Stone Sea are a Brazilian-born, now Spain-based alternative rock band known for blending heavy riffs with world music. Guitarist, singer and founder of Stone Sea Elvis Suhadolnik Bonesso talks below.
Interview with Elvis Suhadolnik Bonesso
If you could choose a historical gig from any era, who would you have seen and why?
Black Sabbath in 1975. Ozzy’s voice was at its peak, the band was completely locked in, and so many of my favorite songs were already written. You couldn’t go wrong.
What advice would you give to people just starting out in the music industry?
Just make sure you love the process, and that you’re not only in it for the outcome. Results can be very unstable; the craft is what carries you.
What were your musical influences growing up?
It started with Nirvana, then Black Sabbath hit hard. From there: Randy Rhoads, Zakk Wylde, Dimebag Darrell, The Beatles, Type O Negative — something heavy yet emotional.
Who did you watch at your first ever gig you attended?
I honestly don’t remember the very first one, but I clearly remember the first big one, which was Ozzy, with Black Label Society and Korn opening.
How did that gig you watched make you feel?
Super excited. I remember screaming my lungs out, although I was very far away. I managed to take a picture with Brian Welch (Korn’s guitarist) and screamed “I love you” to Zakk Wylde before he entered the van — which made him raise his beer to me. My mom took me to that gig together with my sister, which made it even more special.
What was the hardest obstacle you had to overcome to get to where you are now in music?
Keeping the project alive while changing countries (laughs). It forces you to rebuild everything — connections, bandmates. I’m very glad we’re back on track and riding a really nice momentum.
What was your best performance?
The last gig we played, this past Friday, December 12th, to release Left to Be, was very special. The crowd kept singing the song along as we finished it, and the same happened with Prelude. I also met two young fans who were really into our music, and we talked about some of the songs. Everything sounded superb as well, so it was definitely a night to remember.
Do you have a moment you could share from previous gigs or recording experiences?
I remember how excited we were in Ireland when we finished recording our EP Vaporizer (which you can still find on YouTube, as it’s been removed from Spotify). We spent the night listening to it over and over, having beers, and talking about our expectations. It was a great feeling.
Where and when is your next gig?
Dates are being confirmed — the best way to keep up is through our socials under Stone Sea. Or you can check it all here > https://linktr.ee/stonesea
What’s your favourite song and why?
It changes all the time, but right now it’s Age of Tears. Heavy, emotional, and honest — it feels like a turning point.
Why do you make music?
To understand myself better. It’s a way to process my thoughts, emotions, and steps through life.
Talk us through your songwriting process.
It starts organically — a riff, a melody, a rhythm. I let it unfold in my mind until the structure is somewhat clear. By then, I know the melody, the phrasing, and how I’ll shape the vowels. The lyrics then come under the rules of that pattern, but the content is pulled from inside.
If you could offer one small bit of advice to your past self, what would you say?
I’d say the exact same thing I tell people starting out: focus on the process, not the outcome. I’d have been more creative, more functional, and more satisfied overall.
