Ahab, widely recognized in the metal community for their distinct nautical theme and doom-laden sound, is a German funeral doom band that brings an oceanic depth to the genre. Emerging from the misty shores in 2004 with the formation by Chris Hector (guitar) and Daniel Droste (vocals/guitar), Ahab plunged into uncharted waters with their debut album, "The Call of the Wretched Seas," released in 2006. The album, a haunting and heavy interpretation of Herman Melville's classic novel "Moby Dick," introduced Ahab's unique concept of "nautik doom," combining crushing riffs with a palpable sense of the sea.

Sailing through intense and brooding soundscapes, Ahab has further carved their name into the hull of the doom metal ship with subsequent releases like "The Divinity of Oceans" (2009) and "The Giant" (2012), which delve into other literary works and historical accounts of maritime lore and tragedy. The release of "The Boats of the Glen Carrig" (2015), inspired by the homonymous William Hope Hodgson's horror novel, and their latest venture, "The Coral Tombs" (2023), further establish their unique brand of metal storytelling. Known for their atmospheric live performances, Ahab invites their audience aboard a ghostly vessel with "Live Prey" (2020), an intense live album that captures the sheer weight and emotion of their sea tales. Ahab continues to chart a course that is as deep and unyielding as the oceans that inspire their music.

Genres

Atmospheric Black Metal

Death Doom

Doom Metal

Drone Metal

Funeral Doom

Post-metal

Latest Release

The Coral Tombs

Ahab

Album - 7 Tracks - Released January 13, 2023