Isole (band)
Isole | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Gävle, Sweden |
Genres | Epic doom metal |
Years active | 1990–present |
Labels | Napalm Records |
Associated acts | Loch Vostok Sorcery The Storyteller |
Members | |
Past members | Jan Larsson |
Isole is a Swedish epic doom metal band that is currently signed to German record label Cyclone Empire.
History[]
Formed in 1990 under the name Forlorn, the band released several demos before changing their name to "Isole" in 2003 in order to avoid confusion with other bands named Forlorn.[1]
In 2005, Isole released their debut album, through . In 2006, they also released and ' through I Hate Records.
In 2008, Isole's third studio album, , was released through a different label, Napalm Records.
Their 2009 album was also released through Napalm Records.[1] Silent Ruins is a concept album about a man who wakes up without any memory of his life in a post-apocalyptic world; he slowly gains memories about himself but fears that this will lead to a devastating conclusion for him. Crister Olsson stated in an interview that the story of Silent Ruins will be continued on a future album, possibly two future albums, one of which might not be Isole's next studio album.[2] In October 2011, the band's latest album, Born from Shadows, was released.
The Calm Hunter (2013 – present)[]
In late 2013, Isole started the production of their future album. On 28 May 2014, the band split with their record label, Napalm Records.[3] They later signed with Cyclone Empire on 29 July 2014.[4] Their next album, "The Calm Hunter" through this label is scheduled for release on the 28th of November 2014.[5]
On 15 October 2014 the band released the track listings for . On 28 October 2014, a statement was released on the band's website that Jonas Lindström would be departing the band: "It is with sadness that we announce that Jonas will leave Isole. He will surely be missed! We wish him the best of luck with everything and we had a great time together in Isole. Hopefully we will be able announce a replacement behind the drumkit soon!". The last show that Jonas performed with Isole took place on 28 November 2014.[6]
Line-up[]
Current members[7][]
- Daniel Bryntse - guitars, vocals (2004–present), Drums (2005)
- Jimmy Mattsson - bass, harsh vocals (2012–present)
- Crister Olsson - guitars, vocals (2004–present)
- Victor Parri - drums (2014-present)
Former members[8][]
- Jonas Lindström - drums (2004 - 2014)
- Kim Molin - drums
- Magnus Helin - guitar
- Jan Larsson - bass
- Magnus Björk - guitar, vocals
- Per Sandgren - guitar
- Henrik Lindenmo - bass, harsh vocals
Discography[]
As Isole[7][]
- Promo 2004 (demo, 2004)
- (full-length, 2005)
- (EP, 2006)
- (full-length, 2006)
- (full-length, 2008)
- (full-length, 2009)
- (full-length, 2011)
- (full-length, 2014)
- Dystopia (full-length, 2019)
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "agenda-to.com | Isole SE Doom metal". Agenda-to.com. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "Isole - Worthy Followers of Candlemass: Interview with Crister Olsson". Carteadenisip.ro. 2009. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2009.
- ^ "- Isole splits up with Napalm Records". Forevermore.se. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "- Isole signs with Cyclone Empire". Forevermore.se. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "- Isole announces their upcoming album". Forevermore.se. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "- The Calm Hunter and Jonas' departure from Isole". Forevermore.se. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Isloe". Metalkingdom.net. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "Isole - Metal Storm". Metalstorm.net. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
External links[]
- Musical groups established in 1990
- Swedish doom metal musical groups
- Musical quartets
- Napalm Records artists