Stem is an Estonian metal band formed in 2002. The group has a line-up built around six members: Elijah Ivanov, Mart Kinkar, Kaur Kokk, Taavi Narits, Kristjan Oden and Raido Traumann.

Overview

Stem develops a heavy sound drawing on metal, rapcore, metalcore, melodic hardcore and nu metal, with contemporary classical also listed among its styles. The band describes its approach as combining influences from acts such as Soilwork, Meshuggah, Gojira, Mnemic and Lamb of God, while keeping a strong focus on groove, melody and two lead vocals.

History

The group forms in 2002 and changes line-up several times in its early years. By 2006 it reaches a stable combination that leads to its debut album, Marble Men. Over time, the band continues to revise its membership, with changes including the addition of Martin Kuut on keyboards and the arrival of Madis Kaljuvee on bass. Former members listed for the band include Edmar Sulaoja, Tanel Kõnd and Siim Maran.

Live activity and collaborations

Stem gives dozens of live performances and appears with a range of acts from Estonia and abroad, including Mnemic, Vanity Beach, Instora, Jairus, Pedigree and Metsatöll. The band also has a video for “The Beast from the Great Beyond”.

Line-up

Current members

Taavi Narits – vocals
Mart Kinkar – vocals, guitar, keyboards
Elijah Ivanov – guitar
Kaur Kokk – guitar, programming
Raido Traumann – bass
Kristjan Oden – drums

Former members

Edmar Sulaoja – vocals
Tanel Kõnd – bass
Siim Maran – guitar
Madis Kaljuvee – bass
Martin Kuut – keyboards