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Queens of the Stone Age Welcome Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears for Upcoming Album

Jonathan Wood / Jamie McCarthy, Getty Images Queens of the Stone Age continue to add to the impressive guest list for their forthcoming album, with Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears being the latest to reveal his involvement in recording sessions. Shears’ addition follows the recent revelations that former Queens of the Stone Age bassist Nick Oliveri and Nine Inch Nails mastermind Trent Reznor had both been helping out on the upcoming release. In addition, Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl returned to his spot behind the drumkit with Queens of the Stone Age for the first time since the band’s 2002 album, ‘Songs for the Deaf.’ Though it may seem like an odd pairing, Shears has a long-running friendship with Queens of the Stone Age leader Josh Homme . Earlier this year, Homme served as perhaps the most awkward pitchman ever during a humorous infomercial filmed for the Scissor Sisters’ ‘Magic Hour’ album. The offbeat clip also worked in images from ’70s TV staple ‘Solid Gold’ and other dance show knockoffs. The Scissor Sisters vocalist revealed his participation in a series of tweets, which can be seen below: I just got to do something insanely cool with some fierce Queens. — Jake Shears (@Jakeshears) December 20, 2012 Jake Shears + Queens of the Stone Age=satanic cabaret twitter.com/Jakeshears/sta… — Jake Shears (@Jakeshears) December 20, 2012 After singing together for awhile, Josh Homme and Isettled down to watch some educational films. #newQueen instagr.am/p/TeSB-2FmBm/ — Jake Shears (@Jakeshears) December 20, 2012 Shears has also had some fun with Grohl over the years. The returning Queens drummer filmed a fake news piece in which he was threatening legal action against the tight-pantsed vocalist, claiming that he had been traumatized by seeing Shears’ bare testicles up close during a wardrobe malfunction. At present, Queens of the Stone Age are still working on their upcoming studio album with a spring street date expected. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/queens-of-the-stone-age-new-album-manic-and-unpredictable/” title=”Next: Josh Homme Discusses ‘Manic and Unpredictable’ New Album” align=”center”]

P.O.D. Enter Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame

Leann Mueller After five straight wins,  P.O.D. , ‘Higher’ soars into the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame. The song, which appears on the band’s latest album, ‘Murdered Love,’ took down some worthy opponents along the way. P.O.D. took down their fifth and final competitor,  Coheed and Cambria , after beating heavy hitters  Hellyeah and Kid Rock , as well as Tremonti and Hinder . Congrats to P.O.D. and their fans on this impressive achievement. Their song ‘Higher’ now joins tunes from such bands as Avenged Sevenfold, Down, Fozzy, Anthrax, Korn, Trivium and more in Loudwire’s Cage Match Hall of Fame. In addition to an upcoming tour with 3 Doors Down and Daughtry, P.O.D. will be performing on the ShipRocked cruise setting sail in late November. Listen to P.O.D., ‘Higher’ [button href=”http://loudwire.com/in-this-moment-maria-brink-p-o-d-sonny-sandoval-shiprocked-2012/” title=”Check Out P.O.D. Frontman Sonny Sandoval talking about Shiprocked 2012″ align=”center”]

Avenged Sevenfold Enter Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame

Warner Bros. After five straight wins and relentless voting from their fans, Avenged Sevenfold have entered the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame with their latest single ‘Carry On,’ which is featured in the video game ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II.’ The men from ‘Bat Country’ took down their fifth and final opponent the  Offspring after beating heavy hitters like  Five Finger Death Punch and Soundgarden , as well as Volbeat and Marilyn Manson . Congrats to Avenged Sevenfold and their fans on this impressive achievement. Their song ‘Carry On’ now joins tunes from such bands as Down, Fozzy, Anthrax, Korn, Trivium and more in Loudwire’s Cage Match Hall of Fame. Listen to Avenged Sevenfold, ‘Carry On’ [button href=”http://loudwire.com/fozzy-avenged-sevenfold-m-shadows-surprise-sandpaper-performance/” title=”Next: Watch M. Shadows Perform ‘Sandpaper’ With Fozzy” align=”center”] ?

12 Stones Enter Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame

Executive Music Group After five straight wins and fans voting relentlessly,  12 Stones have entered the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame with their latest single ‘Psycho’ off of their fourth studio album ‘Beneath the Scars.’ 12 Stones took down their fifth and final opponent Shinedown after beating heavy hitters like the Smashing Pumpkins and Godsmack , as well as All That Remains and Taproot . Congrats to 12 Stones on this impressive achievement. They now join such bands as Down, Fozzy, Anthrax, Korn, Trivium and more in Loudwire’s Cage Match Hall of Fame. Fans who want to check out 12 Stones in concert can catch the band trekking all across the United States this fall. For a full list of tour dates, click here . Listen to 12 Stones, ‘Psycho’ [button href=”http://loudwire.com” title=”Next: 12 Stones Singer Discusses ‘Beneath the Scars’ + More” align=”center”]