Isis was an American post-metal band formed in Boston, led by guitarist/vocalist Aaron Turner. Active from 1997 to 2010, they released landmark records such as Oceanic and Panopticon and were frequently associated with labels Hydra Head and Ipecac.

Formed in Boston; core member Aaron Turner (guitar/vocals). Major studio albums include Celestial (2000), Oceanic (2002), Panopticon (2004) and Wavering Radiant (2009). Temporal (2012) is a posthumous compilation released via Ipecac; the band released material through Hydra Head and Ipecac Records.

DeBaser reviews present Isis as a Boston-born post-metal band known for expansive, dynamic compositions and heavy/ethereal contrasts. Reviewers single out Oceanic and Panopticon as landmark records, note challenging later works (Wavering Radiant, In the Absence of Truth), and praise live intensity. Temporal is treated as a lush posthumous compilation. Overall reception on DeBaser is strongly favourable.

For:Fans of post-metal, post-rock, sludge and expansive atmospheric heavy music; listeners who appreciate long, dynamic compositions and visceral live performances.

 A sense of impending end among the ethereal flows hidden between blocks of concrete and inhuman screams, a curse, a malediction, and a feeling of salvation that forms a circle around the musical instruments.

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 For the person writing to you, the best band of the last 25 years. And here I could already end the review.

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 Panopticon is a joy for the ears, it’s one of those albums that become addictive and almost rise to the level of mystical experiences, if you can just get into the right mindset and appreciate such mastery in scoring passions and free emotions, pure, unfiltered.

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