Queens Of The Stone Age: Last News

Queens Of The Stone Age appear to be teasing a huge show in Sheffield – find all the details below.Last night (February 13), the Josh Homme-fronted band shared a photograph of Ecclesall Road in the Steel City. It shows a poster for the Sheffield edition of the Rock N Roll Circus festival, which is due to take place at Don Valley Bowl this August.The name of the upcoming event is displayed above the title of QOTSA’s classic 2002 single ‘No One Knows’, which is intertwined with a red snake.

The Hives have returned with single ‘Enough Is Enough’ along with details of new album called ‘The Hives Forever Forever The Hives’, and a UK and European arena tour. Check it all out below along with NME’s interview with frontman Pelle Almqvist.Their seventh album comes in relatively quick succession to 2023’s ‘The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons‘ – the Swedish indie icons’ first LP in 11 years. It will arrive on Friday August 29 via PIAS.

Linkin Park have announced a limited number of discounted tickets for all dates on their upcoming US tour while also downsizing their LA show.The band announced a huge world tour last November to support the release of ‘From Zero’, their first new album since the passing of frontman Chester Bennington and the introduction of Emily Armstrong as the new singer.As well as a huge show at Wembley Stadium, the tour includes a range of arenas around the US and Canada, with an additional mega show having initially been announced for Los Angeles’ Dodgers Stadium on September 13.Now, an updated tour poster has revealed that the Dodgers Stadium show has been downsized to the city’s Intuit Dome – a shift from the Dodgers’ 56,000 capacity to Intuit’s 18,000.South America: Announcing new dates on the From Zero World Tour 2025. LPU pre-sales begin March 31st.Los Angeles: Our LA show on 9/13 will now be at Intuit Dome with JPEGMAFIA.

Queens Of The Stone Age are headlining Sheffield’s Rock N Roll Circus 2025 – find all the details below.Last week, the Josh Homme-fronted band began teasing an upcoming huge gig in Sheffield after they shared a photograph of Ecclesall Road in the Steel City showing a poster for the city’s edition of the Rock N Roll Circus festival.Now, it’s been revealed that they’re set to headline the festival on August 27, which takes place at Don Valley Bowl, as one of only two shows they’ll play in the UK in 2025.Also announced today (February 17), they’ll be joined on the line-up by Viagra Boys, Fat Dog, The Bug Club and So Good.Of Queens Of The Stone Age’s addition to the festival’s line-up, organiser Ali O’Reilly said: “We’re taking Rock N Roll Circus to the next level in 2025. Bringing a band such as Queens of the Stone Age to Sheffield is a huge moment for us and we can’t wait to welcome them to the Big Top in August.“They are the perfect act to open our celebrations and fit everything that our brand is trying to achieve,” she continued.

Viagra Boys have announced their fourth studio album – listen to new single ‘Man Made Of Meat’ below.The Stockholm post-punk band are due to release the 11-track ‘Viagr Aboys’ on April 15 via their own newly launched label, Shrimptech Enterprises. You can pre-order/pre-save it here.Co-produced by frequent collaborator Pelle Gunnerfeldt, the forthcoming record is said to channel the group’s “sharp observational humour and unique ability to dismantle everything and nothing at the same time, while juxtaposing real life with high art”.This concept is also reflected in the cover artwork, created by Leo Park (see below).‘Man Made of Meat’ serves as the first preview of the LP, digging into singer Sebastian Murphy’s experience cruising through Walmart supermarkets while touring the US with Queens Of The Stone Age.Boasting a dirty, distorted bassline and spiky electric guitar riffs, the chaotic and existential song sees Murphy admit that he “subscribed to your mom’s OnlyFans” account, and poke fun at AI.He also references the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry. “They watch TV,” Murphy sings.

Queens Of The Stone Age have shared details of a new European tour for 2025. Check out the dates and ticket details below.Announced today (January 20), 15 new shows have been announced for later this year.

Kyuss being labelled as “the next Metallica” in the early-’90s.Kyuss are considered one of the seminal names in stoner rock, formed in 1987 by future Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme alongside vocalist John Garcia, guitarist Nick Oliveri, bassist Chris Cockrell and Bjork.By the time of the release of their third studio album ‘Welcome To Sky Valley’ in 1994, the band were signed Elektra Records, the same label that was home to James Hetfield’s metal icons.In a new interview with Metal Hammer, Bjork has spoken about the weight of being compared to their label mates at the time, noting that it was not the compliment that label executives might have imagined.“Our guy at the label would always say, ‘You guys will be the next Metallica’, and that bummed me out,” Bjork said. “I wanted to be this Kyuss! I felt like we fucking rocked and had hit the peak of our chemistry at the time, and Metallica were super-cool guys and really supportive, but seeing it all on that scale, it was just like, ‘This isn’t for me.’ If that’s the epitome of success in a rock band, it just seemed unrewarding.”Kyuss opened for Metallica on their 1993 ‘Nowhere Else To Roam’ tour, and Bjork has also reminisced about that period.

NME about his debut solo album ‘The Panic Years’, being inspired by the likes of Queens Of The Stone Age and Jack White, and hinted at what’s next for The Vamps. Check out our full interview below.The frontman has already released five singles from the record.

Queens of the Stone Age have announced their rescheduled tour dates for 2025, a month after the band scrapped its remaining dates for the year due to frontman Josh Homme‘s health.On Homme’s condition, the band previously stated: “Josh has been given no choice but to prioritise his health and to receive essential medical care through the remainder of the year.”All their festival dates were cancelled, while their headline shows in several US cities are now postponed to 2025. Per Consequence, the band has confirmed the new dates.

Queens of the Stone Age have scrapped their remaining tour dates for 2024 due to Josh Homme requiring “essential medical care” until the end of the year.In an Instagram post today (August 23), the band shared a message to fans about their current status. “QOTSA regret to announce the cancellation and/or postponement of all remaining 2024 shows,” they write.“Josh has been given no choice but to prioritize his health and to receive essential medical care through the remainder of the year.”All their festival dates have been cancelled, while their headline shows in several US cities have been postponed to 2025, with new dates to be confirmed down the line.A post shared by QOTSA (@queensofthestoneage)The announcement comes a month after the band had already cancelled a handful of shows due to their frontman’s health.In July, the band axed a run of European dates due to Homme requiring “emergency surgery” back home in the US.

Royal Blood gear up to release the 10th anniversary edition of their self-titled debut album, the duo spoke to NME about the making of the record, its impact, and befriending the likes of Queens Of The Stone Age and Jimmy Page.Earlier this year the duo – made up of frontman and bassist Mike Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher – kicked off celebrations for the 10th birthday of their first record with a handful of special gigs, including two nights at London’s O2 Academy Brixton.“They were epic,” Kerr reflected of the shows to NME. “It was also great because the way we set the show up was to play the whole record in its entirety, and then bust into a bunch of other songs post that record.

Jack White has replaced Queens Of The Stone Age at Øya Festival 2024, with Air also joining the line-up.The soloist and former White Stripes frontman will now top the bill at the Norwegian event on Friday August 9.It comes after QOTSA were forced to cancel a further run of European dates as Josh Homme remains under “medical care” in the US. The singer returned home earlier this month to undergo “emergency surgery”.Additionally, it has been confirmed that Air will be playing their 1998 debut album ‘Moon Safari’ in full at Øya 2024 on the same day.The Smile had been scheduled to perform at the festival too, but had to drop out due to Jonny Greenwood’s ongoing recovery from a stay in intensive care.

Queens Of The Stone Age have cancelled more live shows as frontman Josh Homme remains under “medical care”.Earlier this month, the band axed a run of European dates due to Homme requiring “emergency surgery” back home in the US. “Every effort was made to push through and play for you, but it is no longer an option to continue,” a statement read.QOTSA scrapped eight gigs between July 10 and July 27.

Queens Of The Stone Age’s Josh Homme has discussed his requests for when the band are on tour, and revealed the “strangest” things he has on his rider.The topic arose during a recent appearance from the frontman on the Dish From Waitrose podcast, where he looked back at the band’s extensive run of tour dates and fan response to their most recent work.In the discussion, Homme was asked about what he requests on his rider when the band hit the road, before revealing that being the headliner at a major festival allows him to get away with some pretty unorthodox choices.“I always say that elitism sucks, when I’m not included,” he joked with hosts Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett. “I think over the years, one of the things that keeps you young, other than injections, is to have a good sense of humour.

Josh Homme has promised that he will “roll his sleeves up” so that the next album Queens Of The Stone Age won’t keep fans waiting too long.The frontman discussed the plans for new material during a new appearance on the Dish podcast, where he looked back at the band’s run of tour dates and the fans’ response to their most recent work.Homme and co. dropped their latest LP, ‘In Times New Roman…’, last year, and the release marked their eighth studio album and long-awaited follow-up to 2017’s ‘Villains’.

Queens Of The Stone Age have cancelled some of their upcoming European shows, due to frontman Josh Homme needing “emergency surgery”.The band are currently in Europe as part of their extensive ‘The End Is Nero’ tour – celebrating the release of their 2023 album ‘In Times New Roman’. So far, the shows have seen them play numerous festivals across the summer, including huge slots at Download and Hellfest.However, the members have today (July 9) confirmed that numerous dates have been cancelled at the last minute, as singer Homme is having to return home for an “emergency” surgical procedure.“QOTSA regret to announce that Josh Homme must return to the United States immediately for emergency surgery.

Mark Lanegan’s estate has announced a ‘Bubblegum’ box set to celebrate the album’s 20th anniversary – and it’ll include 12 previously unreleased songs.The release, ‘Bubblegum XX’, is set to arrive on August 23 through Beggars Arkive, the catalogue and archive department of Beggars Group. There’s a remastered double LP edition of the album, as well as a 4XLP/3XCD/Digital release with 40 mastered tracks.Not only that, but the 4XLP box also contains a 64-page hardcover book with essays by Lanegan’s former collaborators and Queens of the Stone Age bandmates Josh Homme and Troy Van Leeuwen, as well as the likes of Duff McKagan and Greg Dulli.

Queens Of The Stone Age, Pulp and Peggy Gou while the sperm and eggs get to work on fertilisation.The festival itself quotes a study from Institut Marquès in Spain that suggests music and vibrations increase the chances of IVF success by five per cent – which is the thinking behind the stage and the event.A press release explains: “This year, Way Out West has added an additional stage to help create future fans of great music by injecting live recordings by the headlining artists into their DNA at the earliest stage possible—before they even develop into foetuses.“In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a medical procedure that involves joining a woman’s egg and a man’s sperm in a laboratory dish. It helps millions get pregnant every year.

Queens Of The Stone Age have booked a show in the Paris Catacombs.The announcement was made by frontman Josh Homme during a press conference held at French rock festival Hellfest. During the conference, he said he’d been trying to book a show at the Catacombs for 18 years and now, having finally succeeded, Queens Of The Stone Age will be the first band to ever perform there.

Queens of the Stone Age has canceled the remaining eight shows on its European tour due to lead singer Josh Homme needing emergency surgery in the United States.The band announced the news via Instagram July 10.“QOTSA regret to announce that Josh Homme must return to the United States immediately for emergency surgery. Every effort was made to push through and play for you, but it is no longer an option to continue,” the statement read.The group expressed its disappointment to fans writing, “Queens are gutted we aren’t able to play for you. We apologize for any inconvenience and share in your frustration and disappointment.”The canceled dates include festivals in France, Czechia and Slovakia, and headlining performances in Croatia and Greece throughout July.

Queens Of The Stone Age have spoken to NME at the 2024 edition of Download Festival, and opened up about what the future of the band looks like, as well as the response to their latest album, ‘In Times New Roman..’.Guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen and drummer Jon Theodore caught up with us backstage at this year’s instalment of the Donington Park festival, shortly before they took to the Apex stage as Friday’s headliners (June 14).It comes following frontman Josh Homme telling NME about the set at the end of 2023, and hinting that while they still planned to “to give it [their] all”, they didn’t see “any reason to trip out” over the set. Now, chatting with us backstage, Van Leeuwen and Theodore opened up about what it’s been like to tour in support of their latest LP, and shared their love for Royal Blood, who they hit the road with earlier this year.They also told us about the upcoming reissue of their 1998 self-titled album, and what it was like to take part in the project, despite neither of them being part of the line-up when it was first released.