Eagles of Death Metal (EODM) is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, founded in 1998 by best friends Jesse Hughes and Joshua Homme. With a sound that's a combination of bluegrass slide guitar, drum beats, and Canned Heat vocals, and a frontman who is known for his over-the-top stage histrionics and evangelistic interaction with fans, EODM delivers unforgettable live performances.