Queens of the Stone Age
a (wip) Shrine by Lilacia (eravulgaris)
History
Queens of the Stone Age is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington. Despite being founded in the Pacific Northwest, they are rooted from the Californian Palm Desert Scene, and are credited as the band to popularize the stoner rock genre.
Created by frontman Josh Homme, Queens of the Stone Age began their illustrious career with their first album, Self-Titled / Queens of the Stone Age, as a two-man band: Alfredo Hernández on drums, and Josh Homme on everything else (vocals, guitar, bass). The two performers knew each other from their previous band, Kyuss, which was formed in Palm Desert, California.
They were accompanied by bassist Nick Oliveri on their first tour, and he was officialized into the band's lineup following the tour.
This history section is a work in progress. More to be added later!
Why I Love QOTSA
Concert Experience
Albums
Self-Titled / Queens of the Stone Age
Released in 1998.
Queens of the Stone Age was the triumphant first album released by the group. With only Alfredo Hernández on drums and Josh Homme on vocals, guitar, and bass, this album is ridden with heavy, dark, and sensual grooves.
Rated R
Released in 2000.
Songs for the Deaf
Released in 2002.
Lullabies to Paralyze
Released in 2005.
Era Vulgaris
Released in 2007.
...Like Clockwork
Released in 2013.
Villains
Released in 2017.
In Times New Roman...
Released in 2023.
Alive in the Catacombs
Released in 2025.
Music Videos
This is not every music video they have released, but some of my favorites. Notes on each song/video below each video embed (work in progress, to be added).
No One Knows
Go With The Flow
Sick, Sick, Sick
...Like Clockwork
Emotion Sickness
Song of the Week
Tension Head
A re-recording of the song 13th Floor by Mondo Generator, Nick Oliveri's individual project. Such a sick song, full of vocal screams, shredding guitar, and dour lyrics.
