Homme Josh

Basic Information

• Full name: Joshua Michael Homme
• Born: May 17, 1973 (Thursday)
• Place of birth: Palm Desert, California, United States (near Palm Springs)
• Occupation: Musician, songwriter, producer
• Primary project: Queens of the Stone Age (founder and frontman/guitarist)

Career Highlights

Josh Homme is an influential figure in modern rock, best known for shaping the stoner rock/alternative rock sound through Queens of the Stone Age. He started in Kyuss, helped popularize a heavy, riff-driven style, and later formed Queens of the Stone Age in the mid-1990s.

• Kyuss — early influential stoner rock band that helped set the template for Homme’s guitar approach
• Queens of the Stone Age — founder and frontman; well-known albums include a string of acclaimed releases
• The Desert Sessions — ongoing collaborative project featuring various artists and frequent improvisational recordings
• Them Crooked Vultures — supergroup formed in 2009 with Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones
• Eagles of Death Metal — side project active for many years with its own releases and tours

Notable Projects & Collaborations

• Post Pop Depression (2016) — Iggy Pop album featuring extensive guitar work and production by Homme
• Desert Sessions (late 1990s–present) — collaborative recordings with a rotating cast of musicians
• Queens of the Stone Age studio albums and touring cycles, with continued activity into the 2010s and 2020s
• Collaborations with other artists across rock and alternative circles—often as a guitarist, producer, or producer/guitarist

Selected Discography (highlights)

• Queens of the Stone Age — Songs for the Deaf (2002)
• Queens of the Stone Age — Lullabies to Paralyze (2005)
• Queens of the Stone Age — ...Like Clockwork (2013)
• Queens of the Stone Age — Villains (2017)
• The Desert Sessions — multiple volumes spanning 1998–present
• Them Crooked Vultures — Them Crooked Vultures (2009)
• Iggy Pop — Post Pop Depression (2016) featuring Homme

News & Updates

• 2002–2020s: Ongoing activity with Queens of the Stone Age, including touring and studio work
• 2013: ...Like Clockwork received widespread attention and chart success
• 2016: Post Pop Depression with Iggy Pop released (March 18, 2016), showcasing Homme's guitar work and production
• 2017: Villains released (August 25, 2017), continuing Homme’s prominent role in Queens of the Stone Age
• As of the latest widely reported updates, no major studio album release by Queens of the Stone Age beyond those titles has been announced in the public record; ongoing touring and collaborations are common

Social Media & Public Presence

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Additional Context

Known for a distinctive guitar style, strong riff-driven compositions, and a collaborative approach to recording, Homme’s work spans bands, side projects, and cross-genre collaborations. He is widely regarded as a pivotal figure in late-90s/2000s rock and has influenced numerous artists across rock and alternative scenes.