Joey Castillo

Joey Castillo
Castillo in 2024
Background information
Birth name	Joseph Castillo
Born	(1966-03-30) March 30, 1966 (age 58) Gardena, California
Genres	Alternative rock, hard rock, punk rock, heavy metal, stoner rock
Occupation(s)	Drummer
Years active	1984–present

Joseph Castillo (born March 30, 1966) is an American drummer. He is best known for playing the drums for Queens of the Stone Age from 2002 to 2012. He is a member of many bands. He is in Circle Jerks, Zakk Sabbath, The Bronx, and Doom Regulator. He was also in Danzig, Wasted Youth, Eagles of Death Metal, and California Breed.^[1][2]

From 1994 to 2002, Castillo was the drummer for Danzig. He helped the band make three studio albums. In 2002, he joined Queens of the Stone Age. He joined the band after they made Songs for the Deaf. This was their first popular album. He played the drums for the band at concerts. He helped the band make three albums: Lullabies to Paralyze (2005), Era Vulgaris (2007) and ...Like Clockwork (2013). While Queens of the Stone Age was making ...Like Clockwork, Josh Homme made Castillo leave the band.^[3]

References

1. Chamberlain, Rich (4 August 2014). "Joey Castillo replaces Jason Bonham in California Breed". musicradar.com. Rhythm Magazine. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
2. Blush, Steven (October 1997). "Glenn Danzig". Seconds. Retrieved 2009-10-03.
3. Hutchinson, Kate. ""I wish there was a different story to tell" – Josh Homme talks to DiS Breed". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 12 October 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2015.