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Isis was an American metal band founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1997, though they eventually based themselves in Los Angeles. They were one of the leaders of the "post-metal" movement, alongside Pelican, Cult of Luna and Trope Makers Neurosis. Like those bands, Isis are known for writing lengthy songs that fuse Sludge Metal with post-rock.
Starting off as a very similar band to Neurosis, since their album Oceanic Isis have become one of the most popular and influential of the post-metal bands, possibly the most popular and influential. In 2010, they announced their decision to break up following their final tour.
Current Lineup
- Aaron Turner (vocals, guitar)
- Michael Gallagher (guitar)
- Jeff Caxide (bass)
- Aaron Harris (drums)
- Bryant Clifford Meyer (electronics, keyboards, guitar, vocals)
Discography
- Celestial, 2000
- Oceanic, 2002
- Panopticon, 2004
- In the Absence of Truth, 2006
- Wavering Radiant, 2009
Tropes that apply to Isis:
- The Dulcinea Effect - The song "Dulcinea", natch.
- Epic Rocking
- Hatedom - Mainly because they're listened to a lot by hipsters.
- Love It or Hate It - They're either musical geniuses or dull Neurosis ripoffs. This goes for a lot of post-metal bands.
- One Steve Limit - Averted; as you can see above, there are two Aarons in the current lineup.
- Sludge Metal
- Soprano and Gravel - A variant; the vocals switch between a hardcore-influenced death growl and mellow clean singing.