Despised Icon
Rock / indie / alternatif
- Origin
- Montréal
- Formed
- 2002
- Genres
- deathcore
- Labels
- Relapse Records, Century Media Records, Nuclear Blast
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Biography
Despised Icon is a Canadian deathcore band from Montreal, Quebec. Formed in 2002, the band is noted for the talent of its dual lead vocalists, Alex Erian and Steve Marois, as well as its drummer, Alex Pelletier, who is known for his blasting technique. They are credited as pioneers of deathcore, alongside Antagony and The Red Chord. The band disbanded in April 2010 but officially re-formed in April 2016 after playing reunion shows in 2014 and 2015. Collectively, they have released seven full-length albums.
Highlights
- Formed in 2002 in Montreal.
- Credited as pioneers of deathcore.
- Disbanded in 2010, reformed in 2016 with the album 'Beast'.
- Upcoming album 'Shadow Work' scheduled for release in 2025.
Discography
- Consumed by Your Poison2002
- Syndicated Murderers · EP2004
- Bodies in the Gears of the Apparatus / Despised Icon · EP2005
- The Healing Process2005
- The Ills of Modern Man2007
- Day of Mourning2009
- Beast2016
- Purgatory2019
- Shadow Work2025
FAQ
When was the band formed?
Despised Icon was formed in 2002.
Where is the artist from?
Despised Icon is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
What genre of music do they play?
Despised Icon plays deathcore.
What are their biggest hits?
Some of their biggest releases include 'Consumed by Your Poison' (2002), 'The Healing Process' (2005), and 'Beast' (2016).
How long has the band been active?
Despised Icon has been active since 2002.
Have they won any awards?
Despised Icon has not won any awards.
