Gigantic Brain

Gigantic Brain
Origin Virginia, United States
Genres Post-metal, grindcore, industrial Metal, ambient
Years active 2000–present
Labels Razorback Records, Crucificados Pelo Sistema, Grindcore Karaoke
Website giganticbrain.com
Members John Brown
Mastin Simmons

Gigantic Brain is an American grindcore duo composed of John Brown and Mastin Simmons, which was formed in the early 2000s in Virginia, United States.[1] Gigantic Brain is known to be one of the first pioneers of the cybergrind subgenre of grindcore.[2] The project's style has changed dramatically throughout the years venturing into post-metal, ambient, industrial metal and sometimes post-rock.[3]

Biography

Gigantic Brain began as a one-man drum-machine powered electronic grindcore and post-metal project created by John Brown. It is noted for being vastly different from the majority of electronic grindcore bands. Gigantic Brain have very dense sound, often inspired by dark science fiction and futuristic concepts. In 2012 after a two year hiatus from the project, Gigantic Brain became a duo with the addition of producer and multi-instrumentalist Mastin Simmons.[4]

In 2003 Gigantic Brain released a split 10” with Umbrella on Crucificados Pelo Sistema. By the end of 2003, Gigantic Brain had recorded material for a full-length album which was to be titled "Our Bovine Destroyers". The album would never see its own formal release, but in 2004 Gigantic Brain released the massive 63 track “The Invasion Discography” on Razorback Records. "The Invasion Discography" cataloged all the band's material up until that point. The album received critical acclaim and was met with praise throughout the grindcore community.[5]

Two albums and one EP were released in 2009 (World, Betelgeuse EP, I Swallow 16 Red Planets), consisting of a different sound with ambient and minimalist influences yet still powerful with its grindcore roots. In 2010 the album ‘They Did This to Me’ was released.[6]

After a two year hiatus from the project the announcement of a new Gigantic Brain album was made. The album is being recorded by the duo form of the band featuring Brown and Simmons. The album is stated to be released sometime in 2013 or early 2014. Gigantic Brain announced that the album’s sound is to feature a “heavily updated” version of their production values and style.[7] On November 7, 2013, Gigantic Brain began releasing singles leading up to the release of their upcoming album. Thus far they have released 4 new songs on two individual singles.[8] On February 19, 2016, Gigantic Brain announced the release of their new self-titled album on February 26.[9]

At one time all of the Gigantic Brain releases were available for free download on their website. In September 2011 the band's back catalog was re-released, and is currently available from, Grindcore Karaoke.[10]

Discography

Studio albums
Other releases (singles, splits, EPs, compilations)

References

  1. ↑ "Gigantic Brain World Review on Grindtodeath.com".
  2. ↑ Lilker, Danny (2007). "A User's Guide to Grindcore." Grind Your Mind: A History of Grindcore [CD]. Liner notes. Mayan Records, MYNDD056.
  3. ↑ "豆瓣 - Gigantic Brain World". 豆瓣 : Post-rock, Cyber-grind, Ambient, Experimental.
  4. ↑ "Last.fm artist page: Gigantic Brain". Last.fm. 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
  5. ↑ "Invasion Discography entry on Discogs.com". Discogs.com. 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
  6. ↑ "Last.fm albums page: Gigantic Brain". Last.fm. 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
  7. ↑ "Official Gigantic Brain Facebook page". Gigantic Brain. 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
  8. ↑ "Official Gigantic Brain Bandcamp Store". Gigantic Brain. 2013-11-07. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
  9. ↑ "Gigantic Brain's Facebook page".
  10. ↑ "Grindcore Karaoke". 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2012-03-08.

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