This is heavy music that prioritizes the physical sensation of sound. Hailing from the Melbourne underground, Giant delivers a brand of stoner doom that avoids the overly polished tropes of modern metal in favor of a raw, analog-drenched roar. The guitars are thick and saturated, while the rhythm section maintains a swinging, bluesy pocket that keeps the slow tempos from feeling static.
What sets them apart is an unmistakable pub-rock DNA. There is a certain unpretentious, blue-collar urgency to their sludge that feels more grounded in a live room than a high-end studio. It is the sound of tube amps being pushed to their absolute breaking point, capturing the feedback and the grit of a band that lives on the stage.
Start with 'Beneath the Mountains' for a masterclass in how to make slow music feel fast. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who wants their doom metal to have a bit of dirt under its fingernails and a groove that hits you in the chest.
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