ISOLE “Bliss of Solitude” (Napalm Records, 2007)

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Line-Up:
Daniel - Vocals and Guitars
Crister - Guitars and Vocals
Henrik - Bass
Jonas - Drums
Style: Epic Doom Metal
Country: Sweden
Release Date:
25 Jan 08 (EU),
29 Jan 08 (US)

ISOLE formed under the name Forlorn (not to be mistaken with the Norwegian Forlorn) back in 1990 with two sole members, Crister and Daniel. Several demo tapes were recorded in the 1990's, including Waves of Sorrow in 1994 - a recording still revered by Epic Doom Metal fans. After a few years of turmoil, in which the band suffered from myriad line-up changes, I Hate Records approached them in 2003. With a newly signed contract and much motivation, the band saw it fit to adopt a new moniker, thus becoming ISOLE. During this time, ISOLE secured a permanent line-up with which to record their first full-length for the Swedish label. ISOLE’s debut album Forevermore was released in early 2005 and followed up with a 7", The Beyond, in early 2006.
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The next album, Throne of Void, released in the  summer of 2006, delivered an even darker sound, than its critically acclaimed predecessor Forevermore. ISOLE embarked on a festival tour, including appearances at Germany’s Doom Shall Rise III and The Netherland’s Doom Day, as well as touring in their native Sweden and The Netherlands with bands like Reverend Bizarre, Thee Plague of Gentlemen, and Grand Magus. Bliss of Solitude was recorded, mixed, and produced at Studio
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 Apocalypse by ISOLE themselves, and mastered by Thomas Nilsson at Inferno Recordings. The cover artwork was designed by Peter Sallai. Bliss Of Solitude boast of a darker approach than that of the band’s other releases, and the material is heavier, much more varied, and dynamic than in the past. Morose epic melodies written in the minor keys and highlighted by desolate harmonies that are refined with choral chants draw the listener into the Swedes' dark musical world, until heavy riffs and pounding drums smash away any trace of suicidal thoughts, inevitably causing the spinal cord to twitch. Turn off the lights, put on the headphones, and surrender yourself to a symphony of despair and isolation.

 


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