German funeral doom trio
Ahab were founded in the town of Esslingen by
Midnattsol and
Penetralia musicians
Daniel Droste (vocals, guitars, keyboards) and
Christian Hector (guitar), alongside
Endzeit member
Stephan Adolph (bass, background vocals). Taking inspiration from
Herman Melville's classic tale of a great white whale and the infatuated ship's captain who pursued it,
Ahab first tested their creation in the shallow waters of a 2004 single entitled "The Stream" and 2005 demo named The Oath, before diving into the deep end with their 2006 album,
The Call of the Wretched Sea, featuring session drummer
Corny Althammer. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music Guide