Queens of the Stone Age
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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

The signature gear Josh Homme turned down
By Phil Weller published
Before working with Peavey, Homme had been approached by another firm for a separate piece of signature gear – but it never came to be

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

From David Bowie going rogue to George Harrison x Paul Simon, EVH and SRV – the 50 greatest guitar moments in SNL history
By Gregory Adams published
Saturday Night Live has presented some of pop-culture's most iconic moments in musical history. We document its legacy in guitar

Scott Reeder on the last days of Kyuss, QOTSA and what he told James Hetfield after that Metallica audition
By Andrew Daly published
The veteran bassist enthuses about his Spinal Trap tribute album, his part in a James Hetfield lyric session and the heady days of desert rock

Meet Coach Party, the UK indie-rockers dialing in Tokai Teles, Amazon tremolos and secrets from Queens of the Stone Age’s pedalboards
By Naomi Baker published
The Isle of Wight quartet discuss Josh Homme’s hospitality, giving lessons to Wet Leg and their sticky yet therapeutic second album, Caramel – and share an exclusive live performance of Still Hurts

Does ‘bad’ guitar tone even exist anymore?
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Guitarists are lusting after the sound of Portastudios and solid-state practice amps – tones that used to be derided in guitar circles. What changed?

"As a recording utility to help a part cut, or a way to get you a little closer to the QOTSA sound, it’s mission accomplished": Peavey Joshua Homme Decade Too amp review
By Pete Emery published
In its 60th Anniversary year, Peavey updates its little amp gone by and shares Josh Homme's "secret weapon" with the rest of us
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