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Posted by Sekhmet, 15.03.2007 - 16:03

When I fell upon Isis' latest album In the absence of truth in a musical store, I remembered the album also happened to win MS Post-Metal award... And since I've began browsing this genre after discovering Cult of Luna last year, I said: "What the heck, let's give Isis a try!" Well, I'm not used to congratulating myself, but this was a pretty good idea

The album is a bit heavier than what I expected, but still I found it really beautiful and original, and it makes me want to hear more of them!!

Since I couldn't find any Isis thread, I've just created this one to let everyone discuss the band, and I expect recommendations on their previous material

I was thinking of giving Oceanic a try anyway.

So, what do you think?

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stephenssaiyan Account deleted	Permalink 30.05.2011 - 05:47 stephenssaiyan Account deleted Isis is really cool Loading...
EmperorGonzo Account deleted	Permalink 09.07.2011 - 18:17 EmperorGonzo Account deleted Isis is amazing. Some people love them, some people don't. I have listened to them for at least 10 years now. In the Absence of Truth is a brilliant album. The Pig Destroyer/Isis split ep was amazing. Loading...
The Turbanator Posts: 1900	Permalink 25.04.2012 - 19:04 The Turbanator Posts: 1900 Isis and Deftones form new band "Palms"! http://ymlp.com/zDZaEm ---- In the name of forests; In the name of stars; In the name of all the seas; In the name of storms... Proud sons of ancient nation; Proud sons of sacred song in the wind; Proud sons behind a mirror of ice who told... Fathers of the icy age!! Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306	Permalink 25.04.2012 - 19:06 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306 Written by The Turbanator on 25.04.2012 at 19:04 Isis and Deftones form new band "Palms"! http://ymlp.com/zDZaEm Pretty bizarre collaboration... I'm not interested in either band but may check this out just to hear what it sounds like. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
The Turbanator Posts: 1900	Permalink 25.04.2012 - 19:09 The Turbanator Posts: 1900 Written by Troy Killjoy on 25.04.2012 at 19:06 Written by The Turbanator on 25.04.2012 at 19:04 Isis and Deftones form new band "Palms"! http://ymlp.com/zDZaEm Pretty bizarre collaboration... I'm not interested in either band but may check this out just to hear what it sounds like. I beg your pardon? You're not interested in Isis? ---- In the name of forests; In the name of stars; In the name of all the seas; In the name of storms... Proud sons of ancient nation; Proud sons of sacred song in the wind; Proud sons behind a mirror of ice who told... Fathers of the icy age!! Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306	Permalink 25.04.2012 - 19:12 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306 Written by The Turbanator on 25.04.2012 at 19:09 You're not interested in Isis? Ya I've caught flak for that a few times 'round these parts. I suppose it's just how I was introduced to the genre, with Cult of Luna and Rosetta. Nothing after that has really enticed me. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274	Permalink 25.04.2012 - 19:15 X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274 Written by Troy Killjoy on 25.04.2012 at 19:12 Written by The Turbanator on 25.04.2012 at 19:09 You're not interested in Isis? Ya I've caught flak for that a few times 'round these parts. I suppose it's just how I was introduced to the genre, with Cult of Luna and Rosetta. Nothing after that has really enticed me. Same happened to me but with Neurosis instead. ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49 Rod, let me love you. Loading...
The Turbanator Posts: 1900	Permalink 25.04.2012 - 19:25 The Turbanator Posts: 1900 Written by Troy Killjoy on 25.04.2012 at 19:12 Written by The Turbanator on 25.04.2012 at 19:09 You're not interested in Isis? Ya I've caught flak for that a few times 'round these parts. I suppose it's just how I was introduced to the genre, with Cult of Luna and Rosetta. Nothing after that has really enticed me. You disappoint me! Nah joking. I know a few people who don't like Isis. I personally think they're the best in this post-metal genre. I haven't heard much Cult Of Luna and Rosetta, so can't comment on them. Which are their best songs to start with? ---- In the name of forests; In the name of stars; In the name of all the seas; In the name of storms... Proud sons of ancient nation; Proud sons of sacred song in the wind; Proud sons behind a mirror of ice who told... Fathers of the icy age!! Loading...
The Turbanator Posts: 1900	Permalink 25.04.2012 - 19:27 The Turbanator Posts: 1900 Written by X-Ray Rod on 25.04.2012 at 19:15 Same happened to me but with Neurosis instead. I don't like Neurosis either. When I started listening to Isis I decided that no other bands can top this. And that's that. Nothing I've heard in post metal has given me the boner Isis has given multiple times. ---- In the name of forests; In the name of stars; In the name of all the seas; In the name of storms... Proud sons of ancient nation; Proud sons of sacred song in the wind; Proud sons behind a mirror of ice who told... Fathers of the icy age!! Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306	Permalink 25.04.2012 - 19:28 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306 Written by The Turbanator on 25.04.2012 at 19:25 Which are their best songs to start with? My favorite Cult of Luna song by far is "Finland". And Rosetta's entire Wake/Lift album, although if I had to choose I'd probably go with "Monument". ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
The Turbanator Posts: 1900	Permalink 25.04.2012 - 19:38 The Turbanator Posts: 1900 ^ Very nice! Liking them both! Cheers Troy. ---- In the name of forests; In the name of stars; In the name of all the seas; In the name of storms... Proud sons of ancient nation; Proud sons of sacred song in the wind; Proud sons behind a mirror of ice who told... Fathers of the icy age!! Loading...
X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274	Permalink 25.04.2012 - 19:39 X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274 Written by The Turbanator on 25.04.2012 at 19:27 Written by X-Ray Rod on 25.04.2012 at 19:15 Same happened to me but with Neurosis instead. I don't like Neurosis either. When I started listening to Isis I decided that no other bands can top this. And that's that. Nothing I've heard in post metal has given me the boner Isis has given multiple times. Hhahhahaha I can recognise those feelings. To me, Neurosis pisses all over this genre. ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49 Rod, let me love you. Loading...
Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311	Permalink 26.04.2012 - 06:11 Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311 You guys heard? The ex-members Jeff, Aaron and Cliff recorded an album under the name "Palms" with Chino Moreno from Deftones handling vocals; it will be released this year. There is a 95% chance that this won't dissapoint. Loading...
X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274	Permalink 26.04.2012 - 11:46 X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274 It was posted on this very page, dude ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49 Rod, let me love you. Loading...
Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311	Permalink 26.04.2012 - 15:29 Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311 Oh, I missed that since the discussion went out of that topic My bad. I wonder if it's going to sound just like Isis with Chino on vocals or if he will actually bring something new to their sound. Either way it will probably be good. Loading...
tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Contributor Posts: 5245	Permalink 26.04.2012 - 23:00 tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Contributor Posts: 5245 Written by Troy Killjoy on 25.04.2012 at 19:12 Ya I've caught flak for that a few times 'round these parts. Yea, from me...well if not me, it should be. Dammit, listen to Panopticon ffs... ---- rekt Loading...
tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Contributor Posts: 5245	Permalink 26.04.2012 - 23:02 tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Contributor Posts: 5245 Written by X-Ray Rod on 25.04.2012 at 19:39 Hhahhahaha I can recognise those feelings. To me, Neurosis pisses all over this genre. Does that mean you like Neurosis or not? ---- rekt Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306	Permalink 26.04.2012 - 23:12 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306 Written by tea[m]ster on 26.04.2012 at 23:00 Dammit, listen to Panopticon ffs... I do, and I think it's a great one-man band. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Contributor Posts: 5245	Permalink 26.04.2012 - 23:31 tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Contributor Posts: 5245 Written by Troy Killjoy on 26.04.2012 at 23:12 Written by tea[m]ster on 26.04.2012 at 23:00 Dammit, listen to Panopticon ffs... I do, and I think it's a great one-man band. lmfao, you son of a biatch! I know you will check out this new Isis-Deftones colab, just because. ---- rekt Loading...
X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274	Permalink 27.04.2012 - 21:08 X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18274 Written by Troy Killjoy on 26.04.2012 at 23:12 Written by tea[m]ster on 26.04.2012 at 23:00 Dammit, listen to Panopticon ffs... I do, and I think it's a great one-man band. Hhhahahahhaha pwned. high five ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49 Rod, let me love you. Loading...
The Turbanator Posts: 1900	Permalink 18.06.2013 - 19:27 The Turbanator Posts: 1900 They collaborated with Deftones and created PALMS. Whole album stream HERE ---- In the name of forests; In the name of stars; In the name of all the seas; In the name of storms... Proud sons of ancient nation; Proud sons of sacred song in the wind; Proud sons behind a mirror of ice who told... Fathers of the icy age!! Loading...
tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Contributor Posts: 5245	Permalink 22.06.2013 - 00:12 tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Contributor Posts: 5245 Written by Unhealer on 26.04.2012 at 06:11 There is a 95% chance that this won't dissapoint. Bingo. Nailed it. Terrific album. ---- rekt Loading...
JD Account deleted	Permalink 21.07.2014 - 11:47 JD Account deleted It's funny now when I hear the name Isis I can only imagine that it stands for "Islamic state in Irag and Syria". Loading...
Ilham Giant robot Posts: 5161	Permalink 21.07.2014 - 15:01 Ilham Giant robot Posts: 5161 Written by Guest on 21.07.2014 at 11:47 It's funny now when I hear the name Isis I can only imagine that it stands for "Islamic state in Irag and Syria". I can only hear an Archer reference. Loading...
JD Account deleted	Permalink 22.07.2014 - 14:30 JD Account deleted Written by Ilham on 21.07.2014 at 15:01 Written by Guest on 21.07.2014 at 11:47 It's funny now when I hear the name Isis I can only imagine that it stands for "Islamic state in Irag and Syria". I can only hear an Archer reference. I don't get it. Loading...
_deepblack Posts: 211	Permalink 28.11.2014 - 22:25 _deepblack Posts: 211 Written by Troy Killjoy on 25.04.2012 at 19:28 Written by The Turbanator on 25.04.2012 at 19:25 Which are their best songs to start with? My favorite Cult of Luna song by far is "Finland". Cult of Luna last album disappointed me i prefer their earlier works and the track Finland is one of the Post Metal songs Loading...
_deepblack Posts: 211	Permalink 28.11.2014 - 22:33 _deepblack Posts: 211 Isis is my all time favorite band till today and Panopticon is their best i like Rosseta and Cult Of Luna and Pelican or Russian circles but i think Isis stands out of all of them their concepts their bass and drums are really great they are the liimt breakers of their genre Loading...
Candlemass Defaeco Posts: 828	Permalink 17.12.2014 - 10:47 Candlemass Defaeco Posts: 828 Written by Guest on 21.07.2014 at 11:47 It's funny now when I hear the name Isis I can only imagine that it stands for "Islamic state in Irag and Syria". Not only you - they had to change their facebook page name. ---- ‎Twelve Virtues of Rationality Loading...
JD Account deleted	Permalink 22.12.2014 - 13:52 JD Account deleted Written by Candlemass on 17.12.2014 at 10:47 Written by Guest on 21.07.2014 at 11:47 It's funny now when I hear the name Isis I can only imagine that it stands for "Islamic state in Irag and Syria". Not only you - they had to change their facebook page name. hahahaha Loading...
Netzach Planewalker Staff Posts: 1611	Permalink 21.08.2015 - 20:22 Netzach Planewalker Staff Posts: 1611 ISIS are awesome. Favorite album fluctuates constantly between Celestial and Panopticon. Fans of early ISIS really need to check out vocalist Aaron Turner's new band, Sumac. Ridiculously heavy music, complete with Turner's trademark screaming. Loading...