QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Mainman Says New CD Is All About Modern Times

June 5, 2007

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE mastermind Josh Homme has told MTV.com that his band's new album, "Era Vulgaris" (due June 12),is all about "modern times and what it's like to be in 'em."

"Actually, it's totally supportive of everything that's happening today. All the depravity and stuff like that. In fact, it's sort of like, 'You need a hand?' " Homme laughed. "There have been a lot of records that have come out that sort of decry this time, but I sort of dig it. And I think our generation digs it. Because I think there are opportunities here for people to have jobs like you and I have and the opportunity to have something and try to make something of yourself that you are really passionate about.

"And I also think that with the way music is, you can create your own space now, and it allows the artist to be just that: an artist," he continued. "And it allows the artist to make whatever kind of visuals they want, without having to kowtow to MTV. You can do whatever you want and not have to hear from a censor that they don't really appreciate ... it. Because that's what art should be."

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