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Stone Age surgery

Troy Van Leeuwen
Feb 24, 2011 Updated Feb 28, 2011

This is one story that we really hope isn't true...

Queens of The Stone Age guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen told spinner.com the following terrifying tale:

"There was one time when we performed an appendectomy, backstage in Munich. We forgot the anaesthesia. I do know how to perform these operations, but I'd had too much to drink that day. But she's okay." Troy seemed reluctant to provide further details, saying "It's a medical slash legal matter and I can't say much more than that."

With the band about to arrive in Oz for a series of shows, any punters feeling a little under the weather are advised to steer well clear of the backstage area...just in case.


Tour Dates:

02-26 Brisbane, Australia - RNA Showgrounds
02-27 Eastern Creek, Australia - Eastern Creek International Raceway
03-02 Sydney, Australia - Enmore Theatre
03-03 Melbourne, Australia - The Palace
03-04 Melbourne, Australia - Melbourne Showgrounds
03-05 Adelaide, Australia - Bonython Park
03-07 Perth, Australia - Bassendean Oval

Source: Pitchfork external link

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Queens of the Stone Age is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, United States, formed in 1997. The band's line-up includes founding member Josh Homme (lead vocals, guitar), alongside longtime members Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar, backing vocals) and Joey Castillo (drums, percussion), and Michael Shuman (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Dean Fertita who joined the band in 2007. Formed...

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