Day of Mourning by Despised Icon is a brutal and unrelenting album that showcases the band's signature blend of death metal and hardcore. The album is a fitting follow-up to their previous release, The Ills of Modern Man, and further solidifies their place as one of the most influential bands in the genre.
The album features 10 tracks that are all heavy, fast-paced, and filled with crushing breakdowns. The band's dual vocal approach, with both growling and screaming, adds to the intensity of the music and gives it a raw and aggressive edge.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "MVP", which features guest vocals from Alex Erian of Obey The Brave. The track is an all-out assault on the senses, with lightning-fast riffs and bone-crushing breakdowns that will leave listeners gasping for air.
Another standout track is "Day of Mourning", the title track of the album. The song is a slow, brooding track that builds to a crushing climax, with the band unleashing all their fury in a barrage of blast beats and breakdowns.
Pay your respects Lorna Shore fans.