Canadian deathcore pioneers, Despised Icon, have unveiled the official music video for their crushing new single “The Apparition,” the latest offering from their upcoming seventh studio album Shadow Work, set for release on October 31st, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records.
The new single captures the Canadian deathcore pioneers at their most dynamic, balancing blistering speed, massive grooves, and eerie melody. Lyrically, the track delves deep into themes of betrayal, brotherhood, and the shattering of trust, embodying the dual brutality and emotion that have long defined Despised Icon’s sound.
Produced by Alex Erian and Eric Jarrin, and mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy, Shadow of Intent, Signs of the Swarm), Shadow Work represents Despised Icon’s most introspective and musically evolved chapter yet. The album’s cover artwork was created by Eliran Kantor (Hatebreed, Thy Art Is Murder, Cavalera), further cementing its status as one of the year’s most anticipated extreme metal releases.
In less than 3 weeks, Despised Icon will join headliner’s Sanguisugabogg on their U.S. tour. The 22-date trek, which includes Defeated Sanity, and Corpse Pile as support, will kick off in Detroit on November 4th and make stops in Santa Ana, Houston and New York concluding on November 30th in Columbus, OH. Following the tour, the band will headline 2 sold-out hometown shows on December 6th and 7th at Club Soda.
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 ^
12.07 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda ^
^ – DESPISED ICON only