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Former Queens of the Stone Age Bassist Faces 15 Years in Jail
- Posted on Aug 13th 2011 10:00AM by Kenneth Partridge
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As TMZ reports, former Queens of the Stone Age bassist Nick Oliveri has been charged with four felonies and could spend 15 years in prison.
The charges stem from an incident last month, when Oliveri -- who's most recently performed with Kyuss Lives! -- surrendered to police in Los Angeles after a four-hour standoff with the SWAT team. Oliveri was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, and a subsequent search of his Hollywood home turned up cocaine, methamphetamines and a loaded rifle, according to TMZ.
Oliveri's girlfriend accused the singer of hitting her repeatedly on July 11, the day before an argument overhead by neighbors ultimately led police to the couple's door. The troubled rocker reportedly has a history of domestic violence, and in 2004, Queens of the Stone Age singer Josh Homme admitted that similar allegations had led to Oliver's firing.
When Oliveri returns to court next month, he'll face two counts each of possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance with a firearm, as well as one misdemeanor count of resisting, obstructing or delaying a police officer.
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What a douche! Seriously!
Obviously, he was out of his mind thinking he had total dominance. I'm glad the neighbors took action when the victim possibly could not because she definitely could have ended up dead!
@VMP2080 - no one deserves to be beat regardless - I am so angry at your statement I really can't respond sensibly. I am appauled.
August 17 2011 at 10:56 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Replyonce in the pen, he might become a Princess of the Stone Age.
August 17 2011 at 6:55 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIt never ceases to amaze me that people with so much control over their instruments and music have no control over their personal actions. You'd think the discipline necessary to become a good musician would carry over into other aspects of their lives, but apparently it isn't so.
Artist or not, if he acted like a d**k, he deserves his punishment.
Wow, that's to bad!
August 15 2011 at 6:27 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Replymaybe when he gets out he'll start seeing
Casey Anthony
Not to bright, unfortunately.
August 15 2011 at 5:54 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down ReplyApparently you're not "too" bright either. Crawl away in shame, dimwit.
August 20 2011 at 1:05 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWho in there right mind would date a man with a history of domestic violence? What an idiot. She deserved it.
August 15 2011 at 5:53 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down ReplyWhile I agree with your initial question, your third comment is downright horrible.
August 15 2011 at 6:00 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
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