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Stick is the bassist and a multidisciplinary creative behind Slay Squad, one of the most dynamic genre-defying acts to emerge from Southern California's music scene. Known for pioneering a blend of hardcore, deathcore, and hip-hop into a signature genre the band has dubbed "Ghetto Metal", Stick's bass lines are the driving force behind the group's high-energy, mosh-pit-heavy performance.
While locking into both hip-hop inspired grooves and punishing metal riffs, Stick manages to maintain the raw street energy that defines the group's identity. His stage presence is magnetic and Stick commands the audience with a hyper-energetic physically dynamic playing style that hits as hard visually as it does sonically. He plays an important role in drawing fans into the band's visceral live experience where energy and rebellion collide.
His contributions have helped the band cultivate a growing fanbase and appear on high profile releases. Slay Squad has built momentum through singles like "Fye Fye Fye", "Beam", and "Gumbo, and through touring with heavy acts in the metal scene such as Limp Bizkit, Dying Fetus, and Suicide Silence. They gained wider attention after appearing on A$AP Rocky's 2026 album Don't Be Dumb on the track "STFU".
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As Slay Squad continues to grow within both metal and hip-hop scenes, Stick remains a central part of the band's identity. He helps push forward a genre-bending sound that challenges the boundaries between heavy music and rap culture.
"As the bassist for Slay Squad I need an instrument that can keep up with the intensity of our music and Strandberg gives me incredible clarity plus tight low end with UNMATCHED comfort. The design and balance make it one of the most comfortable basses I've ever played by far. Effortless to play aggressive sets night after night, mixed with the balance and playability being on a whole other level, and the tone stays tight no matter how hard I'm playing. It's the perfect bass for the intensity and precision our music demands. AND on top of all that, visually it fits perfectly with my style. It looks just as modern as it feels and sounds." - Stick