GARZA PODCAST Explores the Real History of Deathcore with DESPISED ICON

The newest episode of the Garza Podcast delivers one of its most definitive deep dives yet, as Garza sits down in-person with Alex Erian and Eric Jarrin of the legendary Canadian deathcore outfit DESPISED ICON. With their new album Shadow Work out now, the conversation unfolds as an unfiltered, career-spanning look at the band’s evolution and the genre they helped shape.

Across the episode, the trio retraces everything from lineup changes and the rebuilding process to the long journey that led to Shadow Work. They discuss the explosive new single “Over My Dead Body” featuring Matt of Kublai Khan TX, while reflecting on personal growth, the band’s early days, learning their instruments, and the pivotal moment they found drummer Alex “Grind” Pelletier.

Listeners are taken through a rich, historical timeline—the origins of deathcore, the early scenes, and the bands that influenced and defined an era, including Suicide Silence, Animosity, and Dillinger Escape Plan. The episode also digs into deeper topics: the healing process after setbacks, managing anxiety and relationships, maintaining a long-term career, breaking out of Canada, and navigating major turning points such as Obey The Brave, the band’s breakup, and their final tour with Mitch Lucker.

Packed with insight, memories, humour, and hard-earned perspective, this Garza Podcast episode stands as a must-watch for anyone who cares about the roots, resilience, and real history of DESPISED ICON—and the evolution of deathcore itself.