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Gigantic Brain (sometimes abbreviated as The Brain) is an experimental grindcore duo formed in the early 2000's in Virginia, United States by founding member John Brown. Gigantic Brain is known to be one of the first pioneers of the cyber-grind sub genre of grindcore. The project's style has changed dramatically throughout the years venturing into post-metal, ambient and even post-rock

Biography
Gigantic Brain began as a one-man drum-machine powered electronic grindcore and post-metal project which was created by John Brown. It is very different from the majority of electronic grind bands. Gigantic Brain have very heavy sound, often inspired by science fiction and futuristic concepts. In 2012 after a 2 year hiatus from the project Gigantic Brain became a duo with the addition of producer and multi-instrumentalist Mastin Simmons.

Gigantic Brain has Released a split 10” with Umbrella on Crucificados Pelo Sistema and has had numerous splits and one Full-Length (Our Bovine Destroyers) planned yet never completed. Not until 2004 did they gain major attention in the grind scene when the Massive 63 Track “The Invasion Discography” was released on Razorback Records, cataloging all its material up until that point.

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. At this time John Brown stated that this was to be his last release, and that he would be moving on to other things.

Ultimately John’s statement resulted in a 2 year hiatus from the project until the announcement of a new Gigantic Brain album which is to be recorded by duo form of the band featuring John and musician/producer Mastin Simmons. The album is stated to be released sometime in 2012. Gigantic Brain announced that the album’s sound is to feature a “heavily updated” version of their production values and style.

At one time all of the Gigantic Brain releases were available for free download on his website. In September of 2011 the albums were re released and are currently available from Grindcore Karaoke.

Discography

 * Studio albums
 * The Invasion Discography (2004)
 * I Swallow 16 Red Planets (2009)
 * World (2009)
 * They Did This To Me (2010)


 * Other releases (splits, EPs, compilations)
 * Split 10" With Umbrella (2003)
 * Betelgeuse Ep (2009)
 * Split CD With Ganglia (canceled)
 * Our Bovine Destroyers (canceled)


 * Upcoming releases
 * Untitled 2012 Gigantic Brain Album