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Gävle, Sweden (1990 – present)
Isole is an epic doom metal band from Gävle, Sweden that is currently signed to napalm records.
Isole started up under the name Forlorn back in 1990 with two sole members Crister and Daniel. Some demo tapes were recorded under the 90’s. Then the band went into hibernation a couple of years mostly because troubles with members quitting or living elsewhere. In 2003 record label I Hate Records contacted them and wanted to sign Forlorn, and we wanted a fresh start after the hibernation and changed name to Isole. A debut album “Forevermore” was released in early 2005 and was followed up with a 7” “The Beyond” in the beginning of 2006. The second album “Throne Of Void” with a little bit darker sound than the critically acclaimed debut “Forevermore” and was released summer 2006. In 2008 they released the utterly slow and mournful “Bliss of Solitude”. “Silent Ruins”, out February 2009, is their second album released by napalm records. “Silent Ruins”, continues to forge forth in the tradition of the previous albums. The swedes once again indulge in their heart-sickened and somber brand of doom metal that only finds solace in a perfectly placed portion of deadly black epic. Profound compositions, hypnotic arrangements, and heavy flowing riffs, that not unlike molten lava slowly yet inexorably pull the listener down into its depths, are the core elements comprising this album.
Isole started up under the name Forlorn back in 1990 with two sole members Crister and Daniel. Some demo tapes were recorded under the 90’s. Then the band went into hibernation a couple of years mostly because troubles with members quitting or living elsewhere. In 2003 record label I Hate Records contacted them and wanted to sign Forlorn, and we wanted a fresh start after the hibernation and changed name to Isole. A debut album “Forevermore” was released in early 2005 and was followed up with a 7” “The Beyond” in the beginning of 2006. The second album “Throne Of Void” with a little bit darker sound than the critically acclaimed debut “Forevermore” and was released summer 2006. In 2008 they released the utterly slow and mournful “Bliss of Solitude”. “Silent Ruins”, out February 2009, is their second album released by napalm records. “Silent Ruins”, continues to forge forth in the tradition of the previous albums. The swedes once again indulge in their heart-sickened and somber brand of doom metal that only finds solace in a perfectly placed portion of deadly black epic. Profound compositions, hypnotic arrangements, and heavy flowing riffs, that not unlike molten lava slowly yet inexorably pull the listener down into its depths, are the core elements comprising this album.
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Bliss of Solitude
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MelancholyRage wrote:
I like Silent Ruins a lot better than Born From Shadows
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millarddj wrote:
Black Wind Metal reviews "Born From Shadows": http://blackwindmetal.com/?p=2017
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uobustez wrote:
I wouldn't say that all Epic Doom Metal Bands should only copy the sound of Isole now, but the "Marcolin-era" Candlemass is more like Epic Pop Metal or something to me, with all their fantasy-tale-inspired lyrics and catchiness. Which can be listenable too, if you are in the mood for this. But Isole, at least and foremost on this new album, are nothing like that.
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funeraldoomer wrote:
Best epic doom album this year.
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LostArk wrote:
Epic doom metal should sound like Isole.
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shitscud wrote:
I guess I should just listen to this band, but I'll beg the question: what "should" epic doom metal sound like? If it's more 'Marcolin-era' Candlemass posturing I definitely won't be that interested.
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uobustez wrote:
The new album is surely far better than the last two. And that is not to say these were bad. Isole (and the related Ereb Altor) really hit the spot of what epic doom metal should sound like.
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Sethianus wrote:
New album reminds a lot of candlemass
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LostArk wrote:
New album does not disappoint! <3
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Sinfull_Sheff wrote:
great new album)
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BlackMorticia wrote:
their past albums are far better than the new one, but still ISOLE is a very good band, EREB ALTOR are great as well :P
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phr33k wrote:
good shit
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simon91hollnich wrote:
New Record is epic! :)
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Moonchild`` wrote:
This may be the best Doom Metal album of 2011 imo!
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Rolandas_Pagan wrote:
"Born From Shadows" is actually pretty good.
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Sathanistic wrote:
New album is GREAT!!
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Amixor33 wrote:
New Album is great! - The Growls fit very well but are not overdone, much better as their last output!
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februari93 wrote:
New song online (The Lake) from the upcoming album "Born from Shadows" http://www.facebook.com/#!/Isoleofficial?sk=app_131686150237656
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dragonuts wrote:
So, Ereb Altor is their side project, I have to check them then. Green Demon is a wonderful song, saw them in Paris 2 years ago and the gig was short... but perfect. The singer is a very kind person too
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februari93 wrote:
Free poster for the first 250 pre-orders of the new Isole album "Born from Shadows" from napalmrecords.com The album will also be available as double gatefold LP with 4 bonus tracks. And check out the "Born from Shadows" t-shirt.
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Born from Shadows
20 Sep 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/isole
The new ISOLE album "Born From Shadows" is soon here! Send
your pre-order to Napalm Records and order CD, Double Gatefold LP
and T-shirt. Free poster for the first 250 orders from Napalm
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Born from Shadows
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Demiurgus1988, NagrachTM, BastardCrow and 3 other people added Isole to their libraries. yesterday afternoon
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Lord_Icegrim tagged Isole with ‘doom metal’. 9 days ago
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Moonchild`` added Isole to the lineup of Dark Bombastic Evening 4 at Ryma. last month
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Varga_Varga and Kinyo666 tagged Isole with doom metal. last month
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