I have tried to photographed The Eagles of Death Metal for the past year or so however every time they they’ve performed I’ve invariably been covering another band or have been out of the country. The first thing that drew me to this band back in 2000 was their ridiculous name only topped by 10,000 Maniacs and Black Rebel Motor Cycle club. The band which comprises of long time friends Jesse “Boots Electric” Huges (AKA The Devil) on vocals and guitar and QOTSA SINGER Josh Homme on drums have released three albums and after since then have built up an enviable cult following.
Tonight’s show was certainly important to them as it was the largest show that they had ever done something which (according to Jesse Huges) was revelling in the joy of playing to such a packed audience. After years it would appear that the Eagles of Death Metal are being recognised more than just a side
project of Josh Homme’s more successful main band.
The gig tonight was excellent and included songs from all of their albums including some covers. The band are currently embarking on an a 40 date tour which will see them performing at the Pyramid Stage in Glastonbury across the UK and the US and ending up at the Reading Festival in August/ The Eagles of Death Metal are a great live band and if you want to check them out visit they MySpace page for a full listing of their gigs.
Written by John Rahim
