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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=586 Wed, 06 May 2026 19:38:56 -0400 Wed, 31 May 2023 19:00:02 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=586 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/dave-grohl-on-recording-songs-for-the-deaf-without-click-tracks-there-was-this-energy-and-spontaneity-that-anything-could-happen https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/dave-grohl-on-recording-songs-for-the-deaf-without-click-tracks-there-was-this-energy-and-spontaneity-that-anything-could-happen Music News: "There was this energy and this spontaneity that anything could happen."]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 19:38:56 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/tab_spotlight/qotsas-no-one-knows-riff-sits-between-straight-and-swung-tighten-the-timing-and-youll-kill-it https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/tab_spotlight/qotsas-no-one-knows-riff-sits-between-straight-and-swung-tighten-the-timing-and-youll-kill-it Tab Spotlight: Although one of the most iconic rock riffs, most players will struggle to capture its "unnatural" bounce on the first try. It's the subtle rhythmic tension and low-tuned secrets that keep this track sitting in a pocket that’s not quite straight, but not quite swung.]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:27:58 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/its-not-made-up-the-real-meaning-behind-queens-of-the-stone-ages-name-and-biggest-hit-eodm-frontman-reveals https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/its-not-made-up-the-real-meaning-behind-queens-of-the-stone-ages-name-and-biggest-hit-eodm-frontman-reveals Music News: "You'll hear that it's an instruction manual."]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:02:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/too-ordinary-troy-van-leeuwen-explains-why-he-prefers-jazzmasters-over-strats-names-one-major-issue-he-has-with-les-pauls https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/too-ordinary-troy-van-leeuwen-explains-why-he-prefers-jazzmasters-over-strats-names-one-major-issue-he-has-with-les-pauls Gear: "I just need more colors like that, that are a little bit more interesting than a Strat."]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:30:14 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/were-one-of-the-last-bands-that-got-in-before-the-door-closed-josh-homme-speaks-on-success-suggests-qotsa-might-have-had-it-easier-than-modern-bands https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/were-one-of-the-last-bands-that-got-in-before-the-door-closed-josh-homme-speaks-on-success-suggests-qotsa-might-have-had-it-easier-than-modern-bands Music News: "It's not that we're not huge, but that's not my desire either. I don't want the responsibility of being massive."]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:50:07 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh-homme-opens-up-on-health-issues-explains-why-he-really-cancelled-qotsas-tour-it-was-difficult-for-me https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh-homme-opens-up-on-health-issues-explains-why-he-really-cancelled-qotsas-tour-it-was-difficult-for-me Music News: "I'm going to finish what I started."]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:28:12 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/emotions-run-hotter-and-higher-josh-homme-reveals-one-key-aspect-of-writing-qotsa-songs-names-one-side-of-band-he-thinks-is-underrated https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/emotions-run-hotter-and-higher-josh-homme-reveals-one-key-aspect-of-writing-qotsa-songs-names-one-side-of-band-he-thinks-is-underrated Music News: "If something works there, it works everywhere."]]> Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:59:12 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/25-years-ago-they-rallied-against-the-mainstream-rock-with-this-album-today-its-regarded-as-a-genre-classic-179294 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/25-years-ago-they-rallied-against-the-mainstream-rock-with-this-album-today-its-regarded-as-a-genre-classic-179294 Features: "Restricted: Under 17 Requires Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian." ]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:18:37 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/when-stoner-rock-broke-the-rules-20-years-ago-this-experimental-classic-expanded-the-genre-and-confused-fans-176393 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/when-stoner-rock-broke-the-rules-20-years-ago-this-experimental-classic-expanded-the-genre-and-confused-fans-176393 Features: A quirky follow-up to one of the genre's most beloved moments.]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch-josh-homme-is-back-on-stage-for-the-first-time-after-medical-emergency-heres-how-he-sounded https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch-josh-homme-is-back-on-stage-for-the-first-time-after-medical-emergency-heres-how-he-sounded Music News: Four months after surgery, Homme decided he'd had enough time to recover.]]> Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:49:18 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_given_no_choice_but_to_prioritize_his_health_qotsa_cancels_all_remaining_2024_shows.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_given_no_choice_but_to_prioritize_his_health_qotsa_cancels_all_remaining_2024_shows.html Music News: "Josh and the QOTSA family are so thankful for your support and the time we were able to spend together over the last year."]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 22:57:53 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nick_oliveri_reveals_truth_on_qotsa_firing_opens_up_on_relationship_with_josh_homme.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nick_oliveri_reveals_truth_on_qotsa_firing_opens_up_on_relationship_with_josh_homme.html Music News: "A lot of different things happened."]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:54:25 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_to_undergo_emergency_surgery_queens_of_the_stone_age_cancel_european_shows.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_to_undergo_emergency_surgery_queens_of_the_stone_age_cancel_european_shows.html Music News: The news was shared through the band's official social media channels.]]> Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:00:35 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_on_why_bands_have_to_be_willing_to_lose_fans_i_always_say_15_of_the_people_dont_hate_you_you_suck.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_on_why_bands_have_to_be_willing_to_lose_fans_i_always_say_15_of_the_people_dont_hate_you_you_suck.html Music News: "I think the fans that are loyal are the ones that expect the change."]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 23:00:17 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i_was_convinced_it_was_a_mistake_josh_homme_recalls_thinking_the_album_he_says_defines_qotsa_would_be_a_failure.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i_was_convinced_it_was_a_mistake_josh_homme_recalls_thinking_the_album_he_says_defines_qotsa_would_be_a_failure.html Music News: "I was adamant that it would be the end. And, in fact, it was the exact opposite of that."]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2024 02:08:05 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_names_bare_minimum_every_band_should_do_explains_most_important_thing_about_playing_dark_songs.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_names_bare_minimum_every_band_should_do_explains_most_important_thing_about_playing_dark_songs.html Music News: "We, obviously, play some dark stuff, but I don't want the whole evening to be that way. Certainly not anymore."]]> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:24:22 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_explains_what_people_dont_get_about_queens_of_the_stone_age_i_have_people_telling_me_i_didnt_get_it_until_the_ninth_listen.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_explains_what_people_dont_get_about_queens_of_the_stone_age_i_have_people_telling_me_i_didnt_get_it_until_the_ninth_listen.html Music News: "Music is a bit like a tool, and you if you have a new tool that you don't understand how to use, you're like, 'What is this thing?'"]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2024 23:32:55 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_opens_up_on_relationship_with_dave_grohl_speaks_on_honoring_foo_fighters_taylor_hawkins.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_opens_up_on_relationship_with_dave_grohl_speaks_on_honoring_foo_fighters_taylor_hawkins.html Music News: "Dave has been one of the longest romances I've had that's worked."]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 23:24:50 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i_lost_it_i_messed_up_the_solo_josh_homme_recalls_will_ferrell_doing_more_cowbell_skit_with_qotsa.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i_lost_it_i_messed_up_the_solo_josh_homme_recalls_will_ferrell_doing_more_cowbell_skit_with_qotsa.html Music News: "He was sweating, part of his beard was falling off. He had sort of bounced his body [to a point] where his shirt had come up and his belly was out. And so, I lost it."]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:59:13 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_explains_importance_of_playing_over_practicing_guitar_names_younger_band_hes_into.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_explains_importance_of_playing_over_practicing_guitar_names_younger_band_hes_into.html Music News: "I think, when you look at it that way, forget the practice and just keep playing."]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:21:55 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_opens_up_on_dealing_with_emotional_pain_reveals_hes_cancer-free_now.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_opens_up_on_dealing_with_emotional_pain_reveals_hes_cancer-free_now.html Music News: "I guess, more than ever, I'm just still trying to look for the light."]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 21:39:27 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/queens_of_the_stone_ages_troy_van_leeuwen_addresses_accusations_of_just_playing_barre_chords_im_glad_you_think_its_that_simple.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/queens_of_the_stone_ages_troy_van_leeuwen_addresses_accusations_of_just_playing_barre_chords_im_glad_you_think_its_that_simple.html Music News: "I've often heard guys coming up to us saying, 'You guys are just playing barre chords!' [Laughs]"]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:45:35 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_worst_show_queens_of_the_stone_age_ever_played_nothing_went_right_it_seemed_like_a_lifetime-157834 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_worst_show_queens_of_the_stone_age_ever_played_nothing_went_right_it_seemed_like_a_lifetime-157834 Features: "Just kept playing and looking for the end of the set."]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 10:00:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/queens_of_the_stone_age_cancel_live_show_over_medical_recommendations_fans_react_we_all_know_this_is_a_lie.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/queens_of_the_stone_age_cancel_live_show_over_medical_recommendations_fans_react_we_all_know_this_is_a_lie.html Music News: The band was scheduled to perform at The Town Festival in Brazil.]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 18:00:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_says_bands_have_an_agreement_with_the_audience_to_play_the_hits_not_doing_it_is_a_little_cty.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/josh_homme_says_bands_have_an_agreement_with_the_audience_to_play_the_hits_not_doing_it_is_a_little_cty.html Music News: "Acting like a song that a lot of people like is a burden is just a strange reaction to the gift that your fans have given you."]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:09:12 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_of_josh_hommes_custom_guitar_known_as_the_crow-153902 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_of_josh_hommes_custom_guitar_known_as_the_crow-153902 Features: Built by master luthier Gabriel Currie of Echopark Guitars.]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:00:46 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/queens_of_the_stone_age_release_new_single_paper_machete.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/queens_of_the_stone_age_release_new_single_paper_machete.html Music News: Lifted from the band's upcoming album "In Times New Roman..."]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/queens_of_the_stone_ages_josh_homme_reveals_he_was_diagnosed_with_cancer_last_year.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/queens_of_the_stone_ages_josh_homme_reveals_he_was_diagnosed_with_cancer_last_year.html Music News: "I'm extremely thankful that I'll get through this."]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:49:17 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/queens_of_the_stone_age_announce_first_tour_in_5_years.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/queens_of_the_stone_age_announce_first_tour_in_5_years.html Music News: The band will go across North America starting from this Summer.]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/queens_of_the_stone_age_release_new_single_carnavoyeur.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/queens_of_the_stone_age_release_new_single_carnavoyeur.html Music News: Lifted from the band's upcoming album "In Times New Roman..."]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 19:00:02 -0400