# Despised Icon Release NEW Music Video

**New Music** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 20 October 2025  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/despised-icon-release-new-music-video/

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**DESPISED ICON Release Music Video For New Single ‘The Apparition’**

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In two weeks, Canadian deathcore pioneers **DESPISED ICON** unleash their seventh full-length album, ***Shadow Work ***which will be released on October 31, 2025 via **Nuclear Blast Records**. The album stands as the band’s most fine-tuned and dynamic effort to date, balancing relentless speed, crushing grooves, and morbid melodies, while remaining true to their signature blend of extreme death metal and hardcore grit.  
  
From crushing riffs and blistering blast beats to a seismic breakdown, ‘**The Apparition’** unleashes **DESPISED ICON**‘s dynamic chaos. A visceral anthem of loyalty tested and spirits fractured beyond repair, its lyrics are a haunting exploration of betrayal, brotherhood, and inner ruin. Watch the music video directed by **Simon Marchand **of **Disjonctés Production**,** **here: **[https://youtu.be/-ivNyOIE3n0](https://nuclearblast.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f52be22febdeb73950b267672&id=ed4fc2b0d4&e=8eb7da516a)**  
  
**DESPISED ICON**‘s **Eric Jarrin** comments, *“We are really stoked to present this third single to all of you. ‘The Apparition’ holds a special place in my heart as it is the last song I wrote for this record. With the help of Alex for the arrangements, I allowed myself to push the melodic enveloppe a bit further and came up with one of the most crushing breakdowns on the album.*  
  
*This song also marks our first collaboration with Simon and ****Disjonctés Productions****. Not only did he understand the very personal lyrics of ‘The Apparition,’ Simon found a very artistic way to translate it into images while encompassing the energy of the band performing. Thanks for watching.”*

Pre-order/pre-save ***Shadow Work***:   
**[https://despisedicon.bfan.link/shadow-work](https://nuclearblast.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f52be22febdeb73950b267672&id=faf44dc9f6&e=8eb7da516a)**

Stream ‘**The Apparition**‘:   
**[https://despisedicon.bfan.link/the-apparition](https://nuclearblast.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f52be22febdeb73950b267672&id=9570877e69&e=8eb7da516a)**

***Shadow Work*** is now available for pre-order in the following formats:

- *CD Jewelcase*
- Gold & Black Corona Vinyl

***Shadow Work ***was produced by the band’s own **Alex Erian** and **Eric Jarrin**, while **Christian Donaldson** (CRYPTOPSY, SHADOW OF INTENT, SIGNS OF THE SWARM) handled mixing and mastering. The album marks a significant chapter for a band whose core lineup has remained largely unchanged since its inception. It’s a deeply introspective record that reflects both personal growth and the turbulence of the world around us. The artwork for the album was created by **Eliran Kantor** (HATEBREED, THY ART IS MURDER, CAVALERA).

**Shadow Work** Tracklisting:

1. Shadow Work  
2. **[Over My Dead Body](https://nuclearblast.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f52be22febdeb73950b267672&id=d53b8a9e0f&e=8eb7da516a)**  
3. **[Death Of An Artist](https://nuclearblast.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f52be22febdeb73950b267672&id=fb3b60a2e6&e=8eb7da516a)**  
4. Corpse Pose  
5.**[ ](https://nuclearblast.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f52be22febdeb73950b267672&id=8d78840686&e=8eb7da516a)****[The Apparition](https://nuclearblast.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f52be22febdeb73950b267672&id=ebbd32c006&e=8eb7da516a)**  
6. Reaper  
7. In Memoriam  
8. Omen Of Misfortune  
9. Obsessive Compulsive Disaster  
10. ContreCoeur  
11. Fallen Ones

**DESPISED ICON’**s line-up is:

**Alex Erian** | Vocals  
**Steve Marois **| Vocals  
**Eric Jarrin** | Guitars  
**Ben Landreville **| Guitars  
**Sébastien Piché** | Bass  
**Alex “Grind” Pelletier** | Drums

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