Queens of the Stone Age is an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1996. The band was founded by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme shortly before he returned to his native Palm Desert, California.
Rated R (also known on vinyl as Rated X and Rated RX on the 2010 deluxe edition) is the second studio album by American rock band Queens of the Stone Age. It was released on June 6, 2000, by Interscope Records. Rated R was the band's first album for the label, as well as their first to feature bassist Nick Oliveri and vocalist Mark Lanegan.
| Pressing: Repress. |
| Original Release: 2000. |
| Genre: Rock. |
| Sub-Genre: Stoner / Alternative / Hard. |
| MPN: 490 863-2. |
| Type: Jewel Case. |
| Additional: Double Compact Disc. |