Josh Homme

Biography

Public name: Josh Homme

Birth name: Joshua Michael Homme

Born: Thursday, May 17, 1973 (UTC) in Palm Springs, California, United States

Occupation: Musician, singer, guitarist, songwriter

Best known as the driving force of Queens of the Stone Age, Homme is a prolific figure in alternative and hard rock, celebrated for his distinctive riffs, layered guitar textures, and genre-spanning collaborations. He began his career with Kyuss and later formed or joined several influential projects across rock, desert rock, and stoner rock circles.

Career Highlights

• Kyuss (early 1990s): Founding member and a key contributor to the development of desert/stoner rock.
• Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA): Founding member and frontman/guitarist; widely regarded as his flagship project. The band helped define modern alternative rock with a series of critically acclaimed albums and high-profile live performances.
• Them Crooked Vultures (with Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones): A supergroup formed in 2009 that released a self-titled album and toured internationally.
• Eagles of Death Metal: Co-founded the side project around a bluesy, groove-driven rock sound; contributed to multiple studio records and live performances.
• Collaborations and production: Known for collaborations with a broad range of artists across rock, punk, and indie scenes, as well as producing and contributing to various projects outside his own bands.

Selected Discography (highlights)

• Kyuss:
  • Wretch (1991)
  • Blues for the Red Sun (1992)
  • Welcome to Sky Valley (1994)
• Queens of the Stone Age:
  • Queens of the Stone Age (1998)
  • Rated R (2000)
  • Songs for the Deaf (2002)
  • Lullabies to Paralyze (2005)
  • Era Vulgaris (2007)
  • ... Like Clockwork (2013)
  • Villains (2017)
• Them Crooked Vultures:
  • Them Crooked Vultures (2009)
• Eagles of Death Metal:
  • Peace, Love, Death Metal (2004)
  • Death by Sexy (2006)

Recent Projects and Activity

Beyond album releases, Homme has remained a central figure in Queens of the Stone Age, performing live and contributing to collaborative sessions. The most widely released projects featuring him in the 2000s and 2010s include the QOTSA catalog, Them Crooked Vultures, and Eagles of Death Metal. As of the mid-late 2010s and into the 2020s, there has not been a widely publicized new QOTSA studio album released after 2017, with ongoing touring activity often cited in press and interviews. He continues to influence a broad network of rock musicians through performances, guest appearances, and production work.

News and Public Coverage

Public coverage typically centers on Queens of the Stone Age touring, festival appearances, and collaborations with a wide array of artists. Homme is frequently featured in music journalism for his guitar work, songwriting approach, and collaborations that span multiple rock subgenres. For up-to-date news, consult reliable music outlets and the official band channels, as project announcements and tour dates can change.

Public Social Media

• Instagram: @joshuahomme (official style presence commonly cited in profiles)
• X / Twitter: @JoshHomme (publicly observed handles; verify for current activity)

Note: Social media handles can change; always verify via official band pages or verified profiles when seeking current updates or announcements.