Despised Icon
is a Canadian deathcore band from Montreal, Quebec, formed in 2002.
The band is noted for the use of two vocalists, Alexandre Erian, who sings using a mid-range screaming technique similar to that of hardcore punk, and Steve Marois for the low growling vocals, and high pitched screams. Despised Icon is known for its work in the underground music industry.
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History
Consumed by Your Poison
(2002–2004)
Despised Icon was formed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in January 2002, shortly after their formation signed with
Galy Records, and released the debut album
Consumed by Your Poison
, in October of that year.
[1] The following year, Despised Icon had undergone several changes in their lineup. In early 2004, the group returned with a new formation, comprising of two vocalists Steve Marois and Alexandre Erian, guitarists Yannick St-Amand and Eric Jarrin, bassist Sebastien Piche, and drummer Alexandre Pelletier, and recorded a self-financed EP entitled
Syndicated Murderers
,
followed by a
split EP with Bodies in the Gears of the Apparatus, issued through
Relapse Records.
The Healing Process
(2005–2006)
Despised Icon signed a worldwide deal with the record label
Century Media, on January 2005. The debut album from the band with this new label was
The Healing Process
, released on
April 5,
2005. This album was produced by guitarist Yannick St-Amand, mixed by Jean-François Dagenais and mastered by Alan Douches.
[2]
Despised Icon toured
The Healing Process in 2005, alongside artists including
Cryptopsy,
Vader,
Suffocation,
Aborted,
Immolation,
Deicide and continued touring into 2006 with
Through the Eyes of the Dead,
Ed Gein,
Morbid Angel,
Behemoth,
Hatebreed,
Exodus,
Black Dahlia Murder and
Napalm Death. During the same year,
Consumed by Your Poison was re-released by
Century Media Records. In early 2007, they went on tour supporting
Unearth, along with
Job for a Cowboy and
DAATH.
The Ills of Modern Man
and Day of Mourning
(2007-present)
The band's third studio album,
The Ills of Modern Man
was recorded and released in 2007 with the record label
Century Media Records. That summer, they toured supporting
Job for a Cowboy along with
The Faceless and
A Life Once Lost. Following that tour, they went on tour supporting
Suicide Silence, along with
Winds of Plague and
See You Next Tuesday. In the winter of that year, they toured with
The Acacia Strain,
Full Blown Chaos,
The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, and
Ligeia. They also toured supporting
Misery Index, along with
Beneath the Massacre and
Man Must Die. On 18 June 2008, the original bassist Sebastien Piché has left the band due to him having a full-time job and being a new father. Piché was replaced by Max Lavelle from Goratory. They were then on the 2008 Summer Slaughter Tour alongside
The Black Dahlia Murder,
Vader,
Cryptopsy,
The Faceless,
Aborted,
Born Of Osiris,
Psycroptic, and
Whitechapel.
In late October 2008, Despised Icon announced the details of their first DVD, entitled
Montreal Assault Live
, released on 24 March 2009 through Century Media. The DVD features a multi-camera shoot from the band's sold-out hometown show, along with a documentary, in addition to all their music videos.
[3] In December 2008, Al Glassman left Despised Icon to join
Job for a Cowboy.
[4] During their 2009 Montreal Assault Tour, Despised Icon announced they are recording a new studio album, entitled
Day of Mourning
, that should be released on
22 September 2009 by Century Media Records.
[5] On July 17, 2009, Despised Icon released the first song off of this album on their myspace titled 'MVP'. They are on the 2009 Thrash And Burn Tour alongside
DevilDriver,
Emmure, Veil Of Maya, For The Fallen Dreams, Oceano,
Mychildren Mybride, Thy Will Be Done. They've recently modified their myspace page, and have announced that they're going to shoot a video for the title track
'Day Of Mourning
Members
; Current members
- Alexandre Erian - vocals (drums on "Consumed by Your Poison")
- Steve Marois - vocals
- Eric Jarrin - guitar
- Ben Landreville - guitar
- Max Lavelle - bass
- Alexandre Pelletier - drums
; Former members
- Marie-Hélène Landry - vocals
- Al Glassman - guitar
- Yannick St-Amand - guitar
- Sebastien Piché - bass
Discography
Studio albums
Year
| Title
| Notes
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2002
| Consumed by Your Poison
- Released: October 2, 2002
- Label: Galy
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- Re-released in 2006 through Century Media
including two re-recordings.
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2005
| The Healing Process
- Released: April 5, 2005
- Label: Century Media
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2007
| The Ills of Modern Man
- Released: May 22, 2007
- Label: Century Media
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- Re-released as a deluxe edition with bonus DVD.
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2009
| Day of Mourning
- TBR: September 22, 2009
- Label: Century Media
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Extended plays
Year
| Album details
| Notes
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2004
| Syndicated Murderers
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- Features two tracks that were later re-recorded for The Healing Process.
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2005
| Bodies in the Gears of the Apparatus/Despised Icon
- Released: January 11, 2005
- Label: Relapse (Catalog # 6632)
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- Split with Bodies in the Gears of the Apparatus.
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2006
| Demos 2002 & 2004
- Released: 2006
- Label: Galy (Catalog # 44)
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- Split with Ion Dissonance, including:
- *.357
demo, 2002 by Ion Dissonance;
- *Syndicated Murderers
promo, 2004 by Despised Icon.
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Music videos
Year
| Title
| Director
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2006
| "The Sunset Will Never Charm Us"
| Jean-Phillipe Bernier [6] [7]
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2007
| "In the Arms of Perdition"
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2008
| "Furtive Monologue"
| Jonathan Desbiens [8]
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References
- Despised Icon > Biography
- Despised Icon sign Worldwide deal with Century Media Records
- Despised Icon: DVD Details Revealed
- http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110772
- Despised Icon to Release ''Day of Mourning'' in September
- Despised Icon - "The Sunset Will Never Charm Us"
- Despised Icon - "In the Arms of Perdition"
- Despised Icon - "Furtive Monologue"