GIANT have released their highly anticipated fifth studio album, “Shifting Time". Now anchored by founding members David Huff and Mike Brignardello, the two are joined by guitarist John Roth (Winger, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Jimi Jamison) and vocalist Kent Hilli (Perfect Plan). After more than a decade since their last album, the band is back with new music that showcases their perfect blend of the melodic rock sound. Founding member Dann Huff has given his seal of approval and appears on lead guitar on the song 'Never Die Young'. Stream or buy "Shifting Time" on CD/LP/Cassette/Digital HERE: orcd.co/shiftingtime It has been over a decade since GIANT has released new music and drummer David Huff says, "We are very excited for people to hear "Shifting Time"! It has been way too long in between GIANT albums and we hope you find it worth the wait. Thanks to everyone at Frontiers and especially the fans for their undying support of GIANT!! We would love to follow up with some live dates in 2022, if that is something the fans would like to see, so hopefully we'll see you out there!" "We have worked so hard and we are very happy and proud of this record", continues Huff. "I was so impressed with Kent’s vocals when I first heard him! He was a natural fit with our sound and we are thrilled to have him on board," he adds about new vocalist Kent Hilli. ”Wow, man, what can I say? To be asked to be the new singer for my all-time favorite band Giant was, and still is, mind-blowing! I still have a hard time grasping it all. I am tempted to use a certain film quote ("You know, I'm just a regular guy who grew up with the posters of these guys on my wall...and now I'm one of them! That's right, I'm standing here, living proof that if you work hard enough, and you want it bad enough…dreams do come true, so follow your dreams.”), but I won’t, haha. But seriously, that is exactly how I feel. I still remember hearing Giant's first album, ”Last Of The Runaways”, in 1989 which totally blew me off the chair I was sitting on. Since then, I have probably listened to their music every week. And now working with David, Mike, John, and also Alessandro has been a blessing and I am very proud of the album and the music we have created together. These guys are true professionals and I am blessed beyond words to be a part of this and David, Mike, and John have been so supportive and welcoming. I am also very grateful to Frontiers for making this happen and giving me and us this opportunity and I can’t wait to release the songs for everyone to hear,” says Kent Hilli of joining GIANT. Originally formed in the late '80s by brothers Dann and David Huff, together with the experienced jazz and rock keyboardist Alan Pasqua and Nashville session bass player Mike Brignardello, Giant would become, with the release of their debut album "Last of The Runaways" (A&M Records, 1989), one of the most respected bands of the melodic hard rock scene. Following countless live performances in support of their debut, the band released the follow-up "Time to Burn" (Epic, 1991), an album still regarded as a main source of influence for many melodic and hard rock bands who came after. With the sudden change of musical climate in the early '90s, Giant disbanded with their members becoming involved in different projects, with both Dann and David Huff becoming well respected producers. In 2001, Frontiers prompted Giant to release "III", an album that would prove to be a landmark in the growth of the new era Melodic Rock scene, particularly in Europe. Unfortunately, Dann's busy schedule along with the other members' commitments, made the reunion impossible to carry on as had originally been planned; however, the vision of bringing Giant back as a band with a recording and touring line-up was something that the band was still open to exploring, even if Dann had to step away. Thus, original members, drummer David Huff and bassist Mike Brignardello, with the blessing of Dann started an endless research for the right musicians that could be part of a renewed Giant line-up. In the end, the choice fell on vocalist Terry Brock (Strangeways, Seventh Key) and guitarist John Roth (Winger, Starship). The resulting album, “Promise Land” soon became a fan favorite, showcasing top quality songwriting and performances. Giant, however, went into hibernation again, with the exception of a one-off show in 2017, where the original band members reunited on a Nashville club stage for a charity event. Even prior to that one-off live appearance, Serafino Perugino, President and Head of A&R for Frontiers Records, had been persistently contacting David Huff to do another GIANT album. (Literally, years and years spent convincing David that fans wanted another GIANT album.) With the one-off live event piquing fan interest again, Serafino and David Huff resumed talks to see if they could manage to find the right formula for a new album from Giant. When the Swedish band Perfect Plan released a cover version of the Giant’s original hit “Stay” in 2019, then all pieces of the puzzle started to fall into place. Serafino knew GIANT was Kent's favorite band of all-time and vocally, Hilli certainly had the chops to fill the very big shoes of Dann Huff, so he presented him to David Huff and Mike Brignardello. They were impressed with Hilli and were keen on the idea of him handling lead vocals for the next Giant release. Kent also brought his songwriting talents to the fold and together with other songwriters such as Alessandro Del Vecchio, Kristian Fyhr, and Pete Alpenborg (and contributions from Jonas Eriksson and Mike Palace), the resulting album will be an absolute joy and delight for melodic rock lovers. Truly, the production, songwriting, and performances shine throughout "Shifting Time". "Shifting Time" was produced by David Huff, Mike Brignardello and Alessandro Del Vecchio. Mixing and mastering was done by Del Vecchio for Frontiers Productions. Serafino Perugino serves as executive producer. Lineup: Kent Hilli - Lead Vocals John Roth - Guitar Mike Brignardello - Bass David Huff - Drums Special Guest: Alessandro Del Vecchio - Keyboards, Background Vocals facebook.com/GiantRockBand instagram.com/gianttheband/

I love Giant, I’ve have such good memories of the first two albums.

Without Frontier records many of these classic bands would have gone for good in the last 10 years. So kudos to Frontier records for giving life one more time to these amazing musicians.

I love their music, as teenager at 90s. After three albums long long time ago, so glad hear they perform again. Wether all of them are old guys but their sound as great as in 90s. Full of respect... ROCKS NEVER DIE !!!

Legendary fantastish the band!!

good songs from good musicians stand up over time. Way to go Giant!

Giant Fan since 1988. Thx and greetz from germany!

Really liking this new Giant. Kent Hilli adds a lot of heart and passion to the lyrics.

Who thought that Giant would make another album? Kent hilli fits the band perfectly. Even if I hear a comparison with Jim Jamison (R.I.P.) in his voice... (also fits Nashville). If the album doesn't spread the same magic, it's probably because I've gotten older. I'll see you.. In my dreams? Or on stage? God bless you guys! 🙏🏼

Met this bass player of Giant the other day in Las Vegas . I was so in shock!!! 😳 I wish I could’ve talked to him more. Told me they’re coming out with a new album making a new song ! I didn’t get to say what I was going to tell him . I didn’t get a chance to say super shocked you don’t get to meet someone that awesome every day. I’ve been listening to their music music for years. Ang

I Hate the fact this is not played on the Radio, John Roth is Amazing, Hes wked so hard!! Brother you will !

For a moment there I got back to the 80s. Good times...

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! I recently bought the new GIANT album on CD a couple weeks ago, and it is absolutely phenomenal! The music is absolutely some of the best hard rock I have heard in quite sometime! I know it’s not Dann Huff doing the vocals, but that’s alright! TRUST ME… It’s still GREAT! I’m telling everyone out there, if you are, or were, a GIANT fan at anytime in your life, you have got to hear this album in its entirety! You will not be disappointed! I was absolutely floored! Wow! Just WOW! Even if Dann’s not majorly involved in this album, to whatever extent that may be, the spirit and soul of GIANT is still alive! That spirit, that soul, is in the is album! I have been a huge Giant and Winger fan from day one for both bands back in the late 80s. I lived it! It was a great time to be alive and listen to great hard rock music! John Roth, you killed it on guitar on this album! Wow, man! Just wow! I’ve seen John play live with Winger quite a few times and he is a superb guitarist! His skills really shine in the album!

Wow! The voice gets under the skin!! Listen also Kent Hillis PERFEKT PLAN "Fighting to win". Great 👍👍👍

Just ordered this cd along with Perfect Plan's "Live At Sharpener'S House" Kent Hilli, What a voice! Look forwards to both cd's.....

Brilliant song Kent hilli such a great vocalist ❤️🤟

What a song & what a band! Fantastic!

Mr Hilli fits like a glove absolutely love the vibe hes brought back to a band thats never left me from the last of the runaways , love the opening' like see you in my dreams then it kicks harder , chorus , just brilliant .lovely well balanced track .

Kent voice is very good , righ voice for the job very very good song

Obviamente Giant sin Dan no es igual, sin embargo el trabajo que la banda es espectacular, es un álbum increible, no hay canción mala, literalmente ninguna, la voz de Kent es ideal para Giant, es impecable, impresionante, extrañamos a Dan, pero por favor este álbum es grandioso en su totalidad

WOW!!!!!💥🎸 WOW!!!!!!!🤘🏻😍

Total goosebumps watching this! I can't express how great it is having Giant back! I really hope you come to Missouri so that I can finally see you live and in person!

Remember 90's power ballads🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

This is great and Kent is just a Amazing singer 👑!

*Yes !*

After many years, the wait was worth it and listening to this great classic group and the great voice of Kent Hilli, congratulations...

Spectacular new music!! I have always loved Giant. Lyrics are amazing, band sounds top notch, vocals are incredible! You guys sound better than ever.

This is ⚡🤟👍

Finally, my kind of normal music breaking through the static.

Fantastic.

Welcome back boys!!!

Sparkly!!! 👏 That chorus caresses the soul! ❤ reminds me of "lt Takes Two" 🙏🎵🌹

great voice

GIANT, one of my favorite bands.

Sounds absolutely amazing!

Where have You been all these years? Remember when I bought first album. Last of the runaways. Still with me and still awesome album.

I have always like it GIANT. Kent's vocals are just amazing.. Good production, and the band working as well too 💥💯🎸

♥️🎸😉...absolutely wow 😍

Awesome

Great Song... I love it

Great Song Guys!!!!!

Great return.

Great!

❤

Legend!

Felicidades por el nuevo disco Giant 🇲🇽

i had there music from late 80's early 90's ,,, very nice ...

I really like this album it really isn't bad good lyrics good guitar playing. My all time favorite song from giant is I'll see you in my dreams. But this album pretty good give it a chance I think you'll like it. 👍

right from the very first note i knew it was gonna be awesome.

Awesome release from one best AOR vocalists today along side crew of legends Giant

Professional Musicians writing and playing from the heart excellent quality music.,…… touches you deeply, Exquisite! GIANT are back better than ever!

UN NOME UNA CERTEZZA

Great Song, love it!

Wow ❤

This song is amazing!!

Have Always loved Giant, have all the Albums, Alen Pascal, I'm sure I didn't spell it Right, John Roth, what can you say, always Amazing, love my Giant! Keep up the awesome work!

muy buena melodia me encanta !!!!

Great song👍

🤘Pretty awesome!!! Love the song 🎵

Sounds Great. Sounds Like Giant,to me. Sure I miss Dan-O....but maybe he can join up later. This guy is certainly doing a fine job, from what I see.

one of the most underrated band ....fantastic

I'll see you in my dreams. Whoever you are. Rog. Pacific sunset records

simply amazing, it feels like I'm back in the 80s, what a magic, congratulations to the band.

Wow... Didn't see that coming... Hats off to these folks 👍👍👍👌👌👌

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I'm glad that the band is still recording but am with others here that this is really a supergroup but not Giant. Compare their early works with this and the sound isn't even what fans would have expected 30 years later.

Muito bom 🇧🇷🇧🇷

Really Nice content. like it

I have mixed feelings about this, Giant is a really great band, but Giant without Dann Huff is not Giant for me..😥

Yeah sounds like they are pretty good . Didn't know who they are. I am a newby.

There is no replacing Dan Huff, just no way

it starts like It takes two" ;o)

😘😘😘

Missing the essence of Giant .. it's called Dann Huff...the stellar one ..!!!

It takes 2.0 :)

😎👌👌🤘🏻🍺😊

👍👍👍🎶🎤🎸🎼👏👏👏🤘🤘🤘👻

Hermosa Canción Le Gusto Nuevo Tema Dirigir Mi Camino Donde Vaya Sólo Mi Hermosos Recuerdos De Mi Infancia Continuar Mi Camino Donde Vaya Soy Feliz Agradecido Con Mujeres Hermosas Amistades Me Saliendo Las Lagrimas Tener Una Persona Especial Novia Que Me Pregunte Por Que Me Saliendo Las Lagrimas De Llorar

....isn't that the guitar player who sat in with Mickey Thomas?

Who is this again? Giant has Dan Huff at vocals. This is a good band but it's not Giant. You can call yourselves Giant-ish, Giant-lite, Giant Bananas, whatever but Giant had Dan Huff in it. I am sad that so many of these revamped bands don't change their name and go off name recognition when it's not the same anymore. Look, this is a good song and the singer is good too, but you lose cred with so many of us when you try to shop this as a band it isn't.

Same lead singer as "Perfect Plan"?

0.40 wow i thought Cliff Richard in a rock band well I never, and its was a never as it was not him

John Roth is a good fit for this band

This would be much better if it was named something different than Giant! The face of Giant was 1 guy!

Orginal guy's?

Sorry, but without Dann Huff singing, this band shouldn't be going by the name Giant.

Giant is a great band and Kent is a great singer, but i just cant get gel with the two coming together. Should have called it a different band name and not use the Giant modicum.

what ever happened to Roth broke?

non basta scrivere una canzone alla Giant per essere i Giant, ci vuole un ingrediente imprescindibile.. Dann Huff. Non bastano le prime 5 note di "It takes two" per scrivere "It takes two", è tutto così poco autentico e in pieno stile Frontiers. Un tempo si diceva: quella batteria ha il sound tipico di Bob Rock, quelle chitarre sono in pieno stile Mutt Lange, quel coro Dersmond Child 100 per cento.. ed era tutto così bello. Ora si dice: ah sì il solito prodotto frontiers/Del vecchio, ed è tutto così uguale e privo di autenticità artistica. Peccato. Lasciateci i Damn Yankees vi prego...... non ce li rovinate come i Giant e gli Hardline. o almeno, se volete essere la loro label (e mi auguro di no), lasciate che siano loro a riunirsi per la loro voglia di farlo, lasciate che si scrivano loro le canzoni, che se le producano dove meglio credono... insomma fate come se fossero gli winger e limitatevi a pubblicarli. Grazie

It's a great band with some great songs... but I still think the use of the name "Giant" is misplaced.

Naaa no Dann no Giant. Simple.

Good album BUT it's NOT Giant w/o Dan Huff 100%.

No Dann Huff, no Giant. This doesn’t even sound like Giant.

There is no Giant without Dann Huff on vocals and guitar....sorry...

What a weird video - showing buildings and shots of happy band members in a lovesong? - it was a great song - but the video kinda spoiled it.

No Dan huff no party i dont like

Dann Huff is a better singer than Hill, his voice fits more in Giant band.

I don’t get this composition, it seems poorly stitched together. Some bits work and sound great, others are flat and out of place. Too much lyrics as well, feels forced.

This band should not be called "Giant". It does not sound like Giant. It sounds like a generic modern AOR band.

Giant?, this is as far removed from Giant as you can get.