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QUEENS OF THE
STONE AGE

From the ashes of Kyuss comes the new band Queens of the Stone Age, featuring former Kyuss founder/guitarist Josh Homme, drummer Alfredo Hernandez and bassist Nick Oliveri. Hailing from Palm Desert, CA, Kyuss released four albums that continue to influence bands who have fallen under the categorization of "stoner rock" before disbanding in 1995. Kyuss, particularly Homme, witnessed a growth from a desert band to cult-status over the years; at their last show in1995, fans solicited cries of "Josh is God!" to the then 22 year-old guitarist and main songwriter.

A band's band, Kyuss toured with such artists as Metallica, Ween, Soundgarden, White Zombie, Masters of Reality and Faith No More, ultimately reaching a legendary level internationally after their demise.

After Kyuss disbanded, Homme relocated to Seattle and ended up touring with the Screaming Trees for two years. He also embarked on producing a series of ongoing albums titled Desert Sessions for the Man's Ruin label, featuring collaborative works by a revolving cast of musicians like Ben Shepherd and John McBain (Man's Ruin also released a Kyuss/Queens of the Stone Age split EP in December of 1997). He rejoined with Hernandez, who played drums on Kyuss' last LP, and the two recorded what is now the debut album, Queens of the Stone Age. Self described as an extremely heavy band, with bold hooks and mature melodies, the current incarnation of Queens was formed in early1998 when Homme and Hernandez asked Oliveri to join them.

Indeed, the band's current Iggy Pop and Can influences are evidenced in the more sparse, trance-like grooves of Queen's sound.





 
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