Interviews: Stone Sea

On this new occasion, we have had the opportunity to interview the Metal band, Stone Sea. Check out the interview and enjoy the band!

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name? Did you plan it or came out just like that?

It sort of came out like that. I already knew how I wanted the band to sound — simple but to the point, and in a way that represented our music. I’ve always liked contrasts, even musically, so I wanted something that sounded strong but also fluid. “Stone” represents the weight, the riffs, the earthy side. “Sea” is the flow, the melody, the introspection. Together, they capture the balance I’m always chasing in music and in life.

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

I think I naturally gravitated toward it — both musically and emotionally. It’s not something I specifically aimed for, but I guess I can’t really hide my influences (laughs).

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

No, actually. Stone Sea started in Brazil with different members. Then it evolved and grew in Ireland, where I met musicians who helped shape the sound into a more experimental, blended form. Now in Spain, the lineup includes Gonzalo Rubio on drums and Pino López on bass — both incredible musicians with very different backgrounds.

4. Each band member's favourite band?

Gonzalo’s a huge Queens of the Stone Age fan. Pino loves Kreator (and other extreme metal bands), but he’s also a DJ, so his influences are pretty diverse. For me, it’s plain and simple, Black Sabbath!!

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

Mostly emotions and the need to release them. Music has always been a form of therapy for me — a way to process and digest the world around me.

6. Where was your last gig?

We recently played in Málaga, Spain, and we’re coming back on December 12th for the release of our new single Left to Be at Louie Louie in Estepona.

7. Where would you like to perform?

I’d love to play at Desertfest London or Hellfest someday — those are kind of dream destinations for the kind of music we do.

8. Whom would you like to perform with?

Sharing a stage with Black Label Society or Down would be amazing — both have been big influences on me. But I’d also love to collaborate with world music artists or traditional percussionists someday.

9. Whom not?

Anyone who treats music as a competition instead of an expression.

10. Have any of you ever suffered from stage fright? Any tips for beginners on how to beat that?

Definitely — I think everyone does at first. My advice: don’t fight it. Turn the nerves into energy and let it feed your performance. Once you start playing, the fear usually melts into focus.

11. What bands have inspired you the most?

Black Sabbath for the weight and openness, Nirvana for honesty, Type O Negative for depth, tone and complexity. Plus, bits of traditional world music and harmonic dissonances from the different places. That cultural seasoning always seeps in somehow.

12. What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for?

Once someone offered to help sell our albums because they said we were terrible at it (laughs). They actually managed to sell one for three times the price — I was shocked, and my inner Uncle Scrooge was full of wonder (laughs).

13. What do you think of your fans?

I like to think they’re open-minded, grounded, and passionate. But I can’t say I know them all (laughs).

14. What do you think of our site?

Love it! It’s well designed and full of great resources — I had no idea “Aztec Metal” was a genre! Sites like Breathing The Core are crucial for keeping the underground scene alive and giving independent bands a voice. Thank you for that!

15. Something to add?

Just love. To everyone listening, supporting, or coming to shows — thank you. Keep your ears open and your mind curious.