Icon (Benighted album)

Icon is the seventh full-length studio album by the French deathgrind band Benighted. It was released on October 14, 2022, through Season of Mist. The album continues Benighted's exploration of extreme metal sounds, blending elements of death metal, grindcore, and black metal.

Thematically, Icon delves into topics of psychological disturbance, societal decay, and inner conflict. Lyrics are often graphic and disturbing, reflecting the band's penchant for exploring the darker aspects of the human psyche.

Icon features collaborations with several guest musicians, including members of Nahar, Ashen, and Karras, adding further diversity to the album's sound. The album received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its intensity, technical proficiency, and songwriting.