Swedish doom metal band from Gävle, formed in 1990 as Forlorn and later adopting the name Isole. Known for slow, melancholic and epic doom; frequently compared to Candlemass and classic doom acts. Vocalist Daniel Bryntse and bassist Henrik Lindenmo are regularly mentioned in reviews.

Formed in 1990 under the name Forlorn and later renamed Isole (reviews state name change around 2004). Style is classic/epic doom with influences or comparisons to Candlemass, Solitude Aeternus, My Dying Bride and occasional Opeth-like passages. Forevermore (their first Isole album) was released via I Hate Records according to the reviews. Reviews mention Daniel Bryntse (vocals), Henrik 'Henka' Lindenmo (bass, growl) and guitar work credited to Olsson and Daniel Bryntse.

DeBaser's reviews (by Hellring) portray Isole as a Swedish doom metal band focused on melancholy, solitude and epic atmospheres. Bliss Of Solitude is highlighted as their masterpiece; other albums receive mixed but generally favorable assessments. The writing emphasizes slow, heavy, evocative compositions rooted in classic/epic doom.

For:Fans of classic/epic doom metal and melancholic heavy music.

 Human life is like a pendulum that incessantly swings between pain and boredom, passing through the fleeting, and what’s more illusory, interval of pleasure and joy. (Arthur Schopenhauer)

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 Isole convey pain before anything else.

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 "Born from shadows" is the work of a mature band that has understood the right formula to express this moment in their career.

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