Top 20 Stoner bands

Riffs, weed, Riffs, mushrooms and more Riffs!
I put some bands that I think have at least some stoner elements in their music. Enjoy and hope you find some new bands to listen.
Thanks for watching and enjoy!
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Songs:
20. 1000mods - El Rollito
19. Orange Goblin - Blue Snow
18. Acrimony - Space Cat # 6
17. Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats - I'll cut you down
16. Acid King - Electric Machine
15. Goatsnake - El Coyote
14. Red Fang - Prehistoric Dog
13. The Obsessed - Streetside
12. The Sword - Freya
11. Slo Burn - Pilot the Dune
10. Clutch - The Soapmakers
9. Unida - Wet Pussycat
8. Truckfighters - Desert Cruiser
7. Monster Magnet - Dopes to Infinity
6. High on Fire - 10000 Years
5. Corrosion of Conformity - Albatross
4. Queens of the Stone Age - Mexicola
3. Sleep - Dragonaut
2. Electric Wizard - Black Mass
1. Kyuss - Green Machine

[@themexican4015]

I love how they picked 20 stoner bands out of maybe 200 and every idiot is mad their favorite isn't in the list. I can think of at least 50 others that aren't on the list. Relax.

[@SomeJustice19k]

While I agree, I think it's universally agreed that Fu Manchu should definitely be on this list.

[@bepivisintainer2975]

because people are bullocks

[@NickyHendriks]

I ain't mad, had multiple bands I like on the list

[@Vortal_Cord]

Quite a few more than 200 and stoner is only half a genre anyway. Between all the sludge, heavy psych, doom, etc... influences everyone has their own definition anyway. Relax indeed.

[@aaronbickford8725]

Maybe they are just voicing their opinion? Why do you assume they are mad? People are passionate about music…their favorite bands…I think it’s great!

[@germandirt641]

Fu Manchu????

[@spikebradford3257]

Nebula, Atomic Bitchwax, Black NASA, Brain Police, Brant Bjork, Gorilla, Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell, Graveyard, Spirit Caravan, Witchcraft, The Hidden Hand, Internal Void, Kadavar, Mountain Tamer, Orchid, Pentagram, Rainbows Are Free, The Shrine, Anvil of Crom....there are a few out there!

[@harthart8039]

hahaa, i you are right Dude!!

[@jonspencer12]

A glaring omission in deed. Should be #2. Electric Wizard goes to #19.

[@ferizamanuwu6381]

Chack my band from indonesia bro >>> MURAM ROCK

[@gotohellaaron]

Written In Stone is really fun to play on guitar.

[@isaacpunch9295]

That riff in HoF’s 10,000 Years is an absolute stage destroyer. One of my favorite riffs ever.

[@thejake4145]

The bass intro just sets the whole song up to be badass

[@helterskelter1178]

No Fu Manchu? No Melvins? No Nebula? No Wolfmother? No Weedeater? No Masters of Reality? No Trouble? Glad to see my hometown boys Red Fang get a mention.

[@joecool5670]

Trouble is Doom

[@helterskelter1178]

Trouble is definitely doom, my bad. Love em 🤘

[@joecool5670]

@@helterskelter1178 Yeah, Love them soooo Bad, since i was 15 or so. I am 53 now. Cool Name btw. Love the Beatles too.

[@05EVORS]

6/20 spots were versions of Kyuss dna and Matt Pikes stuff lol ...what you mentioned would have filled those spots easily

[@markrosenquist8259]

Fu Manchu for sure!

[@jidi7201]

Age of winters, the Sword. Best album ever. I listen this album daily since 5 years, cant live without

[@greymatters6015]

Lot of great bands in there! Thanks for including Uncle Acid. Awesome band that more people should know about.

[@jedediahhoffman7925]

The sword! This band is off the chain. Glad to see them getting some love!

[@christophervole2790]

Mad props for putting Slo Burn and Unida in the list. I kept saying to myself, “where’s Kyuss?!” Your list did not disappoint, lol. One band I probably would add in there would be (early) Kadavar; Stoner metal to the hilt. Thanks for sharing!

[@fuzzbuzz2000]

Kadavar,Nebula,Lowrider,Sasquatch,Pentagram,Mos Generator,Freedom Hawk,Blind Dog,Siena Root,Gomer Pyle,Elder,Deaf Radio,Luna Sol,GreenLeaf,King Buffalo,Palm Desert,BeenTrees,MotherShip....the list goes on!

[@spikebradford3257]

I'd take the word "Top" out of the title but, yes, these are some stoner bands.

[@NickHaVAnaClub]

Imagine thinking your opinion matters

[@spikebradford3257]

@@NickHaVAnaClub Wow, what a surprisingly dickish reply.

[@soulthrasher9]

Wtf are you talking about they included Sleep, Kyuss, Electric Wizard and Monster Magnet. End of question.

[@jakeybball]

COC is so underrated

[@saturnkingofmushrooms7821]

So is monster magnet

[@154Jamesp]

Seven Days. Oh yeah

[@Micah77798]

@@154Jamesp kick ass song.

[@gregggentry7060]

Absofrkinlutely they are!

[@doomzakon]

Black Sabbath is the best doom stoner band.

[@headbangerscastle]

They are the best metal band of all the genres.

[@SolidFoxHoundSF]

@@headbangerscastle except they’re neither doom nor stoner.

[@Noothgrush420]

@@SolidFoxHoundSF they’re proto stoner doom

[@kevinismawayoflife4660]

@@SolidFoxHoundSF as an old school Metal head I find it really hard to keep up with the ever growing list of subgenera. I remember when the term “Thrash Metal” first started floating around.

[@Noothgrush420]

@KIRKHAUS 878 yes, yes they are because that “pigeonhole” exists now and with a retrospective analysis, they are proto stoner doom. Dunno why that triggers some dudes so much lmao

[@desiolle2874]

I don't know who you have to bounce but Fu, Nebula and Bitchwax have to make the list....

[@cubehire3653]

well said. I agree

[@pattykrypto]

Unquestionable. Those 3 are absolute must haves.

[@careytamburrino746]

100% agreed

[@MrStx1969]

we think alike!!! cant ignore them

[@ekoeschannel140]

Yes

[@Fubar0106]

Fu Manchu is Definitely top five. Nebula needs on the list. Some newer bands should be included also.

[@user-jb3yi6uh3t]

thats right man!

[@zachcarrington9452]

Good to see 1000 mods getting some love

[@lk6687]

-Acid Mammoth -Wolfmother -The Pilgrim -Black Sabbath

[@FleshWound42]

Toke, Bongzilla, Bong Ripper, Neurosis, Melvins

[@spike7038]

I’m with you bro.......

[@simonbedan139]

They are Sludge not Stoner

[@johnnymitz]

I am glad you included Acid Kings.

[@joelhensley5322]

solid top four no matter how you split it

[@SomeJustice19k]

Three John Garcia bands. 😂😂 Love it. They're all awesome.

[@clarisahrrnandez7049]

Greece has a great stoner rock scene, there are severeal band like 1000 mods that easily can come to this list like planet of zeus, nightstalker to name just a few, great list by the way!

[@ovrlay]

Can you name some more? ευχαριστώ

[@dylansnyder]

I love how John Garcia was in three of the clips here

[@mikeseaquest9246]

THE MONGOOSE FLIES

[@themexican4015]

Watching this just makes me miss live shows.

[@scaredypicker]

It’s weird that I’m not massively into metal at all, but I can’t get enough of stoner stuff.

[@Irregular_John]

Slo Burn and Unida should be way higher up the list. And the fact that Fu Manchu is straight up missing is criminal.

[@soulfireclash2882]

Yob

[@marywinnifred9242]

Great call on Acrimony! BONG ON LIVE LONG!

[@spacegrass2738]

CLUTCH is the band I partake my late night smoke sessions to the most.Although I do love most of these bands.Definitely top 3 genres of music for me 🤘

[@Steely_Fran]

Planets align, a king is born...

[@mikebrase5161]

@@Steely_Fran Jesus on the Dashboard

[@petersamboy2578]

Great call w/ Kyuss !!

[@dolfin9829]

8:45

[@divinefallfromgrace]

Generally pleased with this list- Acrimony getting a mention is a big plus, they were criminally underrated! So many other legends could've made it though- Fu Manchu, Mondo Generator, Sheavy, The Atomic Bitchwax, Ohms...

[@jaysmartin]

Fu Manchu never seem to make it through .... i don't get it

[@lennertcornette]

I think Fu Manchu is the most boring stoner band ever together with Red Fang. Never understood them. Aaaah, another Acrimony fan, nice, Tumuli Shroomaroom was amazing.

[@marywinnifred9242]

Words can't express how amazing Acrimony were! Have you heard Sigiriya? Most of the band in a new form ❤️

[@divinefallfromgrace]

@@lennertcornette Red Fang are devastating Live...

[@divinefallfromgrace]

@@marywinnifred9242 I haven't!! Was wondering what happened to the guys from the band, tanx indeedy 😉

[@TheCjamez]

Yo yo yo Elder needs to be here, Dead roots stirring is sick

[@TheCjamez]

@@LubberKing 😂😂

[@custompainter]

8:45 You’re welcome

[@karstenhammerhansen]

That's a wild ranking, but thank you for the music :)

[@ylevjr]

-Black Sabbath -Electric Wizard -Kyuss

[@Ananias-bass]

Finally a video about stoner scene without including Black Sabbath.

[@gotohellaaron]

@ 7:30 Monster Magnet is wicked awesome! I love those guys!

[@BiteTheCurbNow]

Id like to see Fu Manchu and Down on here. Decent job buddy....love it

[@diegogalindo1138]

All great bands Throtlerod + Karma to burn + Sasquatch are in my heart too

[@superawesomescience911]

i got to see Clutch and CoC perform on the same ticket. Both have amazing live sound.

[@jimmyb207]

I love Wo Fat for my late night smoke and listening sessions.

[@chrisberry789]

Glad Acid King made the list. Lori is the Riff Queen

[@bustocream97]

No elder?

[@tri0tran]

Just seen Truckfighters tonight.Amazing live act.🤘

[@gorilafrommanila]

Man i wish i could see them in Portugal.

[@soulfireclash2882]

They're amazing

[@iii2187]

Los natas from argentina, they came in the 90s, meteoro 2028 it's my fav song

[@christosmeitanis6896]

I'm so glad you included 1000mods

[@headbangerscastle]

They are a great great band.

[@PressuredSpeechBand]

As soon as I heard their popular song "Vidage" I knew I had to own all their albums.

[@Markko1986]

THE SWORD is number one on my list.

[@jasonmarchetti2739]

Great list. Familiar/love most. Will check out the others soon.

[@user-lj2cb2pj8j]

New Jersey's own monster magnet ❤

[@blondwithnoe]

1. Bongripper 2. Bongripper 3. Bongripper

[@1999wharfrat]

Interesting list. Love to see Fatso Jetson , Yawning Man, and Brant Bjork on the list, but to each their own.

[@apparaoapparao]

Great list, I’ll mention Elephant Tree. Was fortunate to see Clutch open for the Melvins mid 90s. Best show I’ve ever seen. Epic.

[@PressuredSpeechBand]

Hell of a list my friend! Gave me so many more bands to check out! \m/

[@headbangerscastle]

Thanks, that´s the idea.

[@bobp9512]

I LOVE all of these BUT ....TROUBLE STILL #1 in this category!! R.I.P. Eric Wagner AKA "DOOMPA"

[@bloodymary3008]

Atomic Bitchwax, Green Lung, Blood 🩸 Ceremony

[@dillinguuur79]

When I first saw Acid King I thought it was Hank 3 playing bass until I walked all the way up to the stage, shit tripped me out for about 45 seconds.

[@johncrawford5449]

Better title. Top 20 bands that play sabbath riffs

[@caravann26]

It's so true .so true

[@kannonmcafee]

Witch Mountain is a slower, doomier outfit that would fit in this list beautifully.

[@LordYisusCraist]

LOS NATAS, from Argentina. Listen to them. LOS NATAS.

[@headbangerscastle]

I see a lot of comments about Los Natas, I'm gonna check them out.

[@LordYisusCraist]

@@headbangerscastle Scott Reeder said that once they played for Kyuss in a private show in someone's house and that he loved them. They are a true worldwide reference for the style.

[@soulfireclash2882]

Anyone here fuck with Dub Trio? It's actually wild how well dub can mix with stoner metal. Both can be ambient as hell.

[@natsinagol]

Check out Elder

[@SKREVR]

Pentagram was an influence on half the bands listed, not only that but better. Where would Cathedral be ?

[@suggoz]

You just missed the best of them: Yob, Operator Generator, Kaiser, Low Rider, Slomatics, Conan

[@lkjs-si2sr]

Everyone will come up with a different top 20, this one was pretty good. Its kinda hard to rank Kyuss/Qotsa/Sleep/EW, I have no clue how I would make a justifiable choice.

[@fallofegg]

Weedeater and Bongzilla really should be on here

[@loganadolf7363]

No shit...I hate that "stoner rock/metal/whatever" is reserved for this side of it. The vocal style just kills me. So cheesy

[@nikolaisavinykh1104]

1. Electric Wizard 2. Sleep 3. Kyuss

[@ChicagoRob2]

Big fan of Nebula

[@timheffernan4303]

Click this looking for some new bands. Every one on this list is in my top 20

[@melle4390]

Glad to see Goatsnake made the list. A very underrated band.

[@smmusicplus96]

God damn right Kyuss is the top of the list!

[@stefwanjonswing3445]

My Sleeping Karma. Worth a listen.

[@henrygriffen40]

THE MIGHTY HIGH ON FIRE and SLEEP are the 2 best stoner doom bands

[@spuuuuuz]

High on Fire aren't doom, at all.

[@henrygriffen40]

@@spuuuuuz CLUTCH is not doom,High on Fire blows the boys out of the bong water

[@user-ie5dm4sp1p]

Blind dog

[@harthart8039]

1.Obsessed 2.Kyuss/Queens 3.Fu Manchu

[@albi004]

NIGHTSTALKER 🤘

[@fsekas1919]

ε ναι ρε φιλε! πλακα μας κανουν?

[@ericdahlstrom1598]

Sabbath,magnet,kiss,sleep

[@spekenbonen72]

Very good list!!! I would make an honourable list: Thumlock (Australia) Nightstalker (Greece) Earthride (U.S.A.) Nebula (U.S.A.) The Mystick Krewe of Clearlight (Sadly only 1 album....R.I.P.) 35007 (LOOSE) (Netherlands) Astrosoniq (Netherlands) Church of Misery (Japan) Cowboys & Aliens (Belgium) Dozer (Sweden) Lowrider (Sweden) Roachpowder (Sweden) Ship of Fools (U.K.) Wo Fat (U.S.A) (You can tell by the list I'm pretty much stuck in the 90's, or bands originating in the 90's)

[@headbangerscastle]

Good names there, gonna check the ones I don't know.

[@desiolle2874]

@@headbangerscastle Tumbleweed too bro...Oz's finest good vibe stoner

[@johngillespie3409]

Lowrider and dozer

[@desiolle2874]

@@johngillespie3409 yeah can't go wrong there...

[@jamescameron6819]

Wo Fat!!!!!

[@pawlpoche8736]

The Sword and The Obsessed!!!!!!

[@absenceovmeasurablefrequen1709]

High On Fire is number one, in my opinion. Eternally.

[@lotuscorpse]

Or Sleep. Just Matt Pike projects in general!

[@Nachsosa]

Some Sludgie there bro

[@user-lj2cb2pj8j]

Perfect list

[@erblinqerimi7871]

Naxatras, Samsara Blues Experiment,All Them Witches, Radio Moscow,..

[@thomasfarmer1730]

The Sword 🤘

[@zer0kills]

My cousin is the current drummer in that band

[@TheCjamez]

@@zer0kills Thats sick!

[@zer0kills]

@@LubberKing it is no lie. His name is Santiago Vela III we call him little Jimmy.

[@dylanberger5885]

I could be wrong,, but Personally I'd have kept Corosion of Conformity off because I feel like they're more sludgey than the other bands on this list. Also id have swaped out Kyuss for Sleep since I feel Kyuss best exemplifies that Palm Dezert scene where as Sleep are just like definitive stoner metal imo.

[@darrentrinetto1585]

red fang better be here

[@darrentrinetto1585]

update, i’m happy

[@andrewbishop4447]

The thing is there is a 100 plus more stoner bands that you’ve never heard of that are probably really good

[@1mikewalsh]

So true on the local levels.

[@gorilafrommanila]

KYUSS being first wasnt going to be actually any news to me.

[@derekneville8175]

Monster magnet for me

[@20vtechnik]

Great list, but you have no idea how pissed Sleep is at not being #1 on this list.

[@manuelsan4901]

Kyuss is much better. Sleep is just a monotonous and doughy version of Black Sabbath' first 3 albums. Kyuss' music is much more creative and groovy. Also, Garcia's voice has more strength, body and feeling

[@20vtechnik]

@@manuelsan4901 Let me tell you one great thing about music....a 'best bands' or 'favorite bands' list is largely SUBJECTIVE. For the record, Kyuss is awesome. I just think Sleep is pissed because they aren't #1.

[@infinitedeath4567]

Great list.

[@jesseharper9622]

I was surprised Clutch was number 10. Was expecting them to be higher.

[@macaz1986]

Acid King. The greatest.

[@tito.tarantula]

The title should read 20 Random Stoner Bands

[@rodrigoma9313]

Where are "Los Natas" from Argentina??

[@dr.doodledorf426]

I prefer bands that don't take themselves too seriously for the most part. Stoner metal is like that and still fun. That's why it's my favorite metal subgenre. Well that and the fucking riffs 🤘🤘🤘

[@soulfireclash2882]

IDK some of those guys take themselves too seriously. A lot of the fans definitely do.

[@thomascoleman7396]

John Garcia on here 3 times!

[@headbangerscastle]

John Garcia is the Midas of Stoner, everything he touches is gold

[@tomperez4097]

All the guys in Kyuss were talented you can't have that much talent in one band at a time and stay together Homme , Bjorn, Garcia all Had different ideas look at the body of work all three have done all of it bad ass.......

[@warthog91]

This was a damn fine list, no doubt ! I would maybe add Freedom Hawk - Thunderfoot. Honestly that whole (Holding on) album is a must listen kinda thing.

[@probablygeorge6489]

Did you know the singer of Kyuss went on to make another band called Hermano? "My boy" and "Brother Bjork" are great

[@bflo1000]

Yes! They shoulda been on this list too.

[@ShredForth]

Trouble, Down, Cathedral, Witchfinder General, Sabbath, Budgie, Masters of Reality, Orchid, Priestess, Elder, Spiritual Beggars, Witchcraft.

[@MattyPants00]

John Cougar Mellancamp is in Slo Burn?

[@tralph40]

King Weed!!

[@fredericchaboteau7056]

REZN and Windhand

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

love it!!