A burst of heavy Weather returns White to the drums Nov 20, 2009
The quartet - comprising Alison Mosshart (the Kills), Jack White (the White Stripes), Dean Fertita (Queens of the Stone Age) and Jack Lawrence (the Raconteurs/Saboteurs) - are, as Mosshart says, ''like, a real band. They released their debut album Horehound this year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Essentials: This weekend's live music picks Nov 20, 2009
With Josh Homme, the singer and guitar player of Queens of the Stone Age; John Paul Jones, the bassist of Led Zeppelin; and the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, who played drums for Nirvana, Them Crooked Vultures is one of the most talked-about bands of 2009 - despite the fact that the band has rarely performed live. With Mini Mansions. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Top albums of the decade Nov 18, 2009
Queens Of The Stone Age 'Songs For The Deaf' 16. The Streets 'A Grand Don't Come For Free' 17. (iAfrica.com)
Strokes voted album of the decade Nov 17, 2009
The year 2002 is the most well-represented in the list with eight albums, including releases by Interpol, The Streets and Queens of the Stone Age. NME Editor Krissi Murison said: "This is the definitive word on the greatest albums of the 00s - as voted for by everyone who helped make music brilliant this decade.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Them Crooked Vultures, 'Them Crooked Vultures' Nov 16, 2009
That seems to be the philosophy behind Them Crooked Vultures, the teaming of Led Zeppelin s John Paul Jones on bass and keys, Foo Fighters Dave Grohl on drums, and Queens of the Stone Age s Josh Homme on guitars and vocals. The band s self-titled debut at times leans too heavily on familiar riff n roll, but for the most part it s a groovy cross-generational jam. (Boston Globe)
* Dave Grohl,Foo Fighters pilot, roosts with vultures Nov 16, 2009
And now Grohl has recently formed another group, Them Crooked Vultures, which puts him back behind the drums alongside the guitarist and singer Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age and the former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. Peoples perception of Dave is that hes the nice guy of rock n roll, said Homme, and thats accurate. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Black Hollies not a 'dark' version 1960s pop group Nov 13, 2009
Morey's former band found a lot of success through work with big names like Dave Grohl and Queens of the Stone Age. But while many would be impressed by this, it's a contentious topic for him. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Overcast, with a chance of stone-cold blues Nov 13, 2009
The quartet - comprising Alison Mosshart (the Kills), Jack White (the White Stripes), Dean Fertita (Queens of the Stone Age) and Jack Lawrence (the Raconteurs/Saboteurs) - are, as Mosshart says, ''like, a real band ... Of course, Queens of the Stone Age took a break because Josh was on Them Crooked Vultures. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, 'New Moon' Cast Dazzle Hollywood Hot Topic Nov 8, 2009
Burke loves AC/DC, Reaser chose the unlikely pairing of Jay-Z and Ryan Adams, Greene likes Jimmy Buffett, and Campbell Bower is a Queens of the Stone Age man. Movie. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Vikings will be Vikings in ‘Severed Ways’ Nov 6, 2009
It s actually a collection of previously released songs by Brian Eno, Queens of the Stone Age, Judas Priest, and the Kraut-rock outfit Popol Vuh. Part Werner Herzog wilderness trial, part epic music video, part religious commentary, part jest, the movie expands a whiff of an idea into a full-blown mood piece. (Boston Globe)
Foo Fighters taking a break Nov 4, 2009
The walls of the industrial complex are lined with dozens of gold and platinum records from his days with Nirvana, Queens of the Stone Age and, of course, the Foo Fighters ... CNN: Everyone seems to be working on side projects, but I've got to ask about Them Crooked Vultures (Grohl's side project with Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones and Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme). (CNN)
Adam Lambert's 'Time For Miracles': A Fiery Video For A Classic Power Ballad Oct 22, 2009
" Written by the tandem team of Alain Johannes (who also plays in Queens of the Stone Age and Them Crooked Vultures) and the late Natasha Shneider, it's a song that's tailor-made to Lambert's strengths: a completely classic ballad, and a showcase for his big, booming vocals and otherworldly range, the stuff he He's apparently moving away from this sound on his debut album, and one could be forgiven for wondering why, because he positively owns it here. It's a big stage for him the lead single... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Adam Lambert's 'Time For Miracles' Hits The Net Oct 20, 2009
I sang for my life," Lambert said. The power ballad was composed by Alain Johannes and the late Natasha Shneider, who succumbed to cancer on July 2, 2008. (Alain and Natasha performed together in the '90s rock outfit Eleven.) Johannes, a producer, engineer and guitarist in his own right, has also worked with Kelly Clarkson, Chris Cornell, Queens of the Stone Age and Hilary Duff in various capacities. Lambert and his record label have maintained that the classic-rock sound of "Time for Miracles"... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Celebrity birthdays for Oct. 18-24 Oct 15, 2009
Singer-bassist Nick Oliveri (Queens of the Stone Age) is 38. Keyboardist Charlie Lowell of Jars of Clay is 36. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Them Crooked Vultures get into a jam Oct 13, 2009
Queens of the Stone Age singer-guitarist Josh Homme led the way with courtly charm and a full arsenal of blistering riffs and dynamic vocals, darting from stoner drone to funky falsetto. In terms of sheer hard rocking power, the trio, augmented by guitarist Alain Johannes, lived up to the pre-show buzz. (Boston Globe)
Band Hero Track List Pre... Oct 10, 2009
Queens Of The Stone Age - "No One Knows". Spin Doctors - "Two Princes". (IGN PS2)
'Drink Up' to play in State College Sep 30, 2009
He's inspired by bands like Queen, Queens of the Stone Age and Joy Division -- they all ignored the popular sounds of their respective times to explore the sounds they were interested in, he said. The band is also influenced by stand-up comedy and talk radio. (Daily Collegian, PA)
5 nuggets of knowledge about stones Sep 30, 2009
Rock band names and artists include The Rolling Stones; The Stone City Band; Stone Temple Pilots; singer Joss Stone; Queens of the Stone Age; Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor s side project Stone Sour; and black metal group The Stone, just to name a few. Sources: YouTube, Wikipedia. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Birds of a feather rock together in super tour Sep 5, 2009
Secrecy surrounds the recordings and touring plans of Them Crooked Vultures, which features Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Kyuss) on vocals and guitar, Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, and former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl on drums. Posters have been plastered around town this week featuring a picture of a vulture-headed man and a link to a website with a clock counting down to next Friday, when an announcement is expected to be made by Frontier Touring. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The young and restless Aug 28, 2009
Thorpe already had an insight into the vagaries of rock'n'roll, having watched her cousin, Brody Dalle, play in bands, marry and divorce Tim Armstrong from punk band Rancid and then have a baby with Queens of the Stone Age singer and guitarist Josh Homme. De Sousa-Reay was more naive about the whole experience and while flying to Tokyo for film clips is a dream come true, she admits the less-glamorous side came as a shock at first. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rock supergroup play first UK gig Aug 28, 2009
Them Crooked Vultures features Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters and Nirvana, John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin and Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age. They made a surprise appearance at Brixton Academy in London. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Jet Roars Back Aug 25, 2009
The band seems to have borrowed some heaviness from producer Josh Homme, and when you listen carefully (especially in the fat bass lines), you hear hints of his own band, Queens of the Stone Age. If there is a common thread among these songs, it's the welcome-to-the-monkey-house undercurrent of sex. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Entertainment Weekly's Picks of the Week Aug 24, 2009
Speaking of time flying, the band that made waves when they emerged with the fastest-selling debut album in British music history in 2006 is now up to album No. 3, partially recorded with Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age. "Breakthrough," Colbie Caillat (out Tuesday). (CNN -- Showbiz)
DGC/Interscope to Release Where the Wild Things Are Motion Picture Soundtrack: Original Songs by Karen O and the Kids Aug 21, 2009
Dubbed Karen O and the Kids, these include Tristan Bechet (Services), Tom Biller (co-producer with Karen O and member of Afternoons), Bradford Cox (Deerhunter), Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Dean Fertita (Queens of the Stone Age, The Dead Weather, The Raconteurs), Aaron Hemphill (Liars), Greg Kurstin (The Bird and the Bee), Jack Lawrence (The Dead Weather, The Raconteurs, The Greenhornes), Oscar Michel (Gris Gris), Imaad Wasif (New Folk Implosion, Alaska), Nick Zinner, (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and an... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rock Band Metal Track Pack Aug 18, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Big fat slabs of metal headed your way with all new Rock Band tracks from Motorhead, Hawkwind, Nazareth, Blue Oyster Cult and more. (IGN PS2)
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Queens Of The Stone Age - "Make It Wit Chu". Rammstein ; "Du Hast". (IGN PS2)
Rock supergroup springs to life Aug 7, 2009
They also launched a MySpace page, adorned with logos from the artists' normal bands - Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age and Led Zeppelin ... Most notably, Grohl stepped in to record and tour with Queens Of The Stone Age after original drummer Gene Trautmann quit in 2001. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Top 10 July singles Aug 4, 2009
The Monkeys try their hand at dark and plodding with Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age producing. Meanwhile, Alex Turner crushes on a girl who "likes to aggravate the ice cream man on rainy afternoons" and spends most verses eating junk food. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
From the gutter to the bars Jul 24, 2009
Since his band Screaming Trees disbanded in 2000, he has collaborated with Queens of the Stone Age, Creature with the Atom Brain, Bomb the Bass and Soulsavers ... " Not many people would have the nerve to leave a revered rock band like Queens of the Stone Age but that's what Lanegan did. However, he is keen to work with them again. "They're great friends I just went out and had lunch with Josh [Homme] a couple of weeks ago. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Soulsavers to Launch Headlining Tour in September Jul 23, 2009
Broken features the return of Mark Lanegan [Queens of the Stone Age, Screaming Trees] on vocals and includes duets with Spiritualized's Jason Pierce ("Pharaoh's Chariot"), Faith No More frontman Mike Patton ("Unbalanced Pieces") and Gibby Haynes of the Butthole Surfers ("Death Bells"). Also appearing on the album are Richard Hawley (backing vocals on "Shadows Fall"), Australian newcomer Red Ghost (Rosa Agostino) and studio bassist Martyn LeNoble (Porno For Pyros, Jane's Addiction). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dead Weather generates storm of metal and punk Jul 20, 2009
Bassist Jack Lawrence also plays in the Raconteurs, and guitarist Dean Fertita is a member of Queens of the Stone Age. If the band s pedigree, and the notion of what that intriguing alchemy might yield, seemed too good to be true, in a sense it was. (Boston Globe)
Storm’s a brewing with the Dead Weather Jul 17, 2009
A supergroup of sorts - featuring Alison Mosshart (the Kills), Dean Fertita (Queens of the Stone Age), and Little Jack Lawrence (the Raconteurs, the Greenhornes) - the quartet plays a grim and grimy brand of indie rock that splits the difference between down-and-dirty urban blues and sleazy hard rock. The band initially came together last October only intending to record a single, a cover of Gary Numan s Are Friends Electric. (Boston Globe)
25 New Guitar Hero 5 Songs Jul 17, 2009
Queens Of The Stone Age - "Make It Wit Chu". Rose Hill Drive - "Sneak Out". (IGN PS2)
Man arrested after refusing to lower his music Jul 16, 2009
Following on the successful heels of The White Stripes and The Raconteurs, Jack White has now joined forces with Alison Mosshart ( The Kills ), Jack Lawrence ( The Raconteurs ) and Dean Fertita ( Queens of the Stone Age ) to form a rock band called The Dead Weather. The bands highly anticipated debut album, Horehound , is available to listen to in full and for free, exclusively on iLike 00001FAF (the leading social music discovery service) for the next 24 hours at www. (Fresno Bee)
Wednesday weather song: 'Will There Be Enough Water?" Jul 15, 2009
Wednesday weather song: 'Will There Be Enough Water. Wednesday weather song: 'Will There Be Enough Water. (USA Today -- Weather)
Best bets: Can Harry Potter cast a spell? Jul 13, 2009
The band also features Alison Mosshart of The Kills, Dan Ferita of Queens of the Stone Age and Jack Lawrence, who also plays in The Raconteurs. ClashMusic. (MSNBC -- News)
Triple j hottest 100 of all time Jul 12, 2009
45 No One Knows - Queens of the Stone Age. 46 Epic - Faith No More. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Guitar Hero: Van Halen Jun 5, 2009
Also playable here at the show are the VH songs "Jump" and "Ain't Talking About Love." The other bands joining the party include Queen, Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, and Blink 182. You'll start out seeing the modern Van Halen, but eventually unlock the classic images of the band with huge hair and tight pants. (IGN PS2)
'Guitar Hero 5' promises expanded options May 29, 2009
Others on the 82-band roster include the usual suspects (Bon Jovi, Iron Maiden, Queens of the Stone Age), some fresh faces (Band of Horses, Arctic Monkeys, Vampire Weekend) and a few classic rockers who are new to the franchise (Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Elton John). "Guitar Hero 5" will reach stores Sept. 1, a week before "The Beatles: Rock Band" from rival MTV Games. (MSNBC -- Technology)
The Dead Weather and Tinted Windows join the supergroup ranks May 22, 2009
From left: The Raconteurs' ''Little'' Jack Lawrence and Jack White have joined guitarist Dean Fertita of Queens of the Stone Age and Kills vocalist Alison Mosshart to form the Dead Weather ... This time the Jacks' compatriots include guitarist Dean Fertita of Queens of the Stone Age and Alison Mosshart, vocalist for the Kills. (Boston Globe)
BACKSTAGE: Shakespeare will be remembered on Memorial Day May 21, 2009
The Dead Weather is a new group made up of White Stripes singer/guitarist Jack White, Alison Mosshart (The Kills), Dean Fertita (Queens of the Stone Age) and Jack Lawrence (The Raconteurs). The group's first album will be released July 14, and Street Scene is one of just three festivals they'll play on their debut tour. (North County Times)
The Second Wave of Stoner Rock (199... May 16, 2009
Queens of the Stone Age by Queens of the Stone Age (1998). As the mighty Kyuss broke up and splintered, lead guitarist Josh Homme went on to form Queens of the Stone Age with former Kyuss bassist Nick Oliveri. (Suite101.com)
Arctic Monkeys wrap up new album May 14, 2009
The four-piece have been working with Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme on the record, which they hope to release this August. Festival curated. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Van Halen confirmed for 'Guitar Hero' May 9, 2009
No specific tracks were listed, but Activision said it will include music from guest bands including Queen, Weezer, blink-182, The Offspring and Queens of the Stone Age. It's not clear which band members will appear as avatars within the game. (MSNBC -- News)
Activision makes 'Guitar Hero: Van Halen' official May 8, 2009
GH Van Halen will include some of Van Halens greatest hits -- no word on whether that includes the Sammy Hagar-fronted version -- as well as tunes from guest acts such as Queen, Weezer, blink-182, The Offspring and Queens of the Stone Age. Guitar Hero 5 carries on the $1 billion-and-rocking franchise with new features that let players drop in and out of performances -- and change instruments and difficulty levels -- without re-starting songs. (USA Today -- Tech)
Smash Hits Full Track Re... May 6, 2009
Queens Of The Stone Age - "No One Knows". The Donnas - "Take It Off". (IGN PS2)
Guitar Hero Smash Hits S... May 2, 2009
Guitar Hero Pantera - "Cowboys From Hell (Live)" Franz Ferdinand - "Take Me Out" Queens Of The Stone Age - "No One Knows" Joan Jett lackhearts - "I Love Rock N' Roll" Boston - "More Than A Feeling" White Zombie - "Thunder Kiss '65" Blue yster Cult - "Godzilla" Helmet - "Unsung (Live)" Queen - "Killer Queen" Incubus - "Stellar" Ozzy Osbourne - "Bark At The Moon" Deep Purple - "Smoke On The Water" The Donnas - "Take It Off" The Exies - "Hey You". Guitar Hero II Avenged Sevenfold - "Beast And The... (IGN PS2)
Turbonegro: Norwegian punk band returns to S.F. Apr 17, 2009
Nashville Pussy and Queens of the Stone Age. Turbonegro's legacy continued to grow and the band was bigger than it had ever been. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Smash Hits Track Reveal Apr 17, 2009
Queens of the Stone Age - "No One Knows". Joan Jett lackhearts - "I Love Rock N' Roll". (IGN PS2)
Meg & Dia's New Album, Here, here and here, Due out April 21st, 2009 on Warner Bros. Records Apr 17, 2009
The video was shot and directed by Aaron Platt (One Republic, Queens of The Stone Age) and can be seen here. MySpace Music is holding an online album listening party today, April 16th, where fans can listen to the entire album before release at MySpace. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sounds of summer Apr 15, 2009
The Dead Weather - Horehound (June 9, 2009)Jack White's latest super-group consists of singer Alison Mosshart (The Kills), bassist Jack Lawrence (The Raconteurs) guitarist Dean Fertita (Queens of the Stone Age), and White on the drums. With this lineup, "Horehound" can't go wrong. (Daily Orange, NY)
Papa Roach: Recession Proof! Apr 3, 2009
Directed by Chris Sims (Queens of the Stone Age, Jimmy Eat World), the "Lifeline" video underscores the dire state of the global economy. Frontman Jacoby Shaddix explains, "While we were writing Metamorphosis in early 2008, the band was very aware of the grave issue of our economy's downward spiral. It was literally right in front of us in my hometown of Sacramento. Houses left and right were foreclosing with families left on their asses out in the cold, which inspired me to write the lyrics to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Growing in extremes Mar 27, 2009
Teams up with Queens of the Stone Age alumni on this dusty, stoner-rock collaboration. Sings on five songs including the sexy I Wanna Make It Wit Chu, plays various instruments as well as Homme's girlfriend in a video. (The Age, Australia)
Jack White Debuts New Band, The Dead Weather Mar 14, 2009
White Stripes offshoot features members of the Kills, the Raconteurs, Queens of the Stone Age. by Gil Kaufman. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Jack White Forms Another Band Mar 14, 2009
He's already a member of The White Stripes and The Raconteurs, and now hes got a third band, The Dead Weather, which includes Alison Mosshart of The Kills, Dean Fertita of Queens Of The Stone Age and Jack Lawrence of The Greenhornes. Fertita and Lawrence are also in The Ranconteurs. (KWTX.com, TX)
Robbie Williams, Edison Chen, Bristol Palin Mar 13, 2009
Other members of The Dead Weather are Alison Mosshart of The Kills, Dean Fertita of Queens of the Stone Age and Jack Lawrence of The Greenhornes. (AP). (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Jack White adds a new band to busy mix Mar 13, 2009
During the party, White and the three other members of the group Alison Mosshart of The Kills, Dean Fertita of Queens of the Stone Age and Jack Lawrence of The Greenhornes previewed their new album Horehound due out in June. The four of them sat on a couch as the music played, White closing his eyes and swaying his head, Mosshart chain smoking and mouthing the lyrics. (MSNBC -- News)
Casino Ballroom opening weekend, plus Bret Michaels Feb 18, 2009
The debut went platinum, and its follow-up, Machine, has been certified gold as the band toured side-by-side with the biggest names in music, from Reinventing The Steel alongside Pantera and Slayer, to Family Values with Linkin Park, Staind and Stone Temple Pilots, and amongst Black Sabbath, Godsmack, P.O.D. and Queens Of The Stone Age on OZZfest. Doors 6 p.m.; Show 7:15 p.m. GA: $20. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
