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“All I need is insurmountable odds. Give me your worst guitar”: Josh Homme is finally ready to talk tone
By Phil Weller published
From flea market finds to amps that aren’t amps at all, the Queens of the Stone Age mastermind has begun to reveal his tone secrets – starting with the little Peavey that could. The self-proclaimed shepherd of the weird explains why it’s time to share

When Josh Homme introduced a Led Zeppelin legend to his secret-weapon amp
By Phil Weller published
The Led Zeppelin bassist had low expectations for the unassuming gear pick, but quickly discovered why it’s crucial to Homme’s sound

Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones is auctioning off his gear – including his Them Crooked Vultures amp that he left at Dave Grohl’s house
By Phil Weller published
Other picks include a host of rack-mounted studio gear and a rare mechanical echo

How Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones took flight with Them Crooked Vultures
By Nick Wells, Brian Fox published
Back in 2010 John Paul Jones, Dave Grohl and Josh Homme joined forces in a bid to redefine heavy rock

The bass remains the same: How they made the Manson John Paul Jones E-Bass identical to the Led Zeppelin legend’s actual bass
By Nick Wells published
JPJ’s long-serving guitar tech, Hugh Manson, on the making of his high-profile signature model

Them Crooked Vultures reunite for the first time in over a decade at Taylor Hawkins tribute show
By Matt Owen published
Josh Homme, John Paul Jones and Dave Grohl, who took to the stage together for the first time in 12 years, performed an original track, and covered Queens of the Stone Age and Elton John

Dave Grohl wants to reunite with Josh Homme and John Paul Jones for a new Them Crooked Vultures album
By Matt Owen published
Grohl says recording a second album with the supergroup would be "a dream come true"

Producer Profile: Alain Johannes
By Ellie Robinson published
Getting down to the basics with the king of '90s alt-rock
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