Indie rock and heavy metal, on paper, seem like they would have nothing in common.

When I think of indie rock bands, I think of The Decemberists, the Arctic Monkeys, or Tame Impala. Metal? I mean, where do I start… Sabbath, Maiden, Slayer, Cannibal Corpse… My list could go on and on. But what about bands who found a way to bridge the gap and mix a little of their indie style with some sick shredding? I have a few thoughts…

Queens of the Stone Age

Born out of the dissolution of Josh Homme’s iconic stoner metal band Kyuss, QOTSA emerged in the mid-1990s with a fuzzy blues metal sound that evolved as they gained popularity.

The first QOTSA song I ever heard was “Feel Good Hit of the Summer,” off their second album, Rated R (2000), and I was immediately hooked. It’s fast and abrasive, with

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