Today I am rejoined by Emmet Penny, who you may remember came on the podcast to talk about Korn with me in a previous episode. This time, we discussed Isis, a highly influential band credited with popularizing the sound of “post-metal” in the 00s. As of this year Isis have been inactive for a decade, and the sound they helped pioneer has largely receded from popularity in heavy music. And yet their work continues to hold a powerful resonance years later. Emmet and I discussed the band’s history, the political and philosophical themes they weaved through their lyrics, and how they fit into the broader culture of post-rock and post-metal in the 00s. Thank you for listening.
Here is a playlist Emmet and I put together for those new to the band: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1AY7QWllbeNMHQz6hOW1ls?si=NnAUqJm4QIqxJ4-oxAye-A
You can find Emmet’s writing on Medium @dumbartistotle. You can follow me on twitter @lamniformes_ or on instagram @iankcory. More episodes soon, until next time.
