Metal Injection — Woah! Coming completely out of the blue, deathcore legends Despised Icon said they are calling it quits. It's no secret we were big fans of the band, as people and musicians. We have covered the band numerous times over the years. These guys alw... more info

Metalsucks — In a move that will make the people that despise them despise them somewhat less, Despised Icon are breaking-up. They made the announcement today via MySpace, and while Blabbermouth reports that the statement has since been removed, no DI fans should... more info

Chorus.fm — *Despised Icon* (http://www.myspace.com/despisedicon) are breaking up (http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=4993180&blogId=532371194). more info

Metal Injection — Another Monday, another Guessing Game! Before getting to this week's game, let's all congratulate lucky junkie PutThemToDeath for winning last week's game. He will be getting a new copy of DESPISED ICON's album, Day Of Mourning. I... more info

Metal Injection — Congrats to MI junkie Hellblazer310 for winning last week's Guessing Game and getting a sweet The Acacia Strain swag bag. A good amount of you got it right, but if you're curious as to who it was last week, click on the thumbnail for the fu... more info

Metalsucks — The MetalSucks Mansion Monkeys work furiously to meet Lord Rosenberg’s demand that all snow in front of the Axl Annex be cleared immediately. It’s fucking snowing out. Didja hear? Here’s some cold, angry Despised Icon to kick-off what promises ... more info

Kerrang! — Aussie mob Parkway Drive will return to the UK in April for a short trek. Support will come from Despised Icon, Winds Of Plague, The Warriors and 50 Lions. April 25 London, The Forum 26 Manchester, Academy 27 Bristol, Academy Tickets are on sale n... more info

Altsounds — Parkway Drive have announced the details of their European tour in Spring 2010. The band will return to Europe in April 2010, for a 3-week tour with Despised Icon, Winds Of Plague, The Warriors and 50 Lions. “We are so siked to be back in ... more info

I Like Music — Return to Europe in April 2010, for a 3-week tour with Despised Icon, Winds Of Plague, The Warriors and 50 Lions more info

Thrash Hits — Following our Earache Records-themed Slaylist last Sunday, we got thinking who we should feature this week. Our review schedule answered it for us - with the new album from Despised Icon out this week, and big releases from heavy-hitters Paradise Los... more info