Discuss The Writing Process For PURGATORY

Today, Alex Erian discusses how the band went about writing PURGATORY and how it differs from Beast as well as from other bands. Watch the second trailer here: https://youtu.be/EQmq0mOV3Zg

Alex comments. “All in all, with this record, I feel like we acknowledged every era of the band a lot more. So, if you’re more into The Ills of Modern Man or Day Of Mourning, we have lot of those elements on the new record. We always try to stay one step ahead of the pack so we introduced new ideas here and there.”

Watch the music video for  “Purgatory” which was directed and produced by Jessy Fuchs, of Les Films 37 Superkick, here: https://youtu.be/hsTdkJWvu3A

Last week, DESPISED ICON kicked-off their North American Tour. The 22-date trek which will include the band playing new material from the upcoming album will include stops in Vancouver, Anaheim, and Philadelphia before concluding in Toronto on October 13th at The Opera House. Joining the band as direct support is Texan metalcore act KUBLAI KHAN. The package will also include British extreme metal band INGESTED and American Deathcore band SHADOW OF INTENT. Throughout the tour there will be a slew of special guests including ANGELMAKER (09/20 to 09/23), I DECLARE WAR (09/24 and 09/25), I AM (09/27-10/02 & 10/05-10/06), DEVOURMENT (10/04 & 10/05) and SUFFOCATION (10/08-10/13).

DESPISED ICON comments “Here it is, our only tour of the year. We’ll be sharing the stage with some of our favorite bands and will be hitting a few cities that we haven’t played in 9 years!  Tickets are now on sale and MVP packages are available at http://despisedicon.soundrink.com “

Fans have the opportunity to purchase MVP packages that include the following:

• One (1) General Admission Ticket
• Meet & Greet W/ DESPISED ICON
• Photo Opp W/ DESPISED ICON
• Exclusive Tour T-Shirt
• 11×17 Tour Poster
• MVP Laminate W/ Lanyard
• Early Entry

Purchase your MVP package here: http://despisedicon.soundrink.com

Confirmed dates for DESPISED ICON‘s 2019 North American Tour with KUBLAI KHAN, INGESTED & SHADOW OF INTENT are: 
09/27 – Sacramento, CA – Holy Diver
09/28 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction
09/29 – Las Vegas, NV – BBB
09/30 – Salt Lake City, UT – In The Venue
10/01 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
10/02 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
10/03 – Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey
10/04 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
10/05 – New Orleans, LA – Southport Hall
10/06 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Hell)
10/08 – Philadelphia, PA – TLA
10/09 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
10/10 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
10/11 – Montreal, QC – Club Soda
10/12 – Quebec, QC – Imperial Bell
10/13 – Toronto, ON – The Opera house

* – w/ ANGELMAKER (09/20 to 09/23)
** – w/ I DECLARE WAR (09/24 and 09/25)
% – I AM (09/27 to 10/02 + 10/05 and 10/06)
^ – DEVOURMENT (10/04 and 10/05)
# – SUFFOCATION (10/08 to 10/13)

DESPISED ICON is
Alex Erian | Vocals
Steve Marois | Vocals
Eric Jarrin | Guitar
Ben Landreville | Guitar
Sébastien Piché| Bass
Alex “Grind” Pelletier | Drums

Without a doubt their most dynamic venture to date, DESPISED ICON have a fresh and energy filled arrangement just waiting to see the light of day in the form of PURGATORY. For many years, they have laid the foundation of Deathcore and spearheaded different sounds and movements within the genre.

PURGATORY will be available in the following formats:

• CD Jewel
• Vinyl
  • Grey W/ Black Splatter Vinyl

Pre-order PURGATORY in the format of your choice here: www.nuclearblast.com/despisedicon-purgatory

PURGATORY track list:
1.    Dernier Souffle
2.    Purgatory
3.    Light Speed
4.    Slow Burning
5.    Snake In The Grass
6.    Vies D’Anges
7.    Moving On
8.    Unbreakable
9.    Apex Predator
10.    Legacy
11.    Dead Weight