Ahab

The Profile

Ahab are a German funeral/nautic doom metal band formed in 2004, known for maritime and literary themes drawn from Melville, Owen Chase, and Edgar Allan Poe. Their acclaimed albums include The Call of the Wretched Sea (2006), The Divinity of Oceans (2009), The Giant (2012), The Boats of the Glen Carrig (2015), and The Coral Tombs (2023).

German funeral/nautic doom band formed in 2004; draws on sea literature (Melville, Owen Chase, Poe); releases on Napalm Records; recognized for atmospheric, oceanic doom and alternating growl/clean vocals.

The reviews celebrate Ahab’s nautic/funeral doom: oceanic dread, massive riffs, and surprising dynamics. The Call of the Wretched Sea is hailed as top-tier doom; The Divinity of Oceans is praised as innovative and immersive; The Giant is noted for psychedelic shades while staying abyssal. Overall verdict: ambitious, atmospheric, and essential.