip is a stunning performance based offering that puts emphasis on the band’s frantic live intensity. Look for it to make its debut this spring.

Alex Erian (vocals) checks in with the following report: “I can't tell you how stoked we are to finally be back on the road after spending the last four months writing and recording. Andy Sneap is currently nailing the mix and everything sounds killer. I swear this will undoubtedly be our most punishing record yet. Expect to hear a new track in the next few weeks.

“We just spent the entire weekend shooting a video for it at -40F on a secluded icy mountain near Quebec City. Our buddy JP is working his ass off on the video, which should premiere soon. If you can't wait to hear it, make sure to check us out live because we're definitely playing it every night. See you on the road!�?

DESPISED ICON’s undying work ethic throughout 2006 earned them a rabid and loyal underground following through high-profile tours alongside such esteemed acts as Hatebreed, Behemoth, Black Dahlia Murder, Napalm Death, Exodus, Morbid Angel, Through The Eyes of The Dead and Krisiun. The group’s unrelenting stage presence was unmatched as their latest album, The Healing Process, was hailed as a stunning slab of sheer aggression backed with impeccable time changes that quickly raised the bar for their peers.

In 2007, DESPISED ICON are determined to deliver an album that will leave people astonished as they further establish their position as one of the genre’s most devastating new acts.

so is alan in the band now or what

so apparently Job for a Cowboy is gonna be on every tour this year.

well im sure metalblade wants to make sure the trillion of myspace friends theyve got are real people who buy merch.

Yeah, Darren told me Al (from GORATORY) is in the band now.

thats awesome....good for AL!

AUTOPSY_666 said:

sweet, for a change.....thank you mr. dwyer sir.


its crazy how he's in arsis and al will be in despised.

crazy i tells you, crazy.

FuckIsMySignature said:

aren't these guys still in high school? how are they gonna graduate?

thats freaking awesome that al is in the band now.

xanonymousx said:


they're rich kids....they dont need high school diplomas

Al's been working his ass off forever, so happy he got into DI.

i also just read that job for a cowboy is going on tour with darkest hour as well.
there is no escaping them this year.

So am I gonna get yelled at again?

there's a thread on lambgoat from a person who went to a Despised Icon show tonight. Said there were two guitarists. I posted a pic of Al and asked if he was the dude, and the kid said yes.

So there's some support.

Dankill said:

SHUT THE FUCK UP DANNY. YOU'RE LIKE A CHILD WHO WANDERS IN THE MIDDLE OF A MOVIE.

This is awesome. I've been being patient about this new record but now I can't freakin' wait.

congrats to al. that's awesome.

Answer your phone first, tough guy!
Then you can mouth off!

Dankill said:

You have the balls to call me?

I already did call you last time, Josh!
I left you a message to call me back and we'd talk.
You didn't. And now you go off again.
Seriously, what is your problem?

There.
Done and done.