Stolas

About

Stolas is an American post-hardcore band. The name derives from multiple sources across different cultural and artistic contexts. In demonology, Stolas refers to a demon documented in the Ars Goetia. The term also appears in music beyond the band itself, notably as the title of Stolas: Book of Angels Volume 12, a 2009 album by the Masada Quintet. Additionally, Stolas serves as the name of a genus of beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae. In contemporary popular culture, Stolas is recognized as a character in the animated series Helluva Boss. The band's adoption of this multifaceted name reflects its connection to alternative music while drawing from rich historical and cultural references.