Josh Homme talks Desert Sessions Vol. 11/12 and the rebirth of his bizarro supergroup

[@markmartin2819]

Ok, now lets get Them Crooked Vultures back,ok?

[@lyleclarke619]

"Moving at the speed of inspiration", gotta love Homme.

[@thecrocodileatehook]

Alright Lyle m8?

[@lyleclarke619]

@@thecrocodileatehook Hello Fiott m8? Look 112 likey bois, I'm famous on KZbin didn't you know.

[@thecrocodileatehook]

@@lyleclarke619 hahaha yes

[@lyleclarke619]

Ha ha

[@k00k]

I like to think that there was nobody in the room with Josh for this interview and he was just putting on the whole thing by himself.

[@beerman7079]

😆

[@glover788]

:)

[@shelbylioness_]

💆was thinking the same...like what if it's his garage and he's sitting on a bucket dropping a mean one. God I want him.

[@HarnfriedLebermoser]

I bet one of the new tracks is gonna be called 'Alligator Arms' .

[@Will._Power]

All ready for the new Queens album "Staircase Logic" - make it happen Josh man...

[@onethreefiveeye]

He is in my opinion a true artist on the one hand and a normal guy without all of these capriciousness or moodiness like other artists often have on the other hand. What is also interesting, is his development. I call him an artist because of the development he went through. This is necessarily to mention, because other rock musicians didn't take that way automatically. He created his own certain sound in a time, which was already filled with countless streams and trials of crossover genres. His deep understanding of music combined with his (or their) lyrics gets me each time again. He must love what he is doing and he is authentic with it. That's why I like him so much...and by the way, my wife too;). My English is self made🙈...as you suppose I am a non native speaker. Greetings from Germany.

[@oqsy]

Man what a dream to be invited to participate in one of these... Matt Sweeney, Billy Gibbons, Les Claypool??? Unreal.

[@aaronflorian8150]

Did my man really say Les Claypool? I need to change my pants

[@good4gaby]

YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!

[@good4gaby]

OMG

[@smorgass7875]

This was sick, but essentially didn’t answer a single question asked haha. “Do you sing on this record?” “If I were to make sounds, then that means other people would too, and it isn’t always what comes out, especially the way I make it, so that way it ensures others don’t too.”

[@BeingAMonkey]

What if the questions presented to us, is not the ones he was given?

[@rexeverything4591]

The track listing released a couple days ago says Homme sings on two tracks. Whether that means he actually does, or is just listed as such, who knows. DS were always pretty loose with who did what on which song.

[@Sam-og3lo]

@@rexeverything4591 Toornst sings on a track doesn't he? That could be Homme or it could be someone like Reznor

[@rexeverything4591]

Mexi Cola yeah, apparently. As does Matt Berry, which will be interesting if he goes the comedy route with his acting voice or goes serious with his singing voice.

[@Taylor_King]

so typical of him... fucking word salad; he says a lot without saying anything at all.

[@senjikenkryomasa2361]

I can’t wait for what gem is gonna blooms form this! Long time josh fan form way back! Also super inspiring.

[@jimreed2138]

Now we're on the verge of a new album finally 🙌

[@Mikewiings]

can’t wait to hear Mike Kerr on here 🤤

[@haralabospap7091]

What? Mike Kerr is on desert session? Holy shit, I'm excited

[@josuepon0318]

@@haralabospap7091 right? I can't wait

[@trentonbillmire4834]

I'm going right to "Crucifire" when I get it available on Spotify.

[@dalekay9ine]

Who's he's from!!?

[@grifter2150]

Homme and Claypool collab? oooohhhh booooyyyy

[@PublicEnemyMinusOne]

I hope Josh and Jack White collaborate someday 🤞

[@Fritz-the-Brat]

PublicEnemy-1 Josh once stated that they actually tried but mutually agreed that they‘re both too dominant. He said that Jack is more fun to do Karaoke together than collaborate with and the other way around.

[@MrSanitsuj]

I read some guy say about this - you can't have two chefs in one kitchen

[@t0ypuddl3]

Better yet, Josh & Jack collaborate w/WHITEHOUSE.

[@offdutyjie]

That would be an amazing IDEA!!!

[@_Stroda]

@@t0ypuddl3 Better yet, Dax Riggs.

[@AGoodJoe]

He's always such an eloquent speaker.

[@rod6189]

Lol. Quite the opposite. There was nothing eloquent in that rant. Or interesting for that matter. At least for me.

[@warioblast]

Josh is Louis Van Gaal's secret son.

[@Forestgravy90]

warioblast *human version of LVG

[@gabe7789]

awesome

[@illuminatiCorgi]

Wow O_O

[@gustavoalejandroalarcon6650]

Jajajaja

[@onethreefiveeye]

Is one for Europe only I guess 😂

[@scottallen9556]

"The speed of inspiration " Come on,..that's the act of the Desert Sessions. Love Josh Homme

[@DylTyrril]

What I wouldn't give to be a fly on the wall for these sessions. Man, I just have this endless fascination with the music and the creative expression that comes out of the desert setting.

[@sloburnjo]

do not worry it was all archived

[@chicowasp]

it,s like a musical youth club for the amazing.

[@MrPrice2U]

RIP Natascha!

[@robertgray939]

Them crooked vultures is awesomeness, I'm happy to see, their getting more work in.

[@andrealayne4964]

Why is josh so gd great? I love this dude

[@echambers1112]

I want a coffee Josh... thanks!

[@thomascallahan9167]

Been a Josh Homme super fan since the final Kyuss days. My dream if I win the lottery is to convince Josh, Buzz Osborne, Pete Stahl and Dave Grohl together for a full LP (and to finance it), but I haven't decided on a bassist yet.

[@krisberntzen]

I can play the bass

[@filiperocha4025]

Meh, TCV already happened and is better than this supergroup.

[@jeffjacobs9616]

Jesse Keeler from DFA

[@miserableoutcast]

Scott Reeder on bass

[@CirclingtheFringes]

Jimmy Haslip, Yellow Jackets?

[@robertgray939]

Dude , Qotsa, and Claypool, should have got buckethead too, but still cool

[@DistortedNocaster]

"L'esprit de l'escalier"

[@miserableoutcast]

Where's Mario Lalli and Alain Johannes?

[@Tyrannosaurine]

I’ll reserve my opinion until I hear it, but it’s definitely the first Desert Sessions that the lineup didn’t have me stoked. Admittedly, with each album (with DS and QOTSA) the supporting cast moves further and further away from people whose music I appreciate...though 9 & 10 was still a solid group with Dean Ween and PJ Harvey being especially cool in my opinion. But this one...No Lallis, no Alain, No Goss, No Catching, No Hughes, not even Troy. No Lanegan or Oliveri or Grohl or Hernandez. No Ween or PJ Harvey or Josh Freese Instead we get a sitcom actor, a bunch of musicians who play dance music, and the lead singer of a disco group. It just feels like Josh has completely forgotten all these great musicians that helped him get to where he is now. It’s a far cry from McBain, Bjork, Stahl, and Cameron. Matt Sweeney is the fucking man, Billy Gibbons is cool, and Les Claypool is really good at his instrument (though I find that all his musical projects have a whimsical nature that I find tiresome-even his best material can come off as novelty songs where the joke gets old quickly and rarely warrant repeated listens). Maybe dude from Royal Blood comes up with something cool. I don’t know. It’s just not very inspiring to me. It’s just my opinion, and I don’t claim to be any more “right” in my assertions than anyone else. I just hoped that something with the tradition of the Desert Sessions might be the opportunity to get some new stuff with some of the classic collaborators he’s had...maybe even a couple people from “the desert”. I get moving forward with your music/art, but I can’t believe there’d be a desert session with NONE of the regulars. But I also didn’t think there’d ever be a Queens record that was predominantly dance rock and the guitar tones are obnoxiously thin and lacking any real power or thump. It is what it is, but what it is happens to unfortunately ultimately be unsurprisingly unexciting to me. It’s kinda exactly what I expect at this point. There was a time when QOTSA were the best, most kickass rock band in the fucking world. Now it feels like a vanity project to create the kind of lame overly commercial music that was the butt of the joke on Songs for the Deaf’s radio stations concept.

[@vickyalba1915]

@@Tyrannosaurine Fantastic post Justin. Long time QOTSA/Kyuss/Desert Sessions fan, and I'm not excited to listen to this one. I guess I will, but I'm not in a huge hurry whereas in the past, I'd be chomping at the bit for more new music from Josh et al. So sad that none of the old regulars are there - Dave Catching being one of the biggest surprises for me. Can't elaborate further on what you've said, except to say I agree with you - especially the last sentence.

[@seventeendegree]

Can't wait for it. I really hoped that PJ Harvey would be part of the project again.

[@Levente20]

is this guy never runs out of good music?

[@offdutyjie]

Love how fucking Mike Kerr is in this too! Wanna hear what parts he does along with Mr. Homme!

[@xbettiepage2194]

Nice interview ☺

[@bradleyburns7608]

Desert sessions, more like daddy sessions

[@jobinmcgooch]

What does this man put in his hair? Always on point 👌🏽

[@daquinnwardwinward3530]

Does no one else think the background music is totally sick?

[@nebulousisgod]

He’s on to something man. The desert is special. This desert. But aren’t all places in their own way? Don’t have to go to Joshua Tree to make great music but if you can, it helps. More than LA.

[@carlisledecanter]

so excited!

[@alexcastino2569]

was there a real need for playing the same riff underneath this interview for 7 minutes ?

[@chkchrycla]

Yes

[@BeingAMonkey]

At least it's in the spirit of Josh Homme.

[@scottwolf3973]

I want that riff playing in my head all day, ‘cause I love it.

[@santapoca]

What's this riff from actually? Kinda reminds me of John Garcia's "Don't Even Think About It"..

[@Defiled007]

Give me that riff over whatever the fuck they are using as a microphone in this clip when Josh is talking.

[@stevehamilton5430]

No emotional mugging

[@Scottish995]

@muchdank you gotta remix this

[@nicolasgomes1513]

Its happening

[@linebosman3466]

He should invite Damon Albarn for the next one, I think he would really dig this

[@pattonPwr]

from dust to glitter :((((((

[@MrSEdwards66]

See Joker in the theatre!

[@andrealayne4964]

Apoarently theres a crew of Kyles in DAYTON OHIO THAT I JUST NAMED THE BUTTLICKERS

[@NeuroChiz]

why isnt this an hour long

[@mishastone]

What’s the song playing in the background?

[@drlarrymitchell]

L'esprit de l'escalier.

[@richouimette2052]

Fucking great!

[@andrealayne4964]

Ive been forced to isolate myself from the buttlicks.i need a coffee.

[@chrishepburn1503]

Why does he make it seem that only in Joshua Tree do people ask their friends if they want coffee. Happens in my world everyday.

[@fl0nk11]

He's making the point that it's a casual, friendly atmosphere rather than a staid professional one.

[@chrishepburn1503]

@@fl0nk11 Every studio I have worked in even if it is a professional atmosphere people ask other people if they want coffee.

[@fl0nk11]

@@chrishepburn1503...you're taking him way too literally.

[@chrishepburn1503]

@@fl0nk11 I just think it was a wierd analogy to use cause getting coffee for someone in a studio doesn't mean it's a chill vibe.

[@DylanRiley2011]

I think he's also making the point that none of these artists know each other particularly well, and that they actually live in this house together, so they get emotionally disrobed but they're actually in real robes, sticking out their alligator arms to pour cups of coffee

[@owenking7928]

I want to meet Josh, fucking God haha

[@mangomariel]

wtf is Matt berry doing there?! Please tell me he is singing, that guy has the most funny voice ever!

[@desiolle2874]

when I heard Matt Berry was going to be guesting I thought 'Who's this other Matt Berry'?....fucking unreal isn't it?....I hope he does his whole bit as Bainbridge with a triangle in the corner

[@billyfuckenbob]

He is also a multi instrumentalist. I think they met on Toast of London, where Josh had a cameo. Super excited to see what he has to offer

[@DemonKitty666_]

Ginger freaking Elvis!!

[@jwetenkamp]

Does Homme need protection from the public? I think he’s got that backwards😆

[@actionjackson666]

Mushroom logic

[@jordanparkyn2429]

Well i for one love love love love love your music. Please say a little hello to Wayne Static next time your in Joshua Tree. Always been a little fantasy of mine to see you two do a little something together.

[@davemabee5798]

You know Wayne Static is dead, right?

[@jordanparkyn2429]

Dave mabee yeah unfortunately I awake to that reality every day

[@facundohernandez4887]

i love this guy but : todo lo que dice en esta nota , con respecto a las desert sessions , es una vendida de humo increible !

[@celsorafael1033]

Salve galera Br !. Nãoo sei inglês ,não entendi nada!

[@danieldelsin0979]

what a deception...

[@MacDougalPuppy]

Pretentious, moi?

[@SOUTHCHOPPER]

What the fuck did any of this mean

[@Daplin1]

Look at this pensioner with his fade

[@beerman7079]

Kick anyone in the face latley😜

[@Metal4EverRock4life]

Just shut the fuck up you useless annoying peice of shit!

[@Malverde888]

This was 7 minutes of josh rambling about his invented concepts: ‘staircase logic’, ‘alligator arms’, etc., that sound cool but mean nothing.

[@slorr55]

flpndrds both concepts exist, just google it

[@futureimperfect6932]

Just because you don't understand it, doesn't mean it has no meaning. Sometimes it's hard to interpret another person's creativity through your own perspective. It's like, imagine introducing the very first washing machine to someone who has no clue what it is and what it can do.

[@Malverde888]

Future Imperfect I actually do understand what he meant, I’m not stupid. I’m just pointing out the fact the Homme’s always trying to talk big words and big concepts but they’re just like eh. He likes not being straightforward but it feels like a gimmick. I’m a fan and do love most of his projects (villains was kinda ass tho) and I’m eager to check these new DSs.

[@futureimperfect6932]

@@Malverde888 Well you said that they "mean nothing." So naturally, I would interpret what you said as not understanding what he said. Haha. And I'm definitely not calling a stranger stupid. I don't know you so I'm not assuming that you're stupid based on a KZbin comment, good sir. 🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewmills8166]

What's with the shit sound quality. Painful NME

[@jj-ed1wz]

what?

[@CaptainKirkDiggler]

I absolutely LOVED this guy's music. Then he kicked a woman in the face... the same guy who fired Nick by saying, and I'm quoting Josh, "If you hit a woman, I can't know you man...". I'm glad he's still making music but it's been tough to enjoy Queens. Entertainers do bad shit all the time, "Hell, Vince Neil killed a guy.". Still, a big ass 6'5 dude, who weighs 250, kicking a woman, in her face, onstage in front of everyone (AND on camera), and the hypocrisy of Nick's firing... ugh!!!

[@acarlovonsexron1994]

He didn't know it was a woman when he kicked her camera, if you watch the tape, he was literally in the middle of a guitar solo when he cavalierly threw his leg out there. But isn't that besides the point anyway? He gave a heartfelt apology, and he has a good reputation from everyone around him that actually deals with him. I honestly think he got carried away in a moment onstage, and that's quite a bit different from domestic abuse in Nick's case. However, it should be pointed out that even Nick has been given more forgiveness from Josh by acknowledging that you can be a changed person, than the same credence given to Josh from the public from making an honest mistake. Unfortunately it seems like the court of public opinion is less forgiving than actual courts that have rehabilitated actual murderers.

[@CaptainKirkDiggler]

@@acarlovonsexron1994 Carlo, or would you prefer Big Baby Duck, I agree with a lot of what you say but, I don't agree with your final statement at all... but you were probably embellishing. And, Josh has a NOTORIOUS reputation as a hothead and a bit of a bully. You know that. He assaulted Blag Dahlia and beat the hell out of him, he called a concertgoer a "faggot" and "dickless turd".... and the list goes on. But, the guy is human and humans fuck up. Now, I saw his apology the day he posted it. I thought he seemed sincere in his apology (which is why people kinda forgave the guy). Still, that doesn't change the fact that he hit a woman. And if he thought it was a dude, it's still unacceptable. And Ive watched the video countless times looking for an excuse (just like you). Just admit his behavior, on many occasions, is completely unacceptable. Still, people can change and I think he realized he needs to change. Hell, he said that in his apology. Long story short, you don't need to make excuses for the guy. We both agree he apologized sincerely. The key was when he acknowledged he needed to change in his apology. Thats the most important thing. Learning from a mistake like that. Lastly, it wasn't because he was playing a solo. I've done the same at large gigs, never kicked a woman in the face. It wasnt the "lighting" either. It was because he was drunk as shit and made a bad choice.

[@acarlovonsexron1994]

@@CaptainKirkDiggler I guess I'm saying forgive him and let it go, or stop coming around at all. Bringing it up every time the guy is doing something in a public capacity isn't forgiving him, it's just poking your finger in the wound. As for his "notorious" reputation, that's from people that know jack shit about him. Sure he's gotten physical with people, but nobody that didn't have it coming. He's ends fights, not starts them. I bet you aren't even aware of why him and Blag got into it. Blag was an enabler to Nick. And after Josh fired Nick, Blag is the one that started stirring the pot and turning friends into enemies. But whatever. And he called a kid a faggot for throwing shit at him... big fucking deal. And people acted like that he was homophobic, as if he didn't name his heavy as rock band Queens to piss off homophobes, or the shit that he dealt with defending his gay brother. Like I said... people know jack shit.

[@CaptainKirkDiggler]

@@acarlovonsexron1994 *dick waving in 3, 2, 1* Did you completly miss the part where I said "I'm glad he's still making music"? I guess you're one of those people that don't read nor comprehend what other people are saying. And why are you acting like you're the ONLY person who knows Queens well. I know all about this band. I've been a fan since Kyuss fella. I own everything he's done and seen the band more times than I can remember. Hell, I even know the CORRECT way to play Rickshaw. You don't do you? I know why he an Blag got into it. I even know the place and used to hang there frequently. I'd be willing to bet I know more about the band and guys than you. So, assuming you have "special" knowledge makes you look bad. Also, your assumption that I pop up everywhere to remind people is just fuckin stupid man. Real stupid. This is the first time I've EVER mentioned it but you have no idea because you dont care to discuss really do you? Are you one of those people obsessed with "cancel culture" and trying to crusade against it? Also, concertgoers throw things. If you've ever been on a stage like that, it happens. It sucks but it happens. No excuse to call people "faggot"... nor kick a woman in the face. Sorry. And, you can EASILY spot the women in the crowd. Especially when theyre right in front of yoy. Ask any guys who's been on tour lol! And... is "oh, I thought you were a guy" an acceptable excuse to kick someone in the face? Lastly, who the hell are you to tell anyone to "stop coming around"? This is KZbin dude. You seemed alright but you're just making excuses like a fanboy. And get your own name man. Josh already uses Carlo.

[@acarlovonsexron1994]

​@@CaptainKirkDiggler I read what you said. Did you read what I said? It's the first two sentences. I guess let me just make it more succinct: Just Let. It. Go. It's not just you doing this, but this is a common phenomena over the past few years and I just think it makes people look like insufferable dicks, bringing up peoples mistakes and calling them out well after the fact. It's like a goddamn life sentence. Everything is like that now. It's just not my definition of forgiveness, that's all. But for anything, I'm not even saying you are an insufferable dick as a person. I'm sorry. It just annoys me. Also for whatever it "proves": Sure, I can play Rickshaw. I saw Queens play it at the Casbah in 99. They also played Millionaire and A#1. Am I cool now? As for my username, I've had this account for 10 years, it's separate from my main YT account and mainly where I can have my Queens and related clips saved in one place. The name is more just a friendly nod to people who know it.

[@phillipbowls8959]

Talking a load of bollox!

[@marcelosuarez3027]

hey NME, whoever was in charge of the audio here, should be fired. It's so easy to remove that stupid noise, this is unlistenable. What a crappy content. If you need someone to do it, you can hire me. I'll do it, but cmon, you ruin your own content.