Isole (band)

Swedish epic doom metal band

Isole

Background information
Origin| Gävle, Sweden
Genres| Epic doom metal
Years active| 1990-present
Labels| I Hate Records
Napalm Records
Cyclone Empire
Members| Daniel Bryntse
Jimmy Mattsson
Crister Olsson
Past members| Henka
Magnus Helin
Magnus Björk
Per Sandgren
Jan Larsson
Kim Molin
Jonas Lindström

Isole is a Swedish epic doom metal band that is currently signed to German record label Cyclone Empire.

## History

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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, Forevermore through I Hate Records. In 2006, they also released The Beyond and Throne of Void through I Hate Records.

In 2008, Isole's third studio album, Bliss of Solitude, was released through a different label, Napalm Records.

Their 2009 album Silent Ruins 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)

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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 The Calm Hunter. 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

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### Current members

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Source:[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

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* 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

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### As Isole

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Source:[7]

* Promo 2004 (demo, 2004)
* Forevermore (full-length, 2005)
* The Beyond (EP, 2006)
* Throne of Void (full-length, 2006)
* Bliss of Solitude (full-length, 2008)
* Silent Ruins (full-length, 2009)
* Born From Shadows (full-length, 2011)
* The Calm Hunter (full-length, 2014)
* Dystopia (full-length, 2019)
* Anesidora (full-length, 2023)

## References

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1. ^ a b "agenda-to.com | Isole SE Doom metal". Agenda-to.com. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
2. ^ "Isole - Worthy Followers of Candlemass: Interview with Crister Olsson". Carteadenisip.ro. 2009. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2009.
3. ^ "- Isole splits up with Napalm Records". Forevermore.se. Archived from the original on 1 September 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
4. ^ "- Isole signs with Cyclone Empire". Forevermore.se. Archived from the original on 1 September 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
5. ^ "- Isole announces their upcoming album". Forevermore.se. Archived from the original on 1 September 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
6. ^ "- The Calm Hunter and Jonas' departure from Isole". Forevermore.se. Archived from the original on 1 September 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
7. ^ a b "Isole". Metalkingdom.net. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
8. ^ "Isole - Metal Storm". Metalstorm.net. Retrieved 10 October 2020.

## External links

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* Official Website
* Official Myspace Profile

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