Eagles of Death Metal is an American
rock band from
Palm Desert, California, formed in 1998. Founded by
Jesse Hughes (vocals, guitar) and
Josh Homme (drums), the band also includes a wide range of other musicians that perform both on the band's studio albums and at live shows. Hughes and Homme are the only permanent members of the band, with Homme rarely performing at live shows due to commitments to his other bands. The band's current touring line-up includes Hughes alongside
Dave Catching (guitar), Eden Galindo (guitar),
Matt McJunkins (bass) and
Julian Dorio (drums).