The Official ISIS Thread

Seltzer · 05-16-2010, 07:23 PM

I always thought In the Absence of Truth was a little more proggy than past efforts and that it meandered a little too much. It's by all means a good album but I was worried that it might be the beginning of the end for them as well. But that's clearly not the case as WR is a superb step in a new direction (I agree with the ethereal descriptor) and it doesn't even look shabby next to Oceanic/Panopticon.

It's unbelievable that ISIS is still managing to push the envelope this far down the track and with so many imitators. Best metal band ever, full stop.

gotjuice · 05-18-2010, 09:22 PM

Isis is officially breaking up according to the band's website...sad, sad day. Panopticon is still my favorite and an all-time post-metal masterpiece.

Link

Seltzer · 05-18-2010, 10:22 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

There goes one of my favourite bands

Though I loathe to admit it, it is a perfectly understandable move on their part - what they said about the 'pushing past a dignified death' syndrome rings true. I'm just happy I managed to see them for a second time last February.

333 · 05-18-2010, 10:29 PM

Yeah. Tragic, but at least it ended on a good note. I had no idea they had been a band for 13 years. I'm buying my ticket to see them in DC right now.

So, for the hell of it, why don't we post some favorite ISIS tracks:

sidewinder · 05-18-2010, 10:51 PM

Well that is some sad but understandable news.

Perhaps I'll make an effort to see them two weeks from today.

333 · 05-18-2010, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidewinder

Well that is some sad but understandable news.

Perhaps I'll make an effort to see them two weeks from today.

That's right! They're coming you're way. DOO IT.

Seltzer · 05-18-2010, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidewinder

Well that is some sad but understandable news.

Perhaps I'll make an effort to see them two weeks from today.

Definitely! It'll be worth it.

One of my favs from Oceanic

gotjuice · 05-18-2010, 11:55 PM

Too bad I'm home from college, there's two shows within an hour of campus

Wonder what Turner will do now. I know he's got Hydra Head to run, but I hope he's not finished making music.

~~James~~ · 05-19-2010, 12:02 PM

ISIS broke up
http://isistheband.blogspot.com/2010...ed-end_18.html
WHOA sorry guys

TheFolkslave · 05-19-2010, 01:26 PM

The nwes of them breaking up makes me sad.
Thank you for giving us great music Isis.

05-16-2010, 07:23 PM	#31 (permalink)
Seltzer Fish in the percolator! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hobbit Land NZ Posts: 2,870	I always thought In the Absence of Truth was a little more proggy than past efforts and that it meandered a little too much. It's by all means a good album but I was worried that it might be the beginning of the end for them as well. But that's clearly not the case as WR is a superb step in a new direction (I agree with the ethereal descriptor) and it doesn't even look shabby next to Oceanic/Panopticon. It's unbelievable that ISIS is still managing to push the envelope this far down the track and with so many imitators. Best metal band ever, full stop. __________________ In the Court of King Crimson \| Last.fm \| RYM

05-18-2010, 09:22 PM	#32 (permalink)
gotjuice Rose City til I die! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 366	Isis is officially breaking up according to the band's website...sad, sad day. Panopticon is still my favorite and an all-time post-metal masterpiece. Link __________________ I used to be carried in the arms of cheerleaders...

05-18-2010, 10:22 PM	#33 (permalink)
Seltzer Fish in the percolator! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hobbit Land NZ Posts: 2,870	NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! There goes one of my favourite bands Though I loathe to admit it, it is a perfectly understandable move on their part - what they said about the 'pushing past a dignified death' syndrome rings true. I'm just happy I managed to see them for a second time last February. __________________ In the Court of King Crimson \| Last.fm \| RYM

05-18-2010, 10:51 PM	#35 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Well that is some sad but understandable news. Perhaps I'll make an effort to see them two weeks from today. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

05-18-2010, 11:55 PM	#38 (permalink)
gotjuice Rose City til I die! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 366	Too bad I'm home from college, there's two shows within an hour of campus Wonder what Turner will do now. I know he's got Hydra Head to run, but I hope he's not finished making music. __________________ I used to be carried in the arms of cheerleaders...

05-18-2010, 10:29 PM	#34 (permalink)
333 Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 965	Yeah. Tragic, but at least it ended on a good note. I had no idea they had been a band for 13 years. I'm buying my ticket to see them in DC right now. So, for the hell of it, why don't we post some favorite ISIS tracks:

05-19-2010, 12:02 PM	#39 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	ISIS broke up http://isistheband.blogspot.com/2010...ed-end_18.html WHOA sorry guys

05-19-2010, 01:26 PM	#40 (permalink)
TheFolkslave Music Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Finland Posts: 458	The nwes of them breaking up makes me sad. Thank you for giving us great music Isis. __________________ My Last.Fm Well I come from the old time baby, where all the kids are crazy.