Former Queens of the Stone Age bassist Nick Oliveri has been arrested after a five-hour standoff with Los Angeles police. Oliveri, currently a member of Kyuss Lives, barricaded himself in his Hollywood home.

The incident took place on Tuesday evening after neighbours heard an argument inside the duplex Oliveri shared with his partner, according to the LA Times. Police were called but Oliveri refused to meet them. A five-hour standoff ensued, with a Swat team surrounding the house. The musician surrendered to police at around 10:30pm. He was reportedly arrested on domestic violence charges and posted bail of $100,000. When police later searched the property, it is alleged they found a loaded rifle.

Oliveri began his career in stoner-rock band Kyuss, who recently re-formed and are in the middle of a world tour. He was also a member of Queens of the Stone Age until 2004. In 2005, QOTSA leader Josh Homme revealed he had fired Oliveri after being told the bassist had been physical abusive to his then-girlfriend. "I spoke to Nick about a rumor I heard," Homme told Radio 1. "I said, 'If I ever find out that this is true, I can't know you, man.'"

At the time of writing, Kyuss Lives are still scheduled to perform at Belgium's Dour festival tonight (Thursday 14 July).