Montreal Assault is the first and only DVD

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 by Canadian deathcore

Deathcore

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 band Despised Icon

Despised Icon

Despised Icon was a Canadian deathcore band from Montreal, Quebec. Formed in 2002, the band is notable for the use of two vocalists; Alexandre Erian, takes use of a mid-range screaming technique, and Steve Marois for the low growling vocals, and high pitched screamed vocals...

. Released January 27, 2009 through Century Media

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Creation and overview

Montreal Assault was recorded during the end of 2008. It features the band performing at a concert in their hometown, Montreal

Montreal

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, and was filmed by Despised Icon's former guitarist Yannick St-Amand. The DVD also features an hour-long documentary by Reconstructed Media that retraces the band's career, showing never-before-released footage.

Vocalist, Alexandre Erian stated "The live mix sounds so massive. It was done by none other than our former guitarist Yannick St-Amand. You can even listen to it in 5.1 Surround. Our buddy Felix also created some of his sickest artwork yet. The shooting and editing of the show went awesome. David Brodsky and his team captured tons of adrenaline-packed moments."

DVD track listing

1. "The Sunset Will Never Charm Us"
2. "Furtive Monologue"
3. "Sheltered Reminiscence"
4. "Retina / Harvesting The Deceased"
5. "Compelled To Copulate"
6. "The Ills of Modern Man"
7. "Immaculate"
8. "A Fractured Hand"
9. "Warm Blooded"
10. "Bulletproof Scales"
11. "In The Arms of Perdition"
12. "Fainted Blue Ornaments"

Personnel

Despised Icon

• Alexandre Erian – lead vocals
• Steve Marois – lead vocals
• Sebastien Piché – bass
• Eric Jarrin – guitars
• Al Glassman – guitars
• Alexandre Pelletier – drums

Production

• Camera operating and Editing by David Brodsky
• Sound production by Yannick St-Amand
• Cover artwork by Felix Rancourt