Top 10 Stoner-Metal Bands
The Top Ten
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath were a heavy metal band formed in Birmingham, England, in 1968 by guitarist and songwriter Tony Iommi, singer John "Ozzy" Osbourne, bassist and main lyricist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward. Their self-titled debut album received mixed reviews, but they quickly gained a strong following... read more
Black Sabbath were a heavy metal band formed in Birmingham, England, in 1968 by guitarist and songwriter Tony Iommi, singer John "Ozzy" Osbourne, bassist and main lyricist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward. Their self-titled debut album received mixed reviews, but they quickly gained a strong following... read more
Electric Wizard
Electric Wizard is an English doom metal band from Dorset, England. Formed in 1993, the band has released eight full-length albums. Their works Dopethrone and Come My Fanatics. . are widely regarded as landmark releases in the doom metal scene due to their dense, heavy sound and occult themes.
Electric Wizard is an English doom metal band from Dorset, England. Formed in 1993, the band has released eight full-length albums. Their works Dopethrone and Come My Fanatics. . are widely regarded as landmark releases in the doom metal scene due to their dense, heavy sound and occult themes. This is a frenetic, morbid, tripper and hypnotic, there magik in this songs, this is the black sabbath of my age..
Sleep
Melvins
The Melvins are an American sludge metal band formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington. Known for their heavy and experimental sound, they typically perform as a trio, but in recent years have occasionally performed as a four-piece with two drummers. They are considered influential in the development... read more
The Melvins are an American sludge metal band formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington. Known for their heavy and experimental sound, they typically perform as a trio, but in recent years have occasionally performed as a four-piece with two drummers. They are considered influential in the development... read more
Acid Bath
Acid Bath was a seminal American sludge metal band from Houma, Louisiana, active from 1991 to 1997. The band fused doom metal roots with influences from black metal, death metal, gothic rock, blues, folk, and country. Their unique blend of styles earned them a cult following despite their short career... read more
Acid Bath was a seminal American sludge metal band from Houma, Louisiana, active from 1991 to 1997. The band fused doom metal roots with influences from black metal, death metal, gothic rock, blues, folk, and country. Their unique blend of styles earned them a cult following despite their short career... read more
High on Fire
High on Fire is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California, formed in 1998. The band was founded by guitarist and vocalist Matt Pike, who is also known for playing in the influential stoner doom band Sleep. Their music is known for its aggressive sound and blend of sludge metal and doom metal... read more
High on Fire is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California, formed in 1998. The band was founded by guitarist and vocalist Matt Pike, who is also known for playing in the influential stoner doom band Sleep. Their music is known for its aggressive sound and blend of sludge metal and doom metal... read more
Monster Magnet
Monster Magnet is an American rock band from Red Bank, New Jersey. The band was founded by Dave Wyndorf, John McBain, and Tim Cronin. They gained popularity in the 1990s for their heavy, psychedelic sound and have released multiple albums over the decades.
Monster Magnet is an American rock band from Red Bank, New Jersey. The band was founded by Dave Wyndorf, John McBain, and Tim Cronin. They gained popularity in the 1990s for their heavy, psychedelic sound and have released multiple albums over the decades.
Kyuss
Kyuss was an American stoner rock band formed in 1987 in Palm Desert, California, by Josh Homme, John Garcia, Brant Bjork, and Chris Cockrell. In 1990, they released an EP under the name Sons of Kyuss before shortening the name to Kyuss. Nick Oliveri later joined the group as the bassist, replacing... read more
Kyuss was an American stoner rock band formed in 1987 in Palm Desert, California, by Josh Homme, John Garcia, Brant Bjork, and Chris Cockrell. In 1990, they released an EP under the name Sons of Kyuss before shortening the name to Kyuss. Nick Oliveri later joined the group as the bassist, replacing... read more
Acid King
Acid King is an American stoner metal band based in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 1993 by frontwoman Lori S., drummer Joey Osbourne, and bassist Peter Lucas. The band is known for its heavy, hypnotic sound and has released several studio albums and EPs.
Acid King is an American stoner metal band based in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 1993 by frontwoman Lori S., drummer Joey Osbourne, and bassist Peter Lucas. The band is known for its heavy, hypnotic sound and has released several studio albums and EPs.
Pantera
Pantera was an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by guitarist Dimebag Darrell and drummer Vinnie Paul.
The band started out as a glam metal act in the 1980s with little success. After replacing their original lead vocalist and enlisting Phil Anselmo, they signed a major record deal with... read more
Pantera was an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by guitarist Dimebag Darrell and drummer Vinnie Paul.The band started out as a glam metal act in the 1980s with little success. After replacing their original lead vocalist and enlisting Phil Anselmo, they signed a major record deal with... read more
The Newcomers
? Clutch
Clutch is an American rock band from Frederick, Maryland, that originally formed in Germantown. The band members met in high school and later based their operations in Frederick, where they write and rehearse for their albums and tours. Known for their blues-inspired rock sound and energetic live performances,... read more
Clutch is an American rock band from Frederick, Maryland, that originally formed in Germantown. The band members met in high school and later based their operations in Frederick, where they write and rehearse for their albums and tours. Known for their blues-inspired rock sound and energetic live performances,... read more
? Down
Down is an American heavy metal supergroup that formed in 1991 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The band's current lineup includes vocalist Phil Anselmo, guitarist Pepper Keenan, guitarist Bobby Landgraf, bassist Pat Bruders, and drummer Jimmy Bower. They are known for blending elements of doom metal, sludge... read more
Down is an American heavy metal supergroup that formed in 1991 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The band's current lineup includes vocalist Phil Anselmo, guitarist Pepper Keenan, guitarist Bobby Landgraf, bassist Pat Bruders, and drummer Jimmy Bower. They are known for blending elements of doom metal, sludge... read moreThe Contenders
Corrosion of Conformity
Corrosion of Conformity is an American heavy metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina, formed in 1982. Throughout much of its history, the band has featured guitarist Woody Weatherman, bassist Mike Dean, drummer Reed Mullin, and vocalist and rhythm guitarist Pepper Keenan... read more
Corrosion of Conformity is an American heavy metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina, formed in 1982. Throughout much of its history, the band has featured guitarist Woody Weatherman, bassist Mike Dean, drummer Reed Mullin, and vocalist and rhythm guitarist Pepper Keenan... read more
Weedeater
Weedeater is a stoner metal band formed in Wilmington, North Carolina, in 1998. Their sound features heavy, sludge-influenced riffs and gritty vocals. The group's most recent studio album, Goliathan, was released on May 19, 2015.
Weedeater is a stoner metal band formed in Wilmington, North Carolina, in 1998. Their sound features heavy, sludge-influenced riffs and gritty vocals. The group's most recent studio album, Goliathan, was released on May 19, 2015. For Evan's Sake got me into them.
Queens Of The Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1996. The band was founded by Josh Homme and has featured a rotating lineup of musicians over the years. The current lineup includes Homme, Troy Van Leeuwen, Michael Shuman, Dean Fertita, and Jon Theodore, who joined... read more
Queens of the Stone Age is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1996. The band was founded by Josh Homme and has featured a rotating lineup of musicians over the years. The current lineup includes Homme, Troy Van Leeuwen, Michael Shuman, Dean Fertita, and Jon Theodore, who joined... read more
Stoned Jesus
Bongripper
Bongripper is an American doom metal band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 2005 and is known for its heavy, instrumental-focused sound. Notable releases include Satan Worshipping Doom and Hate Ashbury.
Bongripper is an American doom metal band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 2005 and is known for its heavy, instrumental-focused sound. Notable releases include Satan Worshipping Doom and Hate Ashbury. There guitars at are literally tuned half step above bass tuning! Seriously!
Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats
Yob
Spiritual Beggars
Michael Amott's side project - he started it 20 yrs ago and he's been regularly putting out albums and touring in support. Michael Amott surprised me because this was a totally different genre from Arch Enemy (death metal).
Songs:
Another Way to Shine, No One Heard, Salt in Your Wounds, Let the Magic Talk, Euphoria, Turn The Tide, Mantra, Send Me A Smile.
Since 2010 their singer has been Apollo, Firewind's ex-singer.
If you insist on good vocals, this is the band with the best vocals on this list - 3 powerhouse singers. Also Grand Magus, because it was formed by one of the ex-singers.
The Sword
These guys are incredible! They get my vote
Saint Vitus
Belzebong
Orange Goblin
Orange Goblin, originally named Our Haunted Kingdom, is a heavy metal band from the United Kingdom that formed in 1995. The band's current lineup includes vocalist Ben Ward, guitarist Joe Hoare, bassist Martyn Millard, and drummer Chris Turner... read more
Orange Goblin, originally named Our Haunted Kingdom, is a heavy metal band from the United Kingdom that formed in 1995. The band's current lineup includes vocalist Ben Ward, guitarist Joe Hoare, bassist Martyn Millard, and drummer Chris Turner... read more
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