IoMP 139: Best Stoner Metal Bands of All Time
What do you get when two metalheads celebrate 4/20 without actually smoking anything?
Apparently… one of the most “intelligent” conversations about stoner metal ever recorded.
In this special episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom take a deep (and occasionally very confused) dive into the world of stoner metal—one of the most vibey, riff-heavy, and hypnotic subgenres in the entire metal spectrum.
Starting with the undeniable influence of Black Sabbath—the band that helped shape both doom and stoner metal—the conversation spirals (in the best way possible) into discussions about Grammy-winning riff lords High on Fire, the slow-burning legends Sleep and their hour-long odyssey, progressive stoner crossover giants Mastodon, groove-heavy favorites like The Sword, and cult icons like Bongzilla (yes, that name is real)
Whether you’re a seasoned fan of the genre or just curious why some songs last longer than your average movie, this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and enough fuzzy riffs to make your speakers feel secondhand smoke.
🎧 Hit play now—and prepare for a surprisingly deep dive into one of metal’s most laid-back (but still heavy as hell) subgenres.
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