Isis + Dälek + Transitional

A triple bill documented in this review: Transitional (drone/doom opener), Dälek (experimental hip hop/noise duo from New Jersey) and Isis (Boston post-metal band). The review covers a single 20/11/2009 Alpheus (Rome) performance.

The review identifies Dälek as a New Jersey duo and refers to Isis as Bostonites. The set featured material from Isis' Wavering Radiant and Oceanic-era repertoires and characterized Transitional as a drone doom act.

A 2009 DeBaser live report from Alpheus, Rome: Transitional opened with a drone/doom set, Dälek delivered a sonically impressive but at-times repetitive performance, and Isis closed with a powerful, faithful reproduction of their studio material. Venue sound and air quality were criticized, but the overall experience is described as devastating in a good way. The reviewer judged the night good value and highlights Isis as the high point.

For:Fans of post-metal, drone/doom metal, experimental hip hop/noise, and live music enthusiasts.