Josh Homme of QOTSA discusses health emergency that forced tour cancellation in recent interview
Queens of the Stone Age recently made their highly anticipated return to the music scene after a year-long hiatus following Josh Homme’s emergency health scare. In a recent interview with Consequence, Homme shed some light on the medical crisis that led to the cancellation of their 2024 tour dates, revealing that he was in a precarious physical condition that required immediate attention.
Reflecting on the ordeal, Homme explained that his health took a sudden turn after a performance in the Catacombs, necessitating rapid sedation and surgery. This unexpected turn of events left him bedridden for the next seven months, a period during which he had ample opportunity for introspection. Facing the prospect of an extended recovery period, Homme admitted to feeling apprehensive about the long road ahead.
However, in true resilient fashion, Homme remains focused on the future and is eager to dive into a plethora of musical projects. He divulged plans for new Queens of the Stone Age music, as well as the possibility of releasing another Eagles of Death Metal record, more Desert Sessions, and even exploring the formation of a new musical endeavor.
While the band has already embarked on a tour across Europe and the UK, with upcoming North American dates scheduled for October, including a highly anticipated show at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on October 10th. Fans can catch Queens of the Stone Age at several prestigious venues across the globe, providing a platform for Homme and company to showcase their brand of rock ‘n’ roll to eager audiences.
Queens of the Stone Age 2025 Tour Dates:
– July 30, 2025 – Warsaw, PL COS Torwar *
– August 1, 2025 – Riga, LV Arena Riga *
– August 2, 2025 – Tallinn, EE Unibet Arena Black Box *
– August 4, 2025 – Helsinki, FI Ice Hall *
– August 7, 2025 – Gothenburg, SE Way Out West
– August 8, 2025 – Oslo, NO Øyafestivalen
– August 9, 2025 – Copenhagen, DK Syd for Solen
– August 12, 2025 – Berlin, DE Zitadelle *
– August 13, 2025 – Bonn, DE Kunst!Rasen *
– August 15, 2025 – Biddinghuizen, NL Lowlands Festival
– August 16, 2025 – Charleville-Merieres, FR Cabaret Vert
– August 17, 2025 – Hasselt, BE Pukkelpop
– August 20, 2025 – Dublin, IE Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham #*
– August 22, 2025 – Portsmouth, UK Victorious Festival
– August 24, 2025 – Paris, FR Rock en Seine
– August 27, 2025 – Sheffield, UK Rock N Roll Circus: Don Valley Bowl
– August 28, 2025 – Sheffield, UK Rock N Roll Circus: Don Valley Bowl
– October 2, 2025 – Chicago, IL, US Chicago Theatre ^
– October 3, 2025 – Detroit, MI, US Fox Theatre ^
– October 5, 2025 – Toronto, ON, CA Massey Hall ^
– October 7, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA, US The Met ^
– October 8, 2025 – Boston, MA, US Boch Center Wang Theatre ^
– October 10, 2025 – New York, NY, US Beacon Theatre ^
With an exciting lineup of performances and projects on the horizon, Queens of the Stone Age is poised to reaffirm their status as one of rock music’s most iconic and enduring bands. Fans can look forward to a thrilling musical journey ahead as Homme and his bandmates continue to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation in the realm of rock ‘n’ roll.