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Queens of the Stone Age
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Palm Desert, California (1997 – present)
Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA or simply Queens) is an alternative rock band from the Palm Desert, California area in the United States. The band is frequently labeled stoner rock, although they reject the label. QOTSA developed a style of riff-oriented, heavy music which the band’s founder and mastermind Josh Homme described as ‘robot rock’, saying that he “wanted to create a heavy sound based on a solid jam, and just pound it into your head”. Since then, their sound has evolved to incorporate a variety of different styles and influences.
While in high school, Josh got together with locals Brant Bjork, Chris Cockrell (later replaced by Nick Oliveri) and John Garcia resulting in the formation of Kyuss (firstly known as “Sons of Kyuss”). QOTSA formed in 1997, rising from the ashes of Kyuss and began playing together during the now legendary Desert Sessions. Homme has drawn all of the members from that diverse group of musicians for QOTSA. The band originally formed under the name Gamma Ray, but almost faced a lawsuit from the European metal band of the same name.
QOTSA have gone through many line-up changes since first breaking into the hard rock scene. Their most recent line-up includes: Josh Homme (Guitar, Vocals), Troy Van Leeuwen (Guitar, Lap Steel, Keyboards, Backing Vocals), Joey Castillo (Drums), Michael Shuman (Bass, Backing Vocals) and Dean Fertita (Keyboards, Guitar, Backing Vocals).
While in high school, Josh got together with locals Brant Bjork, Chris Cockrell (later replaced by Nick Oliveri) and John Garcia resulting in the formation of Kyuss (firstly known as “Sons of Kyuss”). QOTSA formed in 1997, rising from the ashes of Kyuss and began playing together during the now legendary Desert Sessions. Homme has drawn all of the members from that diverse group of musicians for QOTSA. The band originally formed under the name Gamma Ray, but almost faced a lawsuit from the European metal band of the same name.
QOTSA have gone through many line-up changes since first breaking into the hard rock scene. Their most recent line-up includes: Josh Homme (Guitar, Vocals), Troy Van Leeuwen (Guitar, Lap Steel, Keyboards, Backing Vocals), Joey Castillo (Drums), Michael Shuman (Bass, Backing Vocals) and Dean Fertita (Keyboards, Guitar, Backing Vocals).
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tape_tv wrote:
Noch mehr Videos von den Queens of the Stone Age gibts auf tape.tv http://www.tape.tv/artist/queens%20of%20the%20stone%20age Viel Spaß beim Angucken!
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duckduckduck wrote:
I went to the benefit concert. It was the best show I've ever seen. The acoustic version of Go With the Flow they opened with was so powerful it made me cry.
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FOTSA wrote:
I need that version of I'm designer.... where can I get it?
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Hazard02 wrote:
The better song is A song for the Dead
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warzarmz wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Hardcore+Porn+Enthusiasts
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mariotoro wrote:
Robot Rock!
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InstantClassic wrote:
More people need to tag this "Robot Rock" :)
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Stuvning wrote:
Probably a bit optimistic but a new album next year would be great. Usually there's 2 years between their albums (except for Songs for the Deaf & Lullabies) Although I haven't heard anything yet. Here's to hoping!
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red157 wrote:
His head his shaved to show support for cancer research...
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LouIsImmortal wrote:
<:( no hope for gingers? Bake... Trip out musics!
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St0rm wrote:
a band with a 'ginger' as a frontman has no hope :-P
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nolanriot wrote:
what are you guys talking about haha? I don't see it. :/
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mistame wrote:
josh with a shaved head? wtf?
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Demon_Brother wrote:
josh has a shaved head now. weird
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red157 wrote:
Anyone go to the Natasha benefit concert?
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HokusPokus23 wrote:
It sure does. Infinity should have been on it though. But You Can't Quit Me Baby is legendary. and I agree with the awesomeness of the Bronze.
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ankke wrote:
my god their self-titled album rocks
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maxpayne4664 wrote:
I keep on playin our favorite song I turn it up while you're gone It's all I got when you're in my head And you're in my head so I need it
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smalldeadinsect wrote:
i agree
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RyanTheBoy wrote:
Best song is The Bronze. Anyone who contests that needs to listen to it and then agree with me.
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Events
- Aug 16 Natasha Shneider Benefit Henry Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, United States
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Leeds Festival 2008
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- Band Members
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- Alain Johannes
- Alfredo Hernandez
- Brendon McNichol
- Dan Druff
- Dave Catching
- David Grohl
- Gene Trautmann
- Joey Castillo (2002 - present)
- Josh Homme (1997 - present)
- Mark Lanegan
- Matt Cameron
- Mike Johnson
- Natasha Shneider
- Nick Oliveri
- Troy Van Leeuwen (2002 - present)
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