05/21/2016 11:48

Despised Icon

Despised Icon release 'Beast' music video

Montreal, Canada based deathcore pioneers, Despised Icon, will release their Nuclear Blast debut, 'Beast', on July 22.

They've just released a first cut off the forthcoming album. The title track and its video clip can be seen here:

The video for 'Beast' was shot and directed by Jessy Fuchs (Obey The Brave, Simple Plan) for Slam Disques.

"The time has come," comments the band. "Here it is, our first single in 7 years. We're overwhelmed by the amount of support we've been getting these past few months. Expect to hear more new music in the coming weeks. Much love to the fans. Keep it brutal."

'Beast' track list:
1. The Aftermath
2. Inner Demons
3. Drapeau Noir
4. Bad Vibes
5. Dedicated to Extinction
6. Grind Forever
7. Time Bomb
8. One Last Martini
9. Doomed
10. Beast

The band commented on the new album: "It's been 7 years since our last record and our batteries are fully recharged," comments the band. "The O.G. line-up is back and the new shit hits hard. You'll hear sounds of our older slammin' death metal days blended with the speed and technicality of our latest records. Cheers to everyone that has stood by us after all these years. Can't wait to unleash the 'Beast'."

(source: Nuclear Blast Records)