lullabies to paralyze
2005 - 2007
The Lullabies to Paralyze era (2005–2007) saw Queens of the Stone Age explore a darker, more atmospheric sound, pairing haunting melodies with heavy, groove-driven riffs. Released in 2005, Lullabies to Paralyze was the band's first studio album following the departure of longtime bassist Nick Oliveri, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the group. Featuring standout tracks such as Little Sister, Burn the Witch, and In My Head, the album showcased a more cinematic and textured approach to songwriting while retaining the band's unmistakable desert rock identity.