Giant Squid

Giant Squid

Musical Group

Forlisteners of progressive metal, doom/sludge metal, post-rock and atmospheric heavy music who appreciate orchestral textures like cello in heavy contexts.
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The Profile

American band noted in reviews for blending heavy, doom and progressive elements with prominent cello contributions (Jackie Perez Gratz). Reviews state the band started their career in 2006 and moved from Austin, Texas to California.

Reviews credit Jackie Perez Gratz as the band's cellist and note singer Aaron Gregory; The Ichthyologist was released (review notes) in February 2009; Cenotes is described in a review as the band's third album. Reviews compare the band's sound to Tool and Neurosis and highlight oceanic/abyssal themes.

Two reviews on DeBaser celebrate Giant Squid's atmospheric, ocean-themed progressive/doom metal. Critics emphasize the distinctive use of cello by Jackie Perez Gratz and compare aspects of the sound to Tool and Neurosis. The albums reward repeated listens and blend heaviness with theatrical, melancholic moods.

Notable Quotes

❝ And then, strangely, almost by chance, you stumble upon albums that you don't expect, works shrouded in class and music like you never would have imagined.

❝ Here is a group that kicks ass, a band that sweeps away the garbage of the countless metal and similar productions that have come out in recent years like flowers in spring.