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Official Website: www.qotsa.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/queensofthestoneage

Josh Homme started QOTSA back in 1997 with one idea in mind, to make guitar rock that pounded the heck out of the listener. Now, I’m not about to compare them to Led Zeppelin, but if there is anything good coming out of the mainstream music scene, these guys sure are on the list.

This track, “3′s and 7′s”, has definitely perked my interest in their up and coming release, Era Vulgaris, which will be release June 12th on Interscope Records.

The opening chord progression has a punk anthem sound to it which only lasts for a second as the main guitar riff enters in along with the vocals. It’s no question this band is driven by the overdrive guitar riff. No offense to the vocals but they just don’t stand out to me. I also maybe bia as I’ve been obsessed with the guitar ever since I heard Eddie Van Halen on MTV rip through one of his signature two-handed finger tap guitar solos (watch YouTube video of Eddie). The great thing about this song is that it’s a perfectly structured tune. They place the bridge in the perfect spot so as to keep the listener on their toes. As the bridge comes to an end, they build some nice tension with a single bass line that leads in to the guitar solo.

Download: “3′s and 7′s”