Despised Icon announce new album 'Shadow Work' + share vicious lead single

Absolute insanity fronted by one of Eliran Kantor's most wicked covers yet.

Despised Icon, 2025

On October 31st, deathcore standouts Despised Icon will release their new album, Shadow Work, via Nuclear Blast Records, continuing a celebrated discography with an absolute blast of a listen just prior to their North American Tour with Sanguisugabogg (dates below). Like the Eliran Kantor cover it sports, it's a sight (and listen) that draws and demands attention for its grandeur.

The band's own Alex Erian comments:

"Even though our first jam dates back to the fall of 2000, it wasn’t until 2002 that we started playing shows and putting out music. From day one, Despised Icon has always stuck to a 'if it’s not ready, it’s not ready' mindset with everything we create. Fast forward almost six years since our last album Purgatory, and not much has changed. We’ve taken our time once again, and now we’re finally ready to turn the page and release what we feel is our most fine-tuned and dynamic record to date—staying grounded in the sound and spirit we helped define. We can’t wait to share new music with you all very soon."

Stream Over My Dead Body below and pre-order the record via Nuclear Blast.

Cover Artwork by Eliran Kantor

Despised Icon Tour Dates:

11.04 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall

11.05 Chicago, IL @ Metro

11.06 Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe (Old National Centre)

11.07 Lawrence, KS @ The Granada

11.08 Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall

11.09 Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey

11.11 Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater

11.12 Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory

11.13 Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre

11.14 Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent

11.15 Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club

11.17 Dallas, TX @ Echo Lounge & Music Hall

11.18 Austin, TX @ Mohawk

11.19 Houston, TX @ White Oak (Downstairs)

11.21 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

11.22 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

11.23 Charlotte, NC @ The Underground

11.25 Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre

11.26 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage

11.28 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

11.29 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer

11.30 Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs

12.06 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda *sold out* ^

12.07 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda *Second show added* ^

^ - DESPISED ICON only