BREAKING NEWS: GIANT TO REUNITE, OR HOW MELodic ROCK SURVIVED THE APOCALYPSE
Frontiers Music Srl has officially announced that GIANT will reunite their original lineup for what is being described as “the musical equivalent of finding your childhood teddy bear in perfect condition.” The event will take place at the Frontiers Rock Festival 2026, conveniently located at the Live Club in Trezzo sull’Adda, Milan, Italy. Because nothing says “epic rock reunion” quite like a venue that sounds like a pasta dish.
For those of you born after 1990 who might be wondering what the fuss is about, GIANT was formed in the late ’80s by brothers Dann and David Huff, who decided that having one last name wasn’t enough and needed to conquer the melodic hard rock scene together. They were joined by Alan Pasqua, a keyboardist who apparently thought, “You know what this hair metal band needs? A guy who can play jazz scales,” and Mike Brignardello, a bass player who brought that essential Nashville session musician energy—which is basically the musical equivalent of being really good at LinkedIn.
Their debut album “Last Of The Runaways” (1989) was such a hit that people actually bought it on cassette, then CD, then vinyl again decades later because nostalgia is a hell of a drug. The follow-up “Time To Burn” (1991) became the album that influenced countless melodic rock bands who would go on to… well, mostly play in smaller venues than GIANT did.
After disbanding in the early ’90s (because grunge happened and suddenly everyone was too busy wearing flannel to appreciate harmonized guitar solos), the members scattered to various projects. Dann and David Huff became producers so respected that they probably get free coffee at recording studios just for showing up. Meanwhile, the rest of us were left with “November Rain” on repeat and wondering why rock music suddenly needed to be so serious.
In 2001, Frontiers Records apparently thought, “Hey, remember that band that was huge? Let’s get them back together!” Thus “III” was born, proving that the third time’s the charm, unless you’re counting album numbers, in which case it’s just confusing. Sadly, Dann’s schedule was busier than a vegan at a barbecue, so the reunion couldn’t continue as planned. But hey, at least they tried!
The band eventually reformed with vocalist Terry Brock (formerly of STRANGEWAYS, which sounds like a band that would open for GIANT at a medieval-themed prom) and guitarist John Roth (from WINGER and STARSHIP, because apparently the only way to make melodic rock more ’80s is to combine all the ’80s bands into one supergroup).
Their album “Promise Land” was a fan favorite, showcasing top-quality songwriting and performances that made listeners wonder why they ever stopped listening to this genre in the first place. GIANT then went back into hibernation, emerging only once in 2017 for a charity event in Nashville, proving that even rock legends need a good cause to get back on stage.
The real magic happened in 2019 when Swedish band PERFECT PLAN released a cover of GIANT’s hit “Stay,” which apparently was the musical equivalent of sending a flare signal to the universe saying, “WE’RE READY FOR MORE GIANT, PLEASE!” David Huff and Mike Brignardello then embarked on what can only be described as a musical treasure hunt to find the perfect vocalist, eventually settling on Kent from PERFECT PLAN, because why not complete the circle of life?
Dann Huff, being the supportive brother that he is, gave his blessing and even contributed lead guitar to the single “Never Die Young,” which is either deeply ironic or a bold statement about the band’s career trajectory. The resulting “Shifting Time” album in 2022 was successful enough to warrant another album, “Stand And Deliver” in May 2025, proving that GIANT has mastered the art of making fans wait just long enough to miss them but not long enough to forget them.
For the Frontiers Rock Festival 2026, GIANT will perform with the original lineup featuring Dann on lead guitar, David on drums, Mike on bass, and will be joined by Bryan Cole on vocals. The lineup will also include Mark Oakley on second guitar (because one guitarist clearly wasn’t enough for all those harmonies) and Larry Hall on keyboards (to make sure those jazz scales Alan Pasqua loved so much are properly represented).
The band will perform many of their legendary songs, primarily from the first two albums that defined their sound and left an indelible mark on the melodic hard rock genre. Translation: expect lots of songs with titles that could double as motivational posters.
As part of the festival’s exclusive Platinum VIP Experience, fans will have the rare opportunity to attend a Q&A session with GIANT at the venue. This means you can finally ask questions like “What’s it like to have a last name that doubles as a verb?” and “Did you ever consider changing the band name to something less… giant?”
This special appearance marks a rare and celebratory moment in the history of the band, offering fans a unique opportunity to witness the original lineup together on stage once again. It’s also a testament to the deep and long-standing relationship between GIANT and Frontiers Records, which has lasted longer than most rock marriages and significantly longer than most rock side projects.
For more information, visit www.frontiersrockfestival.com, where you can purchase tickets and potentially witness the most epic game of “spot the hairpiece” in rock history.
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