It’s The Best Lineup There Was

Queens Of The Stone Age round Songs For The Deaf 2002 was an unstoppable power when it comes to its lineup. The band featured lead guitarist and vocalist Josh Homme, bassist and vocalist Nick Oliveri, vocalist Mark Lanegan, drummer Dave Grohl, and guitarist and vocalist Troy Van Leeuwen. And in case you ask Oliveri, that lineup merely can’t be topped.

In an interview with Guitar World, Oliveri stated it is “type of onerous to do higher” than the above line, noting: “There is not any approach you’ll be able to proceed one thing like that with completely different members. I do not see it as attainable. I feel that is the principle alternative for most individuals as their definitive lineup, as a result of it is one of the best lineup there was. It is one of the best band I ever performed in. I’ve but to play in a band of such greatness and be surrounded by such greatness.”

Nonetheless, Oliveri admits he’d return and rejoin Queens Of The Stone Age if he was requested. Oliveri left the band in 2004 and has since discovered success in different initiatives comparable to Mondo Generator, Stöner, and his personal solo undertaking.

“I’d do it, however it’s not my determination anymore,” stated Oliveri. “It is Josh‘s, and, properly, I do not actually see him giving up what he is bought for bringing a accomplice in for his factor. He is already gotten shifting properly on his personal now. I’d do it, however that is on him.”

He later added: “We nonetheless choose up the place we left off every time we see one another. We nonetheless speak on the cellphone. We’re nonetheless good pals. Josh is an efficient dude, and we get alongside properly. I want him all of the success on the planet.”