1: Shadow Work (2:57) 2: Over My Dead Body (3:27) 3: Death Of An Artist (3:41) 4: Corpse Pose (3:23) 5: The Apparition (4:10) 6: Reaper (3:24) 7: In Memoriam (3:19) 8: Omen Of Misfortune (3:02) 9: Obsessive Compulsive Disaster (3:29) 10: Contrecoeur (1:32) 11: Fallen Ones (3:57)
Description:
"Shadow Work" is a powerful CD release by the Canadian extreme metal band Despised Icon, presented here by the label NCBL. Rooted firmly in the deathcore genre, this album delivers a tightly produced blend of brutal death metal riffing, technical precision and hardcore-influenced breakdowns, framed by Despised Icon's signature dual-vocal attack. The songs move between relentless blast beats, groove-orientated passages and dark, modern atmospheres, making "Shadow Work" a compelling listen for fans of intense, contemporary heavy music.
Lyrically and atmospherically, "Shadow Work" explores darker emotional territories, introspective struggles and the raw edges of the human psyche. The production places emphasis on clarity without sacrificing heaviness: guitars are sharp and punchy, drums are detailed and aggressive, and the vocals cut through the mix with impressive ferocity. This CD edition is ideal for collectors and listeners who value full-album immersion, coherent track sequencing and the tactile experience of a physical release.
Despised Icon are widely regarded as one of the pioneering bands of deathcore, helping shape and popularize the genre with their early and mid-2000s output. Over the years they have built a strong international following through intense touring and critically noted albums that blended technical death metal with hardcore energy. Their comeback in the mid-2010s reaffirmed their relevance in the modern extreme metal landscape, with new material consistently praised for its maturity, precision and undiminished aggression. This background gives "Shadow Work" extra weight: it stands in the lineage of a band known for tight musicianship and genre-defining impact.
The CD format of "Shadow Work" by NCBL underscores a focus on sound quality and physical presentation. NCBL is a label that concentrates on carefully curated releases from the heavy and extreme music spectrum, aiming to give artists a solid platform and fans a reliable, well-produced product. Their editions typically emphasize robust manufacturing quality and faithful audio reproduction, making this release an appealing option for dedicated listeners who want a durable and collectible version of the album.
Metal
34.249
- Black Metal 2.220- Death Metal/Gothic 1.135- Doom Metal 449- Gothic 43- Gothic Metal 93- Grind Core 44- Hard Rock 3.607- Hardcore 1.892- Heavy Metal 22.426- New Metal 42- Power Metal 240- Rock Crossover 37- Thrash Metal 1.537Songwriter 1.894
