Queens of the Stone Age Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Rock Alternative rock Blues rock Art rock Psychedelic rock Experimental rock Metal Hard rock Stoner rock Alternative metal Industrial rock Neo-psychedelia Nu metal Desert rock Modern rock Stoner metal palm desert scene

Members

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Josh Homme

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Kyuss The Desert Sessions Them Crooked Vultures Screaming Trees Eagles of Death Metal Sound City Players The Fiffiff Teeners

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Dave Grohl

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Guitarist Drummer

Groups:

Nirvana Foo Fighters Tenacious D Killing Joke Them Crooked Vultures Sound City Players Probot Melvana Crisis of Conformity Dream Widow The Backbeat Band Scream Dee Gees Dain Bramage Live Lounge Allstars G.B.I Harlingtox A.D. Kids for Cash Churn

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Troy Van Leeuwen

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Failure A Perfect Circle The Desert Sessions The Wondergirls Gone Is Gone Enemy Sweethead

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Michael Shuman

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Singer Guitarist Bassist Drummer

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Mini Mansions

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Nick Oliveri

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Singer Bassist

Groups:

Kyuss The Desert Sessions Dwarves STÖNER Vista Chino Mondo Generator Bl'ast! Bloodclot

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Dean Fertita

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Guitarist Keyboardist

Groups:

The Dead Weather Iggy Pop

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Paz Lenchantin

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Singer Bassist Keyboardist Violinist

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Pixies A Perfect Circle Silver Jews Zwan

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Brody Dalle

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Singer Guitarist

Groups:

The Distillers Eagles of Death Metal Transplants Spinnerette

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Jon Theodore

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Drummer

Groups:

The Mars Volta One Day As a Lion Giraffe Tongue Orchestra

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Matt Cameron

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Pearl Jam Soundgarden Temple of the Dog 3rd Secret Skin Yard Bam Bam MC50 M.A.C.C. Hater Wellwater Conspiracy Eleven Tone Dogs Nighttime Boogie Association Gossman Project Couch Of Sound Ten Commandos Harrybu McCage

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Alain Johannes

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist Drummer Keyboardist Music Producer

Groups:

The Desert Sessions Them Crooked Vultures Sound City Players Eleven Anthym What Is This? Ten Commandos

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Joey Castillo

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

The Desert Sessions Danzig Eagles of Death Metal Circle Jerks Zakk Sabbath Trash Talk Goatsnake Bl'ast! Wasted Youth California Breed Sugartooth The Wildabouts DOOM REGULATOR Bloodclot Zilch The Hellcat Saints Pusherjones General Fucking Principle

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Dave Catching

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist

Groups:

The Desert Sessions Eagles of Death Metal Mondo Generator earthlings?

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David Catching

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

The Desert Sessions Eagles of Death Metal Mondo Generator

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Mark Lanegan

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

The Desert Sessions Mad Season Screaming Trees The Gutter Twins Mark Lanegan Band The Twilight Singers

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Mike Johnson

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Dinosaur Jr Snakepit

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Chris Goss

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Music Producer

Groups:

Kyuss The Desert Sessions Sound City Players The Fiffiff Teeners Masters of Reality

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Natasha Shneider

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist Composer

Groups:

The Desert Sessions Eleven Anthym Black Russian

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Gene Trautmann

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

The Desert Sessions Eagles of Death Metal The Miracle Workers

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Alfredo Hernández

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Kyuss The Desert Sessions Yawning Man Ché Brant Bjork and The Bros

No gear added

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Dan Druff
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Brendon McNichol

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

The Desert Sessions Masters of Reality

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About

Queens of the Stone Age is an American rock band that emerged from the Palm Desert scene, known for its unique blend of stoner rock, alternative rock, and desert rock. The band was formed in 1996 by Josh Homme (vocals, guitar), following the dissolution of his previous band, Kyuss. Over the years, the lineup has seen numerous changes, but key members have included Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar, keyboards), Michael Shuman (bass, vocals), Dean Fertita (keyboards, guitar), and Jon Theodore (drums). Their music is characterized by heavy, riff-driven sounds with psychedelic and experimental touches, making them a pivotal force in modern rock.

How to Sound Like Queens of the Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age’s sonic landscape is a gritty, hypnotic fusion of thick, distorted guitar riffs and driving rhythms. The band's aggressive yet melodic sound often incorporates layered guitar textures and unconventional time signatures, creating a dynamic listening experience. Homme's preference for Epiphone Dot and Ovation Ultra GP guitars contributes to the raw, resonant tones that define their style. Amplifiers like the Ampeg VT-40 lend a vintage warmth, while effects such as the Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive add a gritty edge to their sound. This combination of gear and adventurous musicianship crafts a soundscape that is as expansive as the desert from which they hail, embracing both chaos and precision.

Discography

Queens of the Stone Age (1998 Version)

1998

Queens of the Stone Age

1998

Rated R

2000

Songs For The Deaf

2002

Lullabies To Paralyze

2005

Over The Years And Through The Woods (Live At Brixton Academy / 2005)

2005

Era Vulgaris

2007

Rated R - Deluxe Edition

2010

...Like Clockwork

2013

Villains

2017

In Times New Roman...

2023

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