Have you heard about Stöner yet? They’re a new ‘supergroup’ former by Brant Bjork (Kyuss, Fu Manchu), Nick Oliveri (Kyuss, Mondo Generator, Queens of the Stone Age), and Ryan Güt (Hammerface).

Their debut album, “Stoners Rule” is set to be released on June 25!

Brant talked to Outlaws of the Sun about how the band came together, “Nick called me up and wanted to jam. So we got together and we were having a blast and this felt right. It was cool all of us playing together. It felt like we were kids starting out again just playing for the fun of it without any outside pressure. We all put our musical influences into this via original jam sessions. This feels like a mixture of punk rock, metal, blues rock and hard rock. Some stuff we’re already known for and some stuff that will surprise and hopefully entertain people.”

And this is a full-time thing. Brant went on to say, “We’ve got long-term plans for Stöner and the music that we create. We’re booking tour dates for 2022 onwards in Europe and possibly in the United States. Those plans are in the hands of our booking agents but we’ve been told the pandemic should be under more control next year and more areas will be open up for live performances to happen.”

“Stoners Rule” was recorded at The Rad Cabin in Joshua Tree, California in October 2020 by Yosef Sanborn. Cover art was designed by Branca Studio.

“Stoners Rule” track listing:

1. Rad Stays Rad
2. The Older Kids
3. Own Yer Blues
4. Nothin’
   05. Evel Never Dies
5. Stand Down
6. Tribe / Fly Girl

Love finding ‘new’ bands.

Which band recently made your radar that everyone should know about?

Meanwhile, Clutch just announced some dates for winter 2021 and Stöner will be support.

CLUTCH tour dates:

Dec. 27 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head
Dec. 28 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Dec. 29 – Cleveland, OH – Agoura Theatre
Dec. 30 – Detroit, MI – Filmore Theatre
Dec. 31 – Cincinnati, OH – The Icon

Written by Todd Hancock