Big Business Members, Gear & Sound

Big Business is a formidable American duo renowned for their colossal blend of doom metal, sludge metal, and noise rock. Emerging from Seattle in 2003, the band comprises Jared Warren (bass, vocals) and Coady Willis (drums). Both are veterans of the alternative metal scene, with Warren previously part of Karp and Willis from the Murder City Devils. Over the years, their lineup has occasionally expanded to include guitarists, but the core of Warren and Willis remains the heart of their sound. Known for crafting an immense "Wall of Sound," Big Business defies the typical expectations of a two-piece band, creating music that is as heavy as it is expansive.

Big Business's sound is defined by its dense, thunderous bass lines and powerful, complex drumming, creating a sonic landscape that is both monolithic and intricate. Their music often leans towards the aggressive and raw, with Jared Warren's bass driving the low-end heft through gear like the Fender Jazz Bass and the Sunn Beta Bass Head. Effects like the Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrive add a layer of gritty distortion, enhancing the growl and presence of the bass. Coady Willis's drumming, often executed on a DW Collector Series Custom Drum Set, adds a dynamic and relentless rhythm that complements the bass's weighty undertones. This combination creates an overwhelming yet tightly controlled chaos that is the hallmark of Big Business's intense and immersive sound.