Since their beginnings in 2002, Montreal’s Despised Icon have established themselves as one of the most ferocious bands in the genre. Most recently, the band brought their intense live show to venues across the nation as part of the Summer Slaughter Tour. Now these crushing Canadians have unveiled plans for their first-ever DVD release, entitled Montreal Assault. The DVD, which will be released in North America on January 27th, features the band as they treked across Canada during their 2008 headlining tour.
In support of the
Montreal Assault DVD,
Despised Icon will be hitting the road in Jan. 2009 for their first North American headlining stint. Supporting the band during this tour will be
Beneath The Massacre,
Carnifex,
Neuraxis and
The Plasma Rifle. Be sure to catch the band on this tour and be on the lookout for a new offering from
Despised Icon in 2009.
Vocalist Alex Erian comments: "We had so much fun on the Summer Slaughter tour so we recently decided to book one last U.S. tour in February before entering the studio! This will be our first time headlining the U.S. Finally we’ll be able to play a long ass set, covering all 3 DI records. You can also expect to hear a new song or two on there. Instead of saying my usual 'we’re stoked for tour’ comment, I’d like to take a few extra seconds to thank all our American fans for supporting us throughout the years. We’ve been extensively touring your country for close to four years already and none of this would have been possible without your help and encouragement. You guys have seen us evolve as a band and as individuals. I don’t give a fuck how cheesy this sounds, thank you all. Later guys."
The DVD features a stellar, multi-camera shoot from the band’s sold-out hometown show, alongside a new hour long documentary and all of the band’s promotional video clips. This DVD undoubtedly proves that Despised Icon are one of the most lethal live acts out there today and this affordably priced offering is a must have. Head over now to MySpace.com to check out the live version of the track "The Ills of Modern Man" and to view the DVD’s striking artwork.
