Queens of the Stone Age (also known as QOTSA) was formed in 1996 by guitarist and vocalist Josh Homme (formerly of Kyuss) under the name Gamma Ray. The band signed with the independent label Loosegroove Records and released the Kyuss/Queens of the Stone Age extended play in 1997.
Queens of the Stone Age, formerly known as QOTSA, was founded in 1996 by Josh Homme (previously from Kyuss) under the name Gamma Ray. The band signed with Loosegroove Records and released a Kyuss/Queens of the Stone Age EP in 1997.