Founded: 1 / 2002
Location: Canada
Despised Icon is a Canadian deathcore band from Montreal, Quebec. Formed in 2002, the band is noted for the talent of its drummer, Alex Pelletier, who makes frequent use of the blasting technique, as well as for its dual lead vocalists; Alex Erian and Steve Marois.
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"[S]eethes with intent and purpose."
"'Beast' is a snarling, teeth-gnashing creature."
An awesome throwback to the roots of a great sub genre.
Killyourstereo.com had a lengthy, but very open and candid chat with Despised Icon's Alex Erian about 'Beast' and this second chapter in their career.
Despised Icon have become one of the biggest names in heavy music in their eight years in existence, a reflection of their tireless work ethic and instrumental role in the development of the deathcore genre. Having destroyed stereos and stages the world over, sadly their time as a brutal six-piece has come to an end. On the eve of their first and final Australian tour, we caught up with DI’s guitarist Eric Jarrin to talk all things music from Kataklysm to French pop.
Blame Canada.