Origin: Germany
Location: Dresden, Saxony
Formed: N/A
Genre: Atmospheric Sludge / Post‑Metal
Status: On hold
Label: Unsigned / Independent
Themes: Not officially listed
Seas of Stone was an atmospheric sludge/post‑metal band from Dresden, active until 2012 and known for a sound rooted in heavy, slow‑moving riffs, melancholic atmosphere, and a strong sense of emotional weight. Their music blended the density of sludge with the expansive, cinematic qualities of post‑metal, often unfolding in long, tension‑driven structures. The band released a demo in 2009, marking their earliest known material.
Their first official release was the split with Chakrun (2010), which introduced their bleak, immersive approach. This was followed by the self‑titled “Seas of Stone” EP (2011), a more refined and atmospheric work that showcased the band’s interplay between crushing heaviness and introspective calm. The EP remains their most recognized release and captures the core of their sound: layered guitars, deep bass presence, and a rhythmic foundation that moves between restraint and eruption.
The band went on hold in 2012, with no further releases since.
Michael Paul – Bass
Henning Ebermann – Drums
Martin Paul – Guitars
Also in: Ur
Jakob Ritter – Guitars
Also in: Ur
Demos
Splits
EPs