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Queens of the Stone Age

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2012

    No Surprise, Mark Lanegan's Blues Funeral Is A Drag

    ​Mark Lanegan Blues Funeral 2/7, 4AD: Notwithstanding side projects with Isobel Campbell, Queens of the Stone Age, and Greg Dulli, Blues Funeral marks Lanegan's first solo release since 2004's excellent Bubblegum. That gravel-throated warble is worn in and deeper now, his lugubrious themes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2011

    Hey, If You've Never Heard Rock and Roll...Start With These 10 Records

    Iggy & the StoogesDuff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. His memoir, It's So Easy (Simon & Schuster) is out now.​I've never been real good with the question of "What are your favorite 10 "desert-island" records". But, you know, if you're a resident of one of the Earth-like planet ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 14, 2011

    White Orange

    Iggy & the StoogesDuff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. His memoir, It's So Easy (Simon & Schuster) is out now.​I've never been real good with the question of "What are your favorite 10 "desert-island" records". But, you know, if you're a resident of one of the Earth-like planet ... More >>

  • Music

    August 31, 2011

    Faustine Hudson: She Bangs!

    Seattle's busiest drummer would still rather pick up the tempo than take it easy.

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    Iceage Storm Through Seattle Last Night at the Croc

    ​Iceage, Cult of Youth, Grave Babies, King Dude The Crocodile Sunday, July 31st A four band bill on a Sunday night often means a headliner going on way too late, with people either leaving early or suffering a shit Monday morning if they stay--but the Crocodile and bands ran an amazingly tigh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2011

    Guns 'N' (Over) Doses: The 11 Most Notorious Rock & Roll Crimes

    Varg Vikernes of Burzum and Mayhem burned down churches and murdered a band mate. ​As Duff noted in his most recent column, it's been a pretty bad week for hard rock bassists. First, Michael Todd of Coheed and Cambria was arrested after threatening to blow-up a Walgreens if they didn't cough u ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2011

    A Singing Puppy and Nine Other Commercials You'll Sit Through Just for the Music

    ​A lot of people like football. Even more like children dressed up as Darth Vader trying to use Jedi mind-tricks around the house. It's no wonder then that the last Super Bowl drew in more than 111 million viewers, setting the record for the largest U.S. television audience in a single broadca ... More >>

  • Music

    June 22, 2011

    Neptune Rising

    The University District's historic theater becomes the neighborhood's most important live-music venue in years.

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2011

    The University District's Historic Neptune Theater Becomes the Neighborhood's Most Important Live-Music Venue in Years

    Laura MusselmanMark Lanegan, breaking in the new stage at the Neptune​The University District was in a subdued mood last Friday night. Just days away from the summer solstice, the sky was heavy with clouds and the evening below only vaguely humid. A few young folks walked the Ave or along the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2011

    Fleet Foxes Skip Bumbershoot, Book a Pair of Paramount Shows the Two Days After the Fest

    Renee McMahonFleet Foxes play the Paramount Sept. 6 and 7.​Time was that Labor Day Weekend was the biggest concert weekend of the summer because of Bumbershoot. This year, some of the city's biggest stars are making it a banner week for themselves, too. Just not at Bumbershoot. Let's consider ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2011

    Burgermaster Vs. Master Shake: Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 Comes to Seattle

    Sarah Anne Lloyd, 2011.​ The Night In: Burgermaster's Combo #2 (Burgermaster, fries, and a milkshake) and Cartoon Network's Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1. The Cuisine: Burgermaster is known to some Seattle natives as the local drive-in that doesn't make you get out of your car to get your food li ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2011

    Soundgarden's Playing the Gorge on July 30, the Band's First Proper "Local" Show Since 1996

    ​Queens of the Stone Age, Mastadon, and Meat Puppets will support the recently-reunited Soundgarden on July 30 at the Gorge in what is their first proper local show -- the Showbox thing was a rehearsal -- since the band played Mercer Arena in December of 1996. It does indeed seem that, finally ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2010

    Album Review: Mini Mansions' Self-Titled Debut is Hypnotic Psych-Pop Majik

    ​Artist: Mini Mansions Album: Mini Mansions Release date: November 2 Label: Ipecac/Rekords Rekords Rating (Skip, Stream, or Buy): Buy Download: I recommend owning this one, but for a preview you can stream the entire album on Rekords Rekords' website. You should also hit the band's MySpace pag ... More >>

  • Music

    October 6, 2010

    2 Bit Saloon

    4818 17th Ave. / 21+

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2010

    2 New Releases 2 Old-But-New Releases You Should Pick Up at the Record Store Today

    ​Lady Gaga, The Remix: It's not her highly-anticipated sophomore record, but it's something. This record was released in Japan back in March and finally hits stores stateside today. It features updated, uptempo versions of Gaga's greatest hits, remixed by quite a few big name artists -- like t ... More >>

  • Music

    July 21, 2010

    Dead Weather's Moody Blues

    Despite the ominous moniker, The Dead Weather really just wants to have a slumber party.

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2010

    Tonight: Mini Mansions at the Comet, Dwele at the Triple Door, Portland Cello Project at Neumos

    ​Mini Mansions, with Ships, Paris Spleen, Mars Accelerator. Comet Tavern, 922 E. Pike St., 323-9853. 8 p.m. $7. Mini Mansions is the side project of Queens of the Stone Age bassist Michael Shuman, and as far as offshoots go, it ranks up there with Jack White's The Dead Weather. The band is a t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2010

    Summer Favorites From Queens Of the Stone Age, Sly Stone, and Prince's The Time

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what music is circulating through his space every Monday.​There is nothing better than some cool-ass jams for summertime. I like all kinds of music and these three cuts that I'm gonna highlight are by no means the only things ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2009

    Counting Down My Top 10 Records of 2009, Pt. 2

    Jones, Homme and Grohl, looking clearly displeased with the results of their collaboration.​ Part one of this ten-part series can be viewed here. The feverish anticipation that built around the new project involving Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, Queens of the Stone Age mastermind Josh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2009

    Before You Go See Them Crooked Vultures, You've Gotta Give The Sporting Life a Spin

    Krist Novoselic is a regular contributor to Reverb. His column on music and politics runs every Tuesday on the Daily Weekly.​With Them Crooked Vultures coming to The Paramount on Saturday, everybody's talking and writing about the members previous musical associations (Led Zeppelin, Queens of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2009

    Saturday's Set Times and "Itinerary" for Them Crooked Vultures' Seattle Visit

    ​7 p.m.: The Paramount doors open. 8 p.m.: Mini Mansions take the stage in support. 9:15 to 10:45 p.m.: Them Crooked Vultures (Zeppelin's John Paul Jones, Nirvana's Dave Grohl, and Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age) take the stage. 11:15 p.m.--12:15 a.m.: Jones leads the band in a nosta ... More >>

  • Music

    November 18, 2009

    The Real Crooked Vultures …

    … are the lazy journalists who tag bands—like this trio of rock legends—with glib labels.

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2009

    Them Crooked Vultures and a Super Group of Dudes

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday. Them Crooked Vultures play The Paramount on Saturday, November 21.​When I first heard that John Paul Jones, Dave Grohl, and Josh Homme were forming a band last spring, I must ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    Metal's 10 Essential Records: Listen for Levin to Spin Them on KEXP's Seek and Destroy

    Hannah Levin, with Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister.​Am I the only one who has a hard time getting a date with Rocket Queen columnist Hannah Levin on a Saturday night? First it was, "Um, sorry, dude, I've got, um, to host Audioasis over at KEXP." How about when you get off, at 9 p.m.? "Well, yeah, ... More >>

  • Music

    October 21, 2009

    Rocket Queen: He's Heavy, He's My Brother

    The sonic fraternity of the Jesus Lizard, Fu Manchu, and KARP.

  • Music

    September 2, 2009

    Bumbershoot: Monday’s Recommended Shows

    The sonic fraternity of the Jesus Lizard, Fu Manchu, and KARP.

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2009

    My Summer Records

    The Tinted WindowsDuff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. Check back on Monday for the first in a new weekly installment from Duff.​As this long, hot summer finally sees its waning days, the thought of good summer records piqued my interest as a topic to discuss this week. A good ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2009

    Live Music Roundup: Thursday, August 14

    The Love No Love Compilation release is tonight at the Triple Door. It deals with love -- either the presence or lack thereof -- and features tracks from various local artists that deal with the subject. The show starts at 7 p.m., is all ages and costs $17. Proceeds benefit New Beginnings, an organi ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 19, 2009

    The Dead Weather

    Thursday, August 20

  • Blogs

    August 14, 2009

    Live Music Roundup: Friday, August 14

    Or, the Whale​Firstly, the Rock the Bells tour has not forsaken us this year as we originally thought; Talib Kweli and DJ Hi Tek are performing as Reflection Eternal alongside Slum Village, Slaughterhouse, Pete Rock, Supernatural and Khingz at Showbox at the Market tonight. The show starts at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2009

    My iPod: From Prince to Judas Priest

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb.​I had the chance to take part in a Camp Freddy gig down in L.A. last weekend at the House of Blues. Camp Freddy is a sort of rock-and-roll collective that gets together once in a while to play some gig or another (from fundraisers to straigh ... More >>

  • Music

    September 10, 2008

    My Mini-MusicfestNW

    It’s getting harder to come home.

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2007

    Yesterday: Ozzfest at White River

    It’s getting harder to come home.

  • Music

    March 28, 2007

    Cherub-Rock Redux

    A toddler and her dad road test alt-lullabies.

  • Music

    May 31, 2006

    Squatched

    Thoughts on this year's festival.

  • Music

    May 24, 2006

    Notable Shows

    Thoughts on this year's festival.

  • Music

    May 10, 2006

    Icy Seduction

    Goldfrapp touch the tip of the mainstream.

  • Arts

    February 22, 2006

    All Aboard

    Spirit of Washington Dinner Train says trails shouldn't displace rails, and other news.

  • Arts

    November 23, 2005

    Smoked Out

    Hookah lounges are Seattle's latest nightlife trend. But how will they fare in the face of the new smoking ban?

  • Music

    September 21, 2005

    Sept. 21-27, 2005

    Hookah lounges are Seattle's latest nightlife trend. But how will they fare in the face of the new smoking ban?

  • Music

    September 21, 2005

    Nine Inch Nails

    Also: Wolf Parade, Brad Paisley, Portastatic, and Rhythm 'n' Blues: Fine Brown Sugar.

  • Music

    September 14, 2005

    Sept. 14-20, 2005

    Also: Wolf Parade, Brad Paisley, Portastatic, and Rhythm 'n' Blues: Fine Brown Sugar.

  • Music

    August 31, 2005

    Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2005

    Also: Wolf Parade, Brad Paisley, Portastatic, and Rhythm 'n' Blues: Fine Brown Sugar.

  • Music

    March 23, 2005

    South by Southwest

    Also: Wolf Parade, Brad Paisley, Portastatic, and Rhythm 'n' Blues: Fine Brown Sugar.

  • Music

    October 13, 2004

    Oct. 13-19, 2004

    Also: Wolf Parade, Brad Paisley, Portastatic, and Rhythm 'n' Blues: Fine Brown Sugar.

  • Music

    December 17, 2003

    Living Proof

    The Distillers wring punk pleasure from tabloid drama.

  • Music

    May 21, 2003

    Days of Our Nights

    The kids are Alright, Bumbershoot bonanzas, the death of a legend, and more.

  • Music

    September 22, 1999

    Seattle Does New York

    The kids are Alright, Bumbershoot bonanzas, the death of a legend, and more.

  • News

    February 24, 1999

    Beyond Sup Pop

    3 local labels on the verge, and two dozen more that matter

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