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Queens of the Stone Age

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Group. Formed 1996.

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Biography

Queens of the Stone Age is an American Grammy Award-nominated rock band from Palm Desert, California, United States, formed in 1997. Originally formed under the name Gamma Ray by guitarist Josh Homme, following the breakup of his previous band, Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age developed a style of riff-oriented, heavy music which has been described by Homme as 'robot rock', saying that he "wanted to create a heavy sound based on a solid jam, and just pound it into your head". Their sound has since evolved to incorporate a variety of different styles and influences.

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  1. Era Vulgaris 2007

    Era Vulgaris

    Reviewed by Eamonn Stack

    It manages to sound completely thrown together, made up on the spot, yet completely...

  2. Lullabies To Paralyze 2005

    Lullabies to Paralyze

    Reviewed by Chris Long

    Picking highlights is like standing outside the witch's house in Hansel and Gretel and...

  3. Songs For The Deaf 2002

    Songs for the Deaf

    Reviewed by Nick Reynolds

    It all depends how you like your rock...if you like it tricky, claustrophobic but with...

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  1. Queens of the Stone Age - Reading and Leeds 2008

    Watch Josh Homme confess his vices to Huw Stephens.

    Queens of the Stone Age - Reading and Leeds 2008

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