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Queens Of Led Foo? Stone Age Zeppelin Fighters? Whatever Works…
By Johnny Firecloud, July 1st, 2009
The rumors are true – Josh Homme, Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones are currently holed up in a Los Angeles recording studio, working on an album that’s been the biggest secret in rock for what seems like years now.
I pressed for more information in an interview I did yesterday with Homme’s wife, Brody Dalle of Spinnerette. Who’s singing? Who’s behind the kit? When do we get to hear it? She was faithfully tight-lipped, unfortunately, but did offer the following tease:
“I’m not at liberty to talk about it… but I think [the project] is pretty fucking amazing. Just beats and sounds like you’ve never heard before.”
We’ll let our imaginations take that ball and run with it (Songs For The Deaf meets Zeppelin IV? Yes please…).
Back in 2005, Mojo magazine did an interview with Grohl, who dropped the news as casually as mentioning the weather: “The next project that I’m trying to initiate involves me on drums, Josh Homme on guitar, and John Paul Jones playing bass. That’s the next album. That wouldn’t suck.”
We didn’t hear much more about the project after that until this past April, when French journalist Cyril Deluermoz reported that Grohl and Homme were recording together, which was shortly followed by an interview with John Paul Jones, who said the following: “I’m working on some other music, which is more rock based, with a couple of other people. We hope to be everywhere this summer.” When pressed for more information, the legendary bassist clammed up. “It’s a secret, actually,” he said. “I shouldn’t have even said that, you know? There are some exciting projects coming up, let’s put it that way.”
Exciting indeed. But summer’s here, so what gives? Chris Cornell’s guitar tech claims to have heard it, and legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin has acknowledged the recording sessions as well.
With the Foo Fighters on hiatus, Zeppelin down for what looks like the count and Queens Of The Stone Age enjoying some downtime, it would make sense that the long-discussed project would finally come to fruition this year.
Grohl has never made any attempt to hide his love for Led Zeppelin, be it with tattoos or all but offering to sell his kids for a chance to sit in John Bonham’s place for a Zeppelin reunion tour that never happened.
Furthermore, in what appears to be news of an entirely separate Homme project, Ipecac Records co-owner Greg Werckman told Rock-a-Rolla magazine that his label’s other co-owner – Mike Patton (Faith No More, Tomahawk, Fantomas, etc) – has been approached about joining Homme on some new material.
“He’s trying to get a lot of people involved in it, too,” Werckman says, before adding that Homme is “trying to convince Mike [Patton] to go out to the desert, but Mike hates the desert.”
Greg’s likely referring to Homme’s now-legendary Desert Sessions gatherings that Patton may have been invited out for, because the Grohl/Jones collaboration has been confirmed to be taking place in Los Angeles. But then again, who knows? It’s too early to tell for certain – there’s too little information involved. But for now, we can be happy knowing that somewhere, some amazing fucking music is being made, and someday we might just get to hear it.
[Thanks to Fernando for the tip!]
About Johnny Firecloud
Johnny Firecloud's been kickin' names and takin' ass since his first interview in 2001 with A Perfect Circle. You can find more of his rantings over at CraveOnline, where he's the music editor.
July 1st, 2009 at 11:44 AM
I’m drooling at the thought of this collaboration happening.
July 1st, 2009 at 12:26 PM
…and then I jizzed in my pants.
July 1st, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Uhhhhm… Patton/Homme??? Did I hear just my head implode? Can you FEEL the quiet before the storm? Personally it’s killing me over here.
July 1st, 2009 at 1:39 PM
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July 1st, 2009 at 2:47 PM
[...] Grohl, and John Paul Jones Grohl Homme And Jones New Band @ Antiquiet just read this on another forum. FUCK [...]
July 1st, 2009 at 3:25 PM
i don’t even know how to comment this kind of news, too incredible. i hope against all hope though, that patton isn’t involved, nothing against him as an artist, i just can’t see his singing style doing this music justice
July 1st, 2009 at 3:54 PM
Sign me up. I want the CD, the T-Shirt, concert tickets, the DVD and bootlegs from every show. “Erection” doesn’t even come close to describing what is happening in my pants right now.
July 1st, 2009 at 5:26 PM
that would rock
July 1st, 2009 at 6:04 PM
Finally something to break this stagnating year of music.
3 of my rock heroes collaborating!
If they tour, I’ll be at 10 of those shows.
July 1st, 2009 at 9:25 PM
I just peed my pants a lil’ bit, this is going to magical, agreed with rory, I would be at 10+ shows because this just sounds legendary. Holy shiz sticks…I need a napkin, brody is a lucky bitch, i’m truly jealous she can witness this and hear what they have so far…besides all the other reasons: beauty, brains, talent, on and on, she rox :)i really hope this happens…cross dix***
July 1st, 2009 at 9:41 PM
[...] by Punk Rock Feedmeister on Jul.01, 2009, under Reviews http://www.antiquiet.com/news/2009/0…ones-new-band/ [...]
July 2nd, 2009 at 4:41 AM
[...] website Antiquiet was first with confirmed news. They spoke to Homme’s wife, Brody Dalle of Spinnerette, who [...]
July 2nd, 2009 at 5:44 AM
Grohl annoys me but he is talented…
sure sounds magical and when in NY
I WILL BE THERE!
July 2nd, 2009 at 6:05 AM
[...] Antiquiet confirms that Grohl is indeed working with QOSA’s Josh Homme and Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, who both kick, well, major rock ass. The rumors of the three working together date all the way back to 2005, when Grohl had just finished his band’s double album, In Your Honor, and told Mojo magazine: “The next project that I’m trying to initiate involves me on drums, Josh Homme on guitar, and John Paul Jones playing bass. That’s the next album. That wouldn’t suck.” [...]
July 2nd, 2009 at 6:07 AM
[...] The news of the project’s existence was confirmed by Homme’s wife, Brody Dalle, in a recent interview. There is no word yet if this is the project Homme was referencing when trying to recruit Faith No More vocalist Mike Patton. You can read more on the store here. [...]
July 2nd, 2009 at 8:09 AM
I sure hope this delivers because I am pumped. I hate when you read about stuff like this and then stupid label, business, ego shit stops it from coming out, Tapeworm comes to mind. For now I will call them The Titans.
July 2nd, 2009 at 8:41 AM
[...] inhabiting a Los Angeles recording studio, working on a full-length album. According to the website, Grohl had the idea for the project way back in ’05, as evidenced by what he said in an interview [...]
July 2nd, 2009 at 8:52 AM
[...] buddy Johnny Firecloud over at Antiquiet.com found out this information while interviewing Homme’s wife Brody Dalle about her new project [...]
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:21 AM
[...] believe this is actually happening!” This is one of those instances. Our friends at Antiquiet (we’re friends because we follow each other on Twitter) have reported on a collaboration of [...]
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:03 AM
[...] que ha dado el punk, por lejos), Brody Dalle, y esposa del propio Homme, confirma los hechos a Antiquiet. “No tengo la libertad de hablar acerca de ello… pero pienso que es realmente [...]
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:25 AM
[...] his original band, Sunny Day Real Estate, for a national tour that kicks off in September, and word spreading of a possible Grohl side-project involving Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones and Queens of the [...]
July 2nd, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Sounds very nice.
July 2nd, 2009 at 12:44 PM
[...] Antiquiet recently spoke to Homme’s wife Brody Dalle of Spinnerette, and tried to squeeze some juicy details out of her. Looks like they got just enough to confirm a rumour that germinated way back in 2005: “I pressed for more information in an interview I did yesterday with Homme’s wife, Brody Dalle of Spinnerette. Who’s singing? Who’s behind the kit? When do we get to hear it? She was faithfully tight-lipped, unfortunately, but did offer the following tease: [...]
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:00 PM
[...] his original band, Sunny Day Real Estate, for a national tour that kicks off in September, and word spreading of a possible Grohl side-project involving Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones and Queens of the Stone [...]
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:12 PM
[...] realistic, even if Grohl mentioned it in a 2005 interview. But today I hear from Mog who heard from Antiquiet who heard from Queen’s of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme’s wife’s second [...]
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:49 PM
i think i just shat myself
July 2nd, 2009 at 4:34 PM
…Awesome
July 2nd, 2009 at 6:07 PM
[...] providing guitar, and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) on bass. Fast forward 4 years, and suddenly Antiquiet is reporting that this pipe dream of Grohl’s (and probably several of his fans as well) as [...]
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Hail Kyuss, Hail Zeppelin, Hail Scream!
Heavy Rock Not Dead!!!
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:20 AM
[...] were rumours of the trio working together as long ago as 2005, but according toAntiquiet.com, they have finally started recording together, and are currently in the studio in Los [...]
July 3rd, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Get John Garcia in please on vocals.
July 3rd, 2009 at 5:59 PM
[...] terug naar 2009 en het ziet er naar uit dat het er nog van gaat komen ook. Antiquiet rapporteert dat de drie rocksterren zich samen hebben opgesloten in een opnamestudio in Los Angeles [...]
July 3rd, 2009 at 6:10 PM
Once this comes out, this will more than likely be…no – it WILL be the heaviest album to come out in the last 20 years.
I can NOT wait!!
Cheers!!
July 4th, 2009 at 5:40 AM
AAAAAAAHhhhhhhhhhhh! ooohhhh papi, come now. PLEASE.
July 4th, 2009 at 9:05 AM
@stu
you’re retarded
July 5th, 2009 at 2:56 AM
I just felt my dick move a little bit.
July 5th, 2009 at 2:07 PM
You people all need to keep your shirts on. Just because it’s three big-time dudes doesn’t necessarily mean the music is going to be good. It’s exciting news for sure, but let’s see how the tunes actually turn out before we get too excited.
July 5th, 2009 at 10:27 PM
well yeah, chickenfoot being a case in point. great musicians, shitty songwriters, shitty album. grohl and homme are both great songwriters, and have consistently delivered. i’ll save my boner for when i can listen to something, but my expectations are reasonably high.
July 6th, 2009 at 5:15 AM
YEAH! If anyone has seen the Foo’s Live @ Wembley Stadium, with the Foo’s, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, not to mention QOTSA album w/Dave on drums, should be pretty amazing. As far as I’m concerned, anything with the greatest rock star ever, Dave Grohl, sounds mind blowing!!
Hope they tour as well??!!
July 6th, 2009 at 7:38 AM
This is a gift from the rock gods.
July 6th, 2009 at 10:40 PM
[...] the biggest news since Chickenfoot, Antiquiet has broke a story about an upcoming project that involves Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age, [...]
July 8th, 2009 at 8:37 PM
I’m surprised a black hole didn’t open up the second they started writing music together in the same studio.
July 12th, 2009 at 6:18 AM
Thanks for the post, While I was reading it I really did have one of those ‘UH- HUH’ moments.
keep up the good work, thanks!
July 15th, 2009 at 5:08 PM
I want to hear Grohl Sing but i understand he is a drummer first. So get Chris Cornell to sing he still has great vocals when given good material.
July 20th, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Learning, n. The kind of ignorance distinguishing the studious.
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:58 AM
Fighters of Led and Stone!!
I have blown like 8 loads in my pants per day since i heard the news.
love homme, hes prob the most influential musician of this generation, as for grohl hes amazing behind the kit… where he belongs as for jones no one has the musical vision this cat has.
im so excited for this project not too mention a possible dessert sessionss 11+12? Not crazy about patton but hes got some pipes!!
fuck ya keep the great tunes coming!
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:00 AM
GARCIA!!!!!!
LMFAO
long live john garcia!!
July 24th, 2009 at 12:41 AM
HOLY SHIT PATTON AND HOMME.
I almost had a heart attack! <3
July 29th, 2009 at 1:00 AM
I think i just came..
July 30th, 2009 at 7:00 PM
FK YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 31st, 2009 at 12:52 AM
[...] this month we received definitive confirmation of the long-rumored collaboration between Josh Homme, Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones. Much to the [...]
July 31st, 2009 at 1:38 PM
[...] Legends Become Crooked Vultures A little while ago Antiquiet posted an update on the long rumoured collaboration between Josh Homme, Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones. Well, those [...]
August 3rd, 2009 at 9:06 AM
[...] Projekt Songs aufzunehmen. Nachdem sich Hommes Ehefrau Brody Dalle schon anfang Juli bei anitquiet.com “verplappert” hatte, hat jüngst Jesse Hughes, seines Zeichens Frontman von den Eagles [...]
August 6th, 2009 at 10:25 AM
[...] Grohl Homme And Jones New Band @ Antiquiet __________________ Flickr [...]
September 1st, 2009 at 1:40 AM
[...] on music website Antiquiet, followed by much hype on Pitchfork and Rolling Stone in early August, the new capital S Supergroup [...]
September 8th, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Zep started the rock rolling, Grohl was part of an enigma and Josh is the greatest living rock genious (w/jack white). Impossible to beat. p.s. I need another QOTSA album soon!!!
September 10th, 2009 at 2:05 AM
OMG I JUST CREAMED MY PANTS ENTIRELY READING THIS, WHAT A COMBINATION
October 8th, 2009 at 12:38 PM
QUEENS OF THE LED FIGHTERS !!
October 29th, 2009 at 3:29 PM
Mtr fckr !!!!! could you imagine how will be sound this combination??? i more than desesperate to know when this record will be on sale !!!!! just want it now !!
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:39 PM
john paul jones and dave grohl with homme its many a flashback of a real supergroup i guess we will never hear of them phonies called chicken feet
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:42 PM
the new super group jones grohl homme cant wait no more supergroups that suck ex chickenfoot
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