METAL TO INFINITY

An attractive form of Epic Doom Metal is what you can get from a band called Isole. In fact, the history of these Swedish guys started back in 1990 under the name Forlorn. Over a timeline of 15 years of existence, Doom Metal merchants Forlorn released numerous demo's and promo's through the years. Unfortunately for the band, their debut album was several times postponed due to some intern problems i guess. Finally, Forlorn changed their name into Isole after ten years of existence.

The band consists Daniel Bryntse as vocalist / drummer, guitars will be handled by Crister Ohlsson and Hendrik Lindenmo is in charge as bassist. All guys, well known for their musical commitments in bands such as Windwalker, Withered Beauty,...). Best way to discribe Isole's style is to make a few comparions with bands like the almighty Solitude Aeturnus, Forsaken, World Below, Candlemass, Orodruin, Solstice, While Heaven Wept,...the elite of Epic Doom Metal! Pretty busy making songs since 1990, the band was growing stronger and stronger through the years and can be seen as the nowadays Doom Metal revelation.

Isole's debut album "Forevermore" contains seven awesome tracks with moments of melancholy, emotions from the heart, sadness, depression, lots of melodies able to take you by the throat...fantastic Epic Doom Metal played with heartfilled intentions....absolutely beautiful! Variable, joyful and a truly satisfaction for every Metal maniac who likes a great album fulfilled with songs, heavy as hell, but with different characters aboard. Swedish label I Hate Records just delivered a magnificent piece of highly recommended Doom Metal, i'd rather like to call it a masterpiece without a doubt!

Songs that brings me out of control are: "The Watcher", "The Deceiver", "Age Of Darkness" (Solitude Aeturnus reminiscent ones, awesome!!). "Beyond The Black" is a pearl, a lower speed heavy but pure and straight from the heart track. Shivers run down my spine! Last and longest song of the entire album called "Moonstone" and gives me overwhelming feelings inside right from the start. Awesome breaks, melodic parts and pretty close to Black Metal by moments (incl. early Katatonia reminded melodic / emotional guitar lines) due to the extreme, growling vocal lines. Quite unexpected but that's the way it is!

Real gunner for all Doom Metal worshippers with an eye for perfection...check it out, give it a shot and you'll not regret!  Band's Label  /  Band's Website.   MY POINTS: 92 / 100

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