EMQs with STONE SEA
EMQ’s With STONE SEA
Hi everyone! Welcome to another EMQS, this time with Brasilian/ Irish Stoner/ Alt Rock band, Stone Sea. Huge thanks to their Vocalist/ Guitarist, and founder member, Elvis Suhadolnik Bonesso, for taking part.
What is your name, what do you play and can you tell us a little bit about the history of the band?
It usually starts with a spark — a riff, a melody, or even a rhythm that feels alive. I’ll build around that idea, record a rough sketch, and bring it to rehearsal. From there, Gonzalo and Pino add their own flavours, and the song takes a new form. Sometimes it’s very structured, sometimes completely spontaneous. The process is like sculpting — carving until it feels right.
How did you come up with your band name?
I wanted something that sounded fluid yet strong — something that embodied contrast, like the balance I’m always searching for in life and music. Stone Sea came after some reflection, and it just felt perfectly balanced between weight and motion.
What Country / Region are you from and what is the Metal / Rock scene like there?
I’m originally from Brazil, which is where Stone Sea was born. But I like to say the band was raised in Ireland — I lived there for ten years after releasing the first album. Last year, I moved to Spain for a new job as a sound designer and reformed the band here. It’s refreshing to be born again… this time with sunglasses (laughs).
What is your latest release?
Our latest single Age of Tears is out now, and it’s part of our upcoming album Ad Astra, set for release in 2026. The next single, Left to Be, drops on December 12th alongside a live show at Louie Louie in Estepona.
Who have been your greatest influences?
Black Sabbath, Nirvana, and Type O Negative were huge influences. But also a lot of blues, classical, and world music. Outside of music, I’d say nature, dreams, and cosmic curiosity — anything that makes you feel small and infinite at the same time.
What first got you into music?
Blame my family for calling me Elvis I guess (laughs).
If you could collaborate with a current band or musician who would it be?
Kirk Windstein from Crowbar would be a dream. I absolutely love his riffs and his guitar tone. Plus, we both share an obsession with Type O Negative, so that couldn’t go wrong. I’ve seen him twice in person but was too shy to say a word (laughs). He seems like a genuinely kind guy though..
If you could play any festival in the world, which would you choose and why?
Desertfest would fit us perfectly — dusty riffs and hypnotic grooves belong there. Same goes for Sonic Blast. Both have that raw energy I love.
What’s the weirdest gift you have ever received from a fan?
Probably a shot of some suspicious homemade beverage. I can’t really recall – perhaps that’s a good proof (laughs).
If you had one message for your fans, what would it be?
[speaks in indistinguishable alien language]
If you could bring one rock star back from the dead, who would it be?
Please, someone bring Ozzy back.
What do you enjoy the most about being a musician? And what do you hate?
I love creating — crafting noises that somehow turn into emotion. It feels like a superpower. What I hate? Let’s just say musicians could be slightly better paid (laughs).
If you could change one thing about the music industry, what would it be?
I’d give more space to new artists and ideas. Feels like mainstream media’s been looping the same few chord progressions for decades.
Name one of your all-time favourite albums?
Master of Reality by Black Sabbath. It’s been with me since I was a teenager — still sounds as fresh and heavy as ever.
What’s best? Vinyl, Cassettes, CD’s or Downloads?
I’ve been through all phases, but I have to say I’m getting into Vinyls, and it seems that is a non-return kinda thing. I love seeing the album art, reading through the lyrics while hearing that subtle noise from a vinyl player. It’s an experience in itself.
What’s the best gig that you have played to date?
I’m very fond of some memories from the Dublin early gigs. I didn’t know much about the scene or the city itself, so I had no idea how things would go. Fortunately, we were quite well received and that pushed me onto recording our first EP there, Vaporizer.
If you weren’t a musician, what else would you be doing?
Probably sound design full time, which I already do alongside the band. Or something creative like film scoring — I need sound in my life one way or another.
Which five people would you invite to a dinner party?
Carl Sagan, Dimebag Darrell, Jacque Fresco, Peter Steele, and David Lynch. Can’t think of a weirder yet memorable party. If I ended up alive from it, I’d have inspiration for 10 new albums.
What’s next for the band?
We’re focused on releasing Ad Astra in 2026 and playing shows around Andalucía. We’re already crafting new songs too — they’re shaping into something intense.
What Social Media / Website links do you use to get your music out to people?
Behold the link of all links: https://linktr.ee/stonesea
Time for a very British question now. As an alternative to the humble sandwich, is the correct name for a round piece of bread common in the UK either a Bap, a Barm (or Barm Cake), a Batch, a Bun, a Cob, a Muffin, a Roll or a Tea Cake?
The only acceptable answer is Tea Cake. End of debate.
Thank you for your time. Is there anything else that you would like to add?
Thank you for having us. To everyone reading — stay tuned for Left to Be on December 12th and for our album Ad Astra in 2026. See you on the road.
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