STÖNER Members, Gear & Sound

STÖNER is a dynamic ensemble born from the rich tapestry of stoner rock and sludge metal, featuring seasoned musicians with a history in some of the genre's most influential bands. Formed by Brant Bjork (vocals, guitar) and Nick Oliveri (vocals, bass)—both former members of the legendary Kyuss—and joined by Ryan Güt (drums), STÖNER channels the raw, psychedelic energy of desert rock. Their sound is a heady mix of space rock themes and heavy, distorted riffs, creating a sonic landscape that is both expansive and intensely grounded.

Capturing the essence of STÖNER's music involves embracing a gritty, powerful sound profile that melds heavy distortion with an unmistakable groove. The dirty, fuzz-laden guitar tones are achieved through gear such as the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, which adds a thick, saturated edge to Brant Bjork's riffs. Nick Oliveri's bass lines cut through with a forceful presence, often driven by the raw power of the Sunn Concert Bass amplifier. The interplay between guitar and bass creates a dense, hypnotic rhythm that is complemented by the overdrive from the Way Huge Electronics Green Rhino MkII Overdrive. This fusion of fuzz and overdrive, combined with the relentless, pounding drums, defines STÖNER's sound as both aggressive and deeply immersive, inviting listeners to lose themselves in the groove.