Queens of the Stone Age

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Queens of the Stone Age

With relentless grooves that build tension through driving rhythms and jagged guitar lines, their music demands engagement while creating a visceral connection.

alternative rock · hard rock · stoner rock

United States Est. 1996
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The song

“No One Knows”

Features an immediate hook and showcases their style effectively, serving as a strong standalone introduction to the band's music.

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About Queens of the Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age matters for their potent blend of heavy riffs and melodic hooks that has redefined the landscape of rock music, engaging generations of listeners who seek both grit and groove.
Their ability to craft anthems that resonate emotionally while maintaining a hard edge has made them a cornerstone in alternative rock, influencing countless bands to explore darker themes while still embracing catchy melodies. Their approach is...
Their ability to craft anthems that resonate emotionally while maintaining a hard edge has made them a cornerstone in alternative rock, influencing countless bands to explore darker themes while still embracing catchy melodies. Their approach is characterized by a willingness to experiment with structure and sound, often weaving together elements of stoner rock, punk, and even dance rhythms into a cohesive sonic tapestry. By employing unconventional time signatures and dynamic shifts, they create an atmosphere that feels both raw and polished, allowing each track to evolve while retaining its core intensity. This innovative approach invites listeners into a world where the familiar meets the unexpected, making their music feel alive. Lyrically, Queens of the Stone Age often delves into themes of desire, isolation, and the complexities of human relationships. The storytelling is laced with irony and sincerity, crafting narratives that are both relatable and surreal. Their vocal delivery oscillates between haunting and commanding, ensuring that each song hits with emotional weight while still allowing room for interpretation.

12 studio albums· 31 total releases· 2 decades· United States

Full discography

Queens of the Stone Age's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

31 releases • 12 albums • 2 EPS • 1996–2023
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EPs ()

...Like Cologne album by Queens of the Stone Age

...Like Cologne

2013

Gamma Ray album by Queens of the Stone Age

Gamma Ray

1996

Singles ()

The Way You Used to Do album by Queens of the Stone Age

The Way You Used to Do

2017

The Vampyre of Time and Memory album by Queens of the Stone Age

The Vampyre of Time and Memory

2013

I Sat by the Ocean album by Queens of the Stone Age

I Sat by the Ocean

2013

My God Is the Sun album by Queens of the Stone Age

My God Is the Sun

2013

Make It wit Chu album by Queens of the Stone Age

Make It wit Chu

2007

The Fun Machine Took a Shit & Died album by Queens of the Stone Age

The Fun Machine Took a Shit & Died

2007

3's & 7's album by Queens of the Stone Age

3's & 7's

2007

Sick, Sick, Sick album by Queens of the Stone Age

Sick, Sick, Sick

2007

Burn the Witch album by Queens of the Stone Age

Burn the Witch

2006

In My Head album by Queens of the Stone Age

In My Head

2005

Little Sister album by Queens of the Stone Age

Little Sister

2004

First It Giveth album by Queens of the Stone Age

First It Giveth

2003

Go with the Flow album by Queens of the Stone Age

Go with the Flow

2003

No One Knows album by Queens of the Stone Age

No One Knows

2002

Feel Good Hit of the Summer album by Queens of the Stone Age

Feel Good Hit of the Summer

2000

The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret album by Queens of the Stone Age

The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret

2000

If Only album by Queens of the Stone Age

If Only

1998

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Songs to start with

If you'd rather pick a song than an album.

  1. 1

    "Feel Good Hit of the Summer" — from Rated R (2000)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  2. 2

    "Feet Don’t Fail Me" — from Villains (2017)

    establishes the sonic palette early

  3. 3

    "Regular John" — from Queens of the Stone Age (1998)

    establishes the sonic palette early

  4. 4

    "Keep Your Eyes Peeled" — from ...Like Clockwork (2013)

    establishes the sonic palette early

  5. 5

    "Obscenery" — from In Times New Roman... (2023)

    establishes the sonic palette early

  6. 6

    "Everybody Knows That You Are Insane" — from Lullabies to Paralyze (2005)

    establishes the sonic palette early

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