Metal Anarchy

Time for the next edition of Metal Anarchy’s “new music showcase,” the feature where I introduce you to bands that readers of this site may find interesting. This time I have a Q&A with Stone Sea.

METAL ANARCHY: Tell me a little about your band:

STONE SEA: Stone Sea was born from my urge to express emotions — I try to find a balance between weight and lightness. The project started in Brazil, grew in Ireland, and now lives in Spain. Each phase reshaped it, but the essence remained: heavy riffs, grooves, introspective lyrics, all tied together through guiding melodies. Stone Sea has always been a trio blending stoner rock, bluesy licks, alternative harmonies, and subtle hints of world music.

METAL ANARCHY: Who are your main influences?

STONE SEA: Black Sabbath sparked the heaviness and openness, and Nirvana taught me about emotional honesty. Later came bands like Down, Type O Negative, and countless elements from traditional world music that shaped the worldly side of Stone Sea. Living a third of my life away from home, mixing with people from all over, has also influenced me — I like to think I’m a globalized human being (laughs).

METAL ANARCHY: What is your latest release and why should readers of this site check it out?

STONE SEA: Our latest single “Age of Tears” is part of our upcoming album “Ad Astra.” It’s a song about transformation through decay — fragile beginnings leading into heavy, cathartic riffs. Musically and lyrically, it’s probably the heaviest track we’ve recorded so far. As a teaser, our next single Left to Be will counterbalance it with a grungy, optimistic vibe and a very emotional, powerful solo to close out the year.

METAL ANARCHY: What can people expect when they go to your live shows?

STONE SEA: Some sort of gravitational trance. The low end hits hard with the grooves, while the melodies are meant to carry you away. If I see people moving their heads while seeming lost in thought at the same time, I know it’s probably working (laughs).

METAL ANARCHY: Where do you see your band heading in 5 years?

STONE SEA: Hopefully touring across Europe and beyond, connecting with people who resonate with our music. The ultimate goal is to keep evolving — musically and personally — and leave something behind that feels honest, lasting, and true to who we are.