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words by BBG & Klaus Kinski, photos by Meghan McInnis
Isis played their last show in Brooklyn last night. Holy hell, amazing. They will certainly be missed. -isjimthere
One night after bidding Manhattan adieu at Webster Hall, Isis played Music Hall of Williamsburg with the Melvins and Totimoshi as part of the final leg of their ongoing tour together (which concludes tonight in Isis's old home base of Boston). After tonight (6/21), Isis will trek to the great white north with Cave In for a pair of dates leading to their final gig in Montreal - the site of the first Isis show in 1997.
Au revoir Isis, you will be missed. Klaus was at the show. His review with more pictures and video from MHOW, and Isis's setlist, below...
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by Klaus Kinski
The Totimoshi, Melvins, Isis show at Music Hall of Williamsburg was not only one of the best shows I've seen in ages, but it was the perfect antidote to the pomp and circumstance of Wednesday's National show at Radio City. I love seeing shows at Radio City as much as the next guy, but for me a show there is like a date with m'lady at a fancy restaurant; it's nice, pretty, and quite a treat, but I can't help but feel a little out of my element there. So Saturday, it was nice to have loud, heavy music and semi-affordable beers back in my system.
I had never heard Totimoshi before, but I was really into their style. For a three piece, they pull off a seriously heavy, dirty sound reminiscent of old timey Black Sabbath jams. I wouldn't hesitate to see them again.
And the Melvins. Wow. As usual, they brought the thunder and played such an incredibly tight and deafening set. At one point the bass player was letting his axe unleash some feedback that, for me, almost devolved into a brown note. Even with ear plugs my brain was almost liquefied by the vibrations.
By the time Totimoshi and The Melvins finished their sets, I was beyond impatient for Isis to hit the stage. For me, Isis is one of the most important bands in my taste library; right up there with Godflesh, Jesu, and even Pink Floyd. My heart was breaking at the thought this would be my last time seeing them, but I manned up, choked back my sobs, and let them finish the evening's aural assault with what turned out to be a very time-spanning and loud as hell set-list. Maybe it was because it was their final NYC show and I had psychologically psyched myself up for it, but for me I think that was the best I've ever seen Isis perform. From start to finish, the set was flawless. For me, their performance was nothing short of triumphant and was the perfect send off for fans like me.
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Totimoshi
Melvins
Melvins Live - Music Hall of Williamsburg 6/19/2010
Melvins - "Civilized Worm" @ Music Hall of Williamsburg 6/19/10
Isis
Isis: "In Fiction" - Live at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, 6/19/2010
Isis Live at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, 6/19/2010
Isis setlist
1. From Sinking
2. Not In Rivers, But In Drops
3. Holy Tears
4. Threshold Of Transformation
5. Collapse And Crush
6. Ghost Key
7. So Did We
Encore:
8. In Fiction
9. The Beginning And The End
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Mike Hill of Tombs recently interviewed Aaron Turner of Isis. Part one of that interview is available, and a second part on the way.
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ISIS - 2010 TOUR DATES
Jun 21 2010 Paradise Rock Club w/ Melvins Boston, Massachuse, US
Jun 22 2010 Port City Music Hall w/ Cave In Portland, Maine , US
Jun 23 2010 Club Soda w/ Cave In Montreal, Quebec , CA
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some great pics here
Posted by Anonymous | June 21, 2010 12:35 PM
Every single photo I've ever seen of the Isis bass player has him wearing that same black shirt.
Posted by Anonymous | June 21, 2010 12:57 PM
Isis soon to be Waswas.
Posted by donn | June 21, 2010 1:01 PM
So glad I went both nights.
Posted by Melanie | June 21, 2010 1:03 PM
ISIS sucks, Melvins rule!
Posted by JT | June 21, 2010 1:34 PM
^^^ Strike that, reverse it! ISIS RULES, Melvins SUCK!
Posted by JT | June 21, 2010 1:54 PM
The Melvins are old farts! They are so over! Get day jobs Melvins!
Posted by ISIS 4 EVER | June 21, 2010 1:56 PM
nerd alert
Posted by Anonymous | June 21, 2010 2:14 PM
"The Melvins are old farts! They are so over! Get day jobs Melvins!"
@ISIS 4 EVER - Cue the sound of Dale "One Of The Greatest Drummers Alive" Crover laughing at you.
Oh...and it's OK to like BOTH bands people...clearly these bands like and respect each other, which is why they decided to tour together.
Posted by blackhat | June 21, 2010 2:32 PM
Isis smoked MEHlvins off the stage! no doubt!
Posted by Anonymous | June 21, 2010 2:43 PM
True. Isis were the better band, but I still like Melvins, even though they are old farts who cant rock out anymore.
Posted by blackhat | June 21, 2010 2:45 PM
^Don't impersonate people on this site dickhead. Pick your own handle and stand behind what you say and think.
Posted by blackhat | June 21, 2010 2:47 PM
^As if we know or care who the real blackhat is. Fucking loser. Get over yourself and your opinions. They do not stand out any more than any other anon comment.
Posted by Anonymous | June 21, 2010 3:23 PM
^nerd alert
Posted by blackhat | June 21, 2010 3:31 PM
^Yes I am a nerd
Posted by blackhat | June 21, 2010 3:47 PM
Amen 3:23! so sick of black hat, and whoever else thinks this is some kind of chat room for ignorant close minded goons! this is a site for people who enjoy the music, Blackhat! Get over yourself, you're probably some miserable trust fund douche from Ohio married to a fat ape with an ugly child.
Posted by Jake | June 21, 2010 3:59 PM
Both of you nerds need to chillax!
ISIS = RULES.
MELVINS = OLD FARTS.
Posted by Anonymous | June 21, 2010 4:02 PM
who are the melvins?
Posted by Anonymous | June 21, 2010 4:08 PM
"Jake" grows some balls and decides to stop posting anonymously. I'm impressed. Newsflash...I never once claimed that my comments are more important than anyone else's. Also, I'll say what I want when the fuck ever I want. If you don't like it, then don't read it. Oh...and your "description" of me couldn't be more incorrect.
Posted by blackhat | June 21, 2010 4:09 PM
i am the voice of reason
Posted by blackhat | June 21, 2010 4:09 PM
get rid the blackhat BV! this guys useless with no genuine opinions of any merit. He's probably 13 years old too.
Posted by Anonymous | June 21, 2010 4:19 PM
How is that such a limp-wristed band like Isis was the closers and the Melvins were stuck in the middle. What a bunch of B.S.
Posted by Anonymous | June 21, 2010 4:20 PM
so glad 'jake' isn't anon anymore....really makes a world of difference
Posted by blackhat | June 21, 2010 4:20 PM
True True.. Be gone Blackhat! You're boring us!
Posted by Nina | June 21, 2010 4:20 PM
Black hat is the reason why this blog isnt half as cool as it used to be. Now its just whining douchebags arguing about bands no one cares about like the melvins!
Posted by ISIS 4 EVER | June 21, 2010 4:24 PM
Since everyone is posting under this name now, you'll never be rid of me. And you dumb asses prove you can never be so ignorant that BV will get rid of anybody.
Posted by blackhat | June 21, 2010 4:33 PM
Fuck anyone who says the Melvins are irrelevant
Posted by JOE | June 21, 2010 4:45 PM
Melvins and Isis are both fucking awesome. They were both great that night.
Posted by Anonymous | June 21, 2010 7:16 PM
I thought ISIS were super boring. Talented dudes but the cookie monster vox are way excessive. I lasted 2.5 songs before bailing.
Melvins killed as usual. They're only getting better and better as a four-piece.
Posted by wingwalker77 | June 21, 2010 8:31 PM
"Talented dudes but the cookie monster vox are way excessive."
Ditto.
Posted by Anonymous | June 21, 2010 9:30 PM
Im gay
Posted by blackhat | June 21, 2010 11:49 PM
if there are no melvins
there are no Isis, no Boris, no Mastodon,
no lot of bands, so respect where respect is due
The Melvins were awesome
Isis was ridiculously boring
Posted by none of your business | June 22, 2010 12:27 AM
I'm gayer.
Posted by personwithnothingbettertodothanpostasblackhat | June 22, 2010 9:02 AM
Im gay
Posted by blackhat | June 23, 2010 1:11 AM
LONG LIVE ISIS! I don't get the hate for either bands. I love them both. But I gotta admit, If the Melvins went on after ISIS I probally would have bailed after a few songs just from being so sad that i'll never see ISIS again. It was nice that they let a Melvins cover band open for them too.
Posted by Anonymous | June 28, 2010 10:13 AM