Writing about riffs since 2019.
We love Stoner Rock. And All Things Heavy…
Monster Riff was founded around a love for Stoner Rock and all of its sonic brothers and sisters—Fuzz, Psychedelia, and Doom. There’s something about a bone-rattling riff that really gets us excited.
We’re here to explore every nook and cranny of Stoner Rock, Doom Metal, Heavy Metal, and Prog. We dive deep into its history, interview the scene’s coolest artists, review the latest records, and discuss bands from an angle you might not have considered.
More importantly, we’re here for the music.
Rock out with us.
About the Editors
Editor Emeritus, Pat Schober
Pat Schober has a bit of an obsessive side. When he finds a great song with a really cool riff, he’ll play it on repeat. Again. And again. And again. If he’s working at his computer, he might even let it play for hours.
It’s happened to “Vidage” by 1000mods. It’s happened to “My First Knife Fight” by Swan Valley Heights. It’s happened to “Get Out of Here” by Sasquatch.
He’s obsessed with riffs.
And Stoner Rock is a great place to find new ones.
Pat Schober founded Monster Riff to celebrate a music genre that often goes underappreciated.
Enjoy.
Scott Spiers, Managing Editor
Scott Spiers is almost as obsessive as Pat Schober. He’s been chasing the Monster riff since 1974, when he heard his first Black Sabbath album.
Having survived the Dark Ages (1977 thru 1992), he rediscovered the Riffage he craved with Kyuss’ Blues for the Red Sun.
Years later, he started Cleanandsoberstoner, connecting the power of the Riff with Music Therapy and personal recovery.
Now he’s aching to search far and wide for that Monster Riff in all its forms: Stoner Rock, Doom Metal, Traditional Metal and even Prog.
Write for Monster Riff
If you love riffs as much as we do, send us a line!
We’d love to talk about your article ideas and get your name and voice on Monster Riff.
Email the editor at cleanandsoberstoner@gmail.com