Troy Van Leeuwen of Queens Of The Stone Age with iHeartRadio's Mike Jones

[@Magnetgoat]

Troy is such a class act man... Love that dude

[@victortrying]

I'm Designer fans in for a treat!

[@crucifire9224]

My generation for sell

[@rproctor721]

Counter proposal; I go home and jerk off

[@jager9022]

FUCK YESS!!

[@morkmon]

Yes!

[@kunaikai]

@@crucifire9224beats a steady job

[@derrickupp5815]

Dude seems so cool. I want to meet the whole band but Josh and Troy are the two I'm completely enamored with.

[@micmac1121]

Best dressed musician and one of the best guitarists on the planet! He's a true rock star!

[@BullyMaguire4ever]

Troy is such a badass. Failure, APC, QOTSA.

[@vanessacherche6393]

Also had good tunes with Sweethead and Spinnerette.

[@Stu411]

Gone is Gone..

[@Meme.Machine]

Perfect Circle too

[@BullyMaguire4ever]

@@Meme.Machine that’s APC, I mentioned them.

[@christmeister]

Enemy and Mark Lanegan Band

[@Aiur]

The reverence I have for this man, he's been and added to all of my favorite bands, absolute legend

[@darrylbennett4297]

Saw them at Boston Calling last month, it was spectacular. They absolutely killed!

[@Rodiniaband]

Same... they were definitely the highlight of the festival for me.

[@Strongo]

I regret not going now that I see they’re skipping us on “The end is Nero” tour.

[@angelocomeaux6070]

@@Rodiniaband You missed the Linda Lindas, then. In all seriousness, Misfit Love was a crazy opener

[@ericthorpe5670]

​@@angelocomeaux6070It really was! I love the guitar layering in that opening

[@kyusshead]

The light reflected into Troy's shades is epic

[@joshuastephenson1446]

Hahaha glad someone else picked up on that. Felt like Troy was teasing his alter ego with sunken eyes through it… or Ted Danson

[@xcronex]

yes! I'd love to hear "I'm designer" live ...

[@carlinfuerst8397]

I stood up and clapped when they mentioned I'm Designer. The song from EV I revisit the most.

[@onlyhappyband]

underrated track. My generations for saleeeeee

[@mattwhite399]

Bass line on this track is so sick.

[@thomasc2680]

Top ten QOTSA song. That’s a hard top ten to get into

[@onethreefiveeye]

Seriously, you give me so much with your music...so I have to say thank you. I'm looking forward to hearing you live in autumn in Germany. Your tour plans are really tough...I don't know where you get this power from..

[@AgtDrake]

Can't wait for the new album to drop. SO excited that Phantogram is touring with them! Got tix for Aug in Sterling Heights, MI for me and my son.

[@KennethSchmitt]

So happy they’re hitting MI first. In my history of live music, bands are so much more energetic in the beginning of their tours. Freedom Hill is better than Pine Knob imo

[@MindoftheMindless10]

Nice, dude! I'll be there on the lawn!!

[@therapist6328]

Nice! Im taking my boys to the August 4th show in Toronto

[@joey_dice]

i keep forgetting i get to see phantogram too! can't wait for NY show in august!

[@sheriwatson9277]

My bucket list concert is coming true 🎶🎤🤩🎸... I will be seeing you guys in Atlanta.... still pinching myself, I can't believe it's true still.... Wow ❗ Best of luck with everything guys, you bring me lots of joy,..and I want the same for y'all 😎🤙✨❣️

[@mynameismud-qd9vu]

Seeing them live was on my bucket list as well and will be checked off Oct 2 in Portland, Oregon!

[@sheriwatson9277]

@@mynameismud-qd9vu Congrats ❗✨👌😎🎶❣️✨🤘🤩

[@frankwebster9110]

Same here. The Fox theater will be my first QOTSA show although I did see Them Crooked Vultures at the Tabernacle many moons ago. I got a second dress seat up top but, I plan on trying to get a pit or at least an orchestra ticket. My favorite spot for any show is dead center & front of the sound board because that is where it sounds the best and the view is good. The Fox is such an excellent venue. I cannot wait!!

[@therapist6328]

First time was 21 years ago for me. This August will be the 11th! 4 different drummers, 2 different bass players, 3 keyboarders/pedal steel, Mark singing his songs, Nick singing his and now Josh singing them all. Still the best live band around.

[@frankwebster9110]

@therapist6328 bad ass. And cool nick. Reminds of squid billies. Wish I could have caught them during lullabies at least!

[@kristens8718]

Will be seeing them in Atlanta! Fingers crossed for Mexicola 🤞

[@garyshaw9511]

I always wanted to catch QOTSA with Lanegan. I feel broken that we lost his genius to COVID. The lat album I bought was Era Vulgaris, then I kind of lost track constantly missing seeing Lanegan , finding out that he was in Philly@ times I couldn't make it to the show or had played in town 2 days after the show. This all started around 2005. So I saw TNR was being released. Bought the album 2 days later picked up Like Clockwork. In the last 2 weeks I have only listened to those 2 records. This band is becoming one of the greatest working bands of the last 2 decades. I have become an advocate for their music to anyone who'll listen .

[@FlankinspanK]

troys so cool. hes a real bad ass. was fantastic filling in for Dave Navarro this past winter

[@frankwebster9110]

For Jane's? I didn't realize that. Now I'll have to find some clips!!

[@bilbobeuli]

Man, great interviewer! Love your enthusiasm!

[@Throbbello]

Good shit, troys a legend

[@IanAlexanderMusicCo]

Great interview - solid questions and keeps the pace of excitement. Thumbs up!

[@afawakefrontiers]

Thats why I love QOTSA they always change their setlist vs Foo Fighters the same playlist +4 songs of the new album

[@imalright2837]

I would love to see Turnin on the Screw at my show 🥹

[@elderchildren]

same

[@PhilCapanelli]

Troy is a great guitar player and musician! Awesome interview just subscribed

[@robpace881]

The new Record is so freaking insane!!! love QOTSA!!

[@clanrobertson1]

Can’t wait to see Queens in October!!!!

[@ominousdarkrealms3303]

I f ing love this band!!!!!💜

[@andrewward2788]

Saw QOTSA in Portland ME - awesome experience - great musical skills. And by the way Mike, Troy has a really Dutch last name (maybe Belgian) that is literally translated to "From Leeuwen", which is a city in North East Netherlands. Phonetically it's pronounced "Fan Lay-Oo-n". It's an impossible language for us English speakers :-) (Disclaimer: I come from a Dutch family and my spouse was born there). Peace, Drew

[@Pregidth]

Excellent interview!

[@youwebz]

Smooth sailing is such an awesome song

[@silviopimentel7247]

Wow what an interview!! 😢

[@frankwebster9110]

Crazy how much of Josh's mannerisms Troy picks up and sorta becomes part of him. I noticed the same with Mike Cambell and Tom Petty. Mike talks almost exactly like Tom did. I guess when you spend a large part of your life creating with somebody, it inevitably rubs off on you. Not saying Josh is literally rubbing one off or anything

[@ivanagustinortiz5237]

It's usually friendships or when you spend a lot of time with someone. You start to pick up their mannerisms.

[@timtiddly2984]

Not saying he's rubbing one off, just saying

[@frankwebster9110]

@timtiddly2984 thanks for picking up on what I was trying to lay down lol

[@timtiddly2984]

@@frankwebster9110 ahah nothing like a good songs for the deaf reference

[@fastsavannah7684]

I’ll be in Madrid waiting for the Nero Boys!!!

[@KingManther]

Stylistic play, dress & mojo = Troy

[@benfisher794]

Troy on ‘In Times New Roman…’: “This is definitely an album.”

[@BullyMaguire4ever]

Based on what we’ve heard so far, it’s going to be a super solid album.

[@Mialamorena1]

TROY!!! See you guys in Queens!!!😄😄😄😄

[@clintcarpenter2489]

Got my tickets for the Omaha show, can’t wait!

[@xb5883]

Troy is awesome, love QOTSA

[@JackBurtonsReflexes]

Big Max Zorin vibes. Which is beyond cool.

[@charlesdayhoff3047]

A guitarded amount of guitars

[@alicedavis9124]

Fuck Yeah Troy Van Leeuwen

[@matt062286]

Great interview, Jonesy. Hope you're doing well man.

[@mikejonesradio]

Matt! Thanks, dude. All is great, still spinning the hits and making bad jokes.

[@josephmckenzie8953]

Troy oozes cool. 😎

[@Ichigo7DS]

😂😂😂 "Now that you mention it, I don't have any pants on" "like, circling back to not having your pants on, we're hoping to bring the pants off dance off to the world with this tour"

[@Man_Ray78]

They have the most varieties of good songs of any modern band.

[@xgum]

what kind of glasses does Troy wear

[@bishwith2bees115]

Ray Ban

[@Cuestrupaster]

Holy shit I'm Designer is fucking goof song, the lyrics are mental, it's so fucking relatable truth and relevant as ever...

[@onemancinema4642]

And my fever broke!

[@mapwezt]

❤ troyseph

[@JohnWeirdoe]

Troy is a cool cat.

[@kevinwipf9389]

❤💯

[@absentstars474]

Weird not seeing troy in business casual attire.

[@JackBurtonsReflexes]

Looks like he's gone for mafia casual.

[@Michaelarvin71]

Make queens of the Stone Age great again

[@Spookyaki1]

I heard the new record. It’s better than the last two. They’re never gonna hit the Rated R/SFTD peak again.

[@Michaelarvin71]

@@Spookyaki1 full agree.. queens like smashing pumpkins are a dead band

[@MiG21aholic]

all the opinions you could pick from and you chose a wrong one

[@Michaelarvin71]

@@MiG21aholic I’m sorry your arrogance doesn’t allow other view points. How do you feel about dunking cookies in milk? I’m against it.. let’s start with dunking cookies- I can block you based on how you eat cookies- since you are not mature enough to handle others not liking songs.

[@MiG21aholic]

@@Michaelarvin71 they're still great because more people like them than don't, that's all my point was 😉

[@Aaron-bu3mo]

Most people will have their first listen driving a car? What on earth?'

[@raeroa7982]

thats funny my plans are literally to drive the PCH after work on Friday listening to it for the first time. Something about Queens makes me want to speed in a highway in my car!

[@ronnysunshine7857]

They stopped playing burn the witch & it really sorta bums me out.. alot

[@logan4x6]

The gray streaks are unintentionally bad as fuck haha.

[@mdespard]

THE ARMED THO. REFRACT.

[@R1GAMBLER]

Hadrian did nothing wrong. Titus did nothing wrong. dance to your butt rock & seethe.

[@2010georgian1]

I just hope it's not gonna be like Villains... that's the only Queens album is let's just say... not that great

[@Ch3sm0829]

i wanna fight.... when are you available?

[@2010georgian1]

@@Ch3sm0829 hahahaha let's go

[@JohnDaubSuperfan369]

"Something for everyone" is literally the last thing I want to hear about a Queens album.

[@htomao]

They've Always worked with this philosophy, though. Lots of variety on every album

[@BullyMaguire4ever]

I think he means, within the fandom. Fans of the various albums.

[@danebridges]

So you don't want a band to diversify themselves and evolve their sound? They have to stretch their reach, they already did so with Villains and they absolutely killed it. The more genre bending the better in my opinion, it only makes sense creatively.

[@JohnDaubSuperfan369]

Something for everyone sounds like there's something for everyone (obviously the pre-existing fanbase) to *like* . I'd rather the album pushed things *so far* that there *isn't* something for every fan to like, a proper opinion dividing, never heard before, standard setting explosion of creativity. Carnavoyer was ace and a somewhat fresh take on a Queens song, the other two songs that were played live definitely weren't anything we haven't heard from Homme before.

[@carwash9333]

that’s something that could very well describe Songs for the Deaf

[@oba1560]

I hope it's not ..something for everyone.

[@danebridges]

...okay??

[@p0llenp0ny]

This interviewers hand gestures are beyond annoying.

[@shellybastion9974]

..WTF.

[@danebridges]

???

[@ThoughtsAreNuclear]

FIRST! Need that ATL ticket hook-up. 🎟️