Posts tagged "Queens of the Stone Age"
2013, A Collection: A Few Favorites from the Year that Was

2013, A Collection: A Few Favorites from the Year that Was

I wish there was a pattern to this, sometimes. I wish there was an easy explanation for what I like and don’t like. It was so easy in high school. I wore flannels and liked something called “grunge”, until I decided it was more fun to wear all black and like everything that fell under the hindsightedly ridiculous moniker of “industrial”. There was a formula then. It was easy then. Not so much, now. Here are ten albums, my favorites […]

The Popblerd Halftime Show: Jesse's Best of 2013 So Far

The Popblerd Halftime Show: Jesse’s Best of 2013 So Far

Half over? Already?!?!?! Time flies when you’re listening to great music I guess and 2013 so far, for me at least, has been pretty spectacular. I’m sure this list will change come December but for now I leave you with the following: 1. Ghost: Infestissamum / Skinny Puppy: Weapon These two albums are in a dead heat for me at the moment. Who will win? No one knows (Well, I guess I do…). Anywho, I listen to a track off of each of these at […]

Popblerd's New Release Report 6/4/2013

Popblerd’s New Release Report 6/4/2013

Queens of the Stone Age head up a rocking new release schedule this week!

Queens of the Stone Age, ...Like Clockwork: Album Review

Queens of the Stone Age, …Like Clockwork: Album Review

QOTSA is BACK.

2013 Made in America Festival Lineup: Eclecticism is a Virtue

2013 Made in America Festival Lineup: Eclecticism is a Virtue

Because where else are you going to see Beyonce and Nine Inch Nails on the same bill?

Queens Of The Stone Age, “My God Is The Sun”: The Singles Bar Review

Has it really been six years since Era Vulgaris? Six whole years since new Queens of the Stone Age music? Yes, my friends, it has. But the wait is almost over as today brings the first taste of …Like Clockwork (Due on June 4th through Matador) in the form of “My God Is The Sun”. It’s definitely QOTSA-level awesomeness and well worth the wait as it encapsulates everything that makes this band great. Bandleader Josh Homme sounds as spectacular as […]

Metal Monday Volume 104 (1.7.13)

Metal Monday Volume 104 (1.7.13)

As I officially kick off my 2013 concert going year with Quicksand tonight, it’s time to investigate what is sure to be a killer year of heavy releases. Also, if you’ve been following Metal Monday since its’ inception or just happened upon us recently, thanks for reading as we hit two years on Popblerd with today’s post. Here’s to many more! 1. Killswitch Engage: Disarm The Descent (April 2nd) The reunion of Jesse Leach and Adam D on 2011’s masterpiece […]

Blerd Briefs: TLC, Dave Grohl, and Jermaine Jacks...uh, Jacksun???

Blerd Briefs: TLC, Dave Grohl, and Jermaine Jacks…uh, Jacksun???

A new TLC album, Dave Grohl returns to QOTSA, and Jermaine changes his name. More crazy news…

The Singles Bar: Josh Homme, "Nobody To Love"

The Singles Bar: Josh Homme, “Nobody To Love”

Josh Homme is back…by himself?!?!?!

The Viewfinder: Alain Johannes "Not Of This Earth"

The Viewfinder: Alain Johannes “Not Of This Earth”

Alain Johannes deserves to be in the spotlight after stints in the background with QOTSA, Them Crooked Vultures, and Chris Cornell. His latest single, “Not Of This Earth” is likely to put him there permanently.

bLISTerd: The Top Ten Albums Of The '00s

bLISTerd: The Top Ten Albums Of The ’00s

We’ve finally hit the jackpot. The 10 best albums of the ’00s, as voted by the Popblerd staff. Amy Winehouse made the list, who else is here?

bLISTerd: The 100 Best Albums Of The '00s (30-21)

bLISTerd: The 100 Best Albums Of The ’00s (30-21)

We’re almost at the top of the list! This round includes albums from Kanye West, Muse and Queens Of The Stone Age.