Songs for the deaf
2002 - 2005
The Songs for the Deaf era (2002–2004) marked Queens of the Stone Age's breakthrough onto the global stage, cementing their reputation as one of rock's most innovative and uncompromising bands. The landmark 2002 album combined crushing riffs, desert grooves, and a conceptual "drive through the California desert" narrative. Featuring a powerhouse lineup that included Dave Grohl on drums and Mark Lanegan on vocals, the era was defined by widespread critical and commercial success, establishing Songs for the Deaf as one of the defining rock albums of the 2000s.
Josh Homme Nick Oliveri Dave Grohl Mark Lanegan Alain Johannes Natasha Shneider Gene Trautmann Dean Ween Brendon McNichol Chris Goss Ana Lenchantin Paz Lenchantin Molly McGuire John Gove Kevin Porter Brad Kintscher Blag Dahlia C-Minus Casey Chaos Twiggy Ramirez Lux Interior Jesse Hughes Dave Catching
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Josh Homme Nick Oliveri Dave Grohl Mark Lanegan Alain Johannes Natasha Shneider Gene Trautmann Dean Ween Brendon McNichol Chris Goss Ana Lenchantin Paz Lenchantin Molly McGuire John Gove Kevin Porter Brad Kintscher Blag Dahlia C-Minus Casey Chaos Twiggy Ramirez Lux Interior Jesse Hughes Dave Catching ~
