RATED R
2000 - 2002
The Rated R era (2000–2002) marked a turning point for Queens of the Stone Age, as they expanded their desert-rock sound with greater experimentation, darker humour, and psychedelic influences. Built around the release of the acclaimed album Rated R, this period saw the band gain wider recognition through songs like The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret while developing a reputation for intense and unpredictable live performances. Often regarded as one of the band's most creative periods, the Rated R era laid the foundation for their later mainstream breakthrough.
Josh Homme Nick Oliveri Gene Trautmann Dave Catching Nick Lucero Chris Goss Mark Lanegan Barrett Martin Mike Johnson Pete Stahl Rob Halford Nick Eldorado Wendy Rae Fowler (Wendy Ray Moan) Scott Mayo Fernando Pullum Reggie Young
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Josh Homme Nick Oliveri Gene Trautmann Dave Catching Nick Lucero Chris Goss Mark Lanegan Barrett Martin Mike Johnson Pete Stahl Rob Halford Nick Eldorado Wendy Rae Fowler (Wendy Ray Moan) Scott Mayo Fernando Pullum Reggie Young ~
