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Queens of the Stone Age Couldn't ‘Over-Rehearse' for Paris Catacombs Concert Film: ‘You Go Down There & All the Plans Are Off'
Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme has some sage advice for anyone who finds themselves in a difficult situation. 'If you're going through hell,' Homme says, 'keep going.' More from Billboard Queens of the Stone Age Announce 'Alive in the Catacombs' Concert Film, Album Billboard & Global Venture Partners Launch Billboard Africa Here's What Fans Think of SiR Claiming Drake Had His 2024 Toronto Show Canceled Easy for him to say: He's one of the few lucky souls who has left the Paris Catacombs, the subject of his band's new film and the final home to more than 6 million deceased Parisians following an 18th-century effort to fix Paris' overcrowded, dilapidated cemetery system. Homme has long been fascinated by the underground burial site, visited by more than a half-million people each year, and chose the dark and foreboding underground capsule as the central motif for Queens of the Stone Age's new project Alive in the Catacombs, a concert and concept film directed by Thomas Rames and produced by La Blogothèque. 'This place is like trying to run on a sheet of ice,' Hommes explains in the accompanying documentary Alive in Paris and Before, shot by the band's longtime visual collaborator Andreas Neumann. 'You have no idea how much time has passed up there, up above, and no time has passed below. It's the same time, all the time, every time.' It's easy to get lost in the maze-like film as it wanders through the subterranean tunnels and ossuaries buried deep beneath the City of Light. The film captures Homme at a low point in 2024, having to cancel a major European leg of the band's tour due to a cancer diagnosis from which he has since recovered. Performing in the Catacombs had been a lifelong dream of Homme's, and he pushes though the pain to delivery a carefully arranged performance of music from the band's back catalog, 'stripped down bare, without taking away what made each one wonderful,' band member Dean Fertita explains in the documentary. The band recruited violinist Christelle Lassort and viola player Arabella Bozig to repurpose tracks like 'Paper Machete,' 'Kalopsia' and 'Villains of Circumstance'; while each song was performed acoustically, Homme was adamant the project not simply feel like 'Queens of the Stone Age Unplugged.' 'When you go into the Catacombs, there are 6 million people in there, and I think about, 'What would you want to hear if you were one of those people?'' Homme said Wednesday night (June 4) during a Q&A in Los Angeles following a screening of the film. 'I'd want to hear about family and acceptance and things I care about. A lot of the songs we picked are about the moment you realize there's difficulty and the moment you realize you're past it, so a lot of the songs we picked were about letting the people down there know it's all right and that we care about them.' Homme said the challenges of the performance was that unlike a traditional concert where the band plays to the audience, 'We're in the belly of this thing. The ceiling is dripping and it's an organic thing that's really dominating.' The Paris Catacombs were built during a time of great upheaval in French society, as revolution completely reshaped civic life and laid siege to the political fabric of the French monarchy. There are no coffins or headstones in the Catacombs, with the bones of the princes and kings mixed with peasants and non-nobility. The band shot the entire film in one day, Homme said, securing permission from the historical group that oversees the Paris Catacombs to shoot on a day the space was closed to the public. 'We didn't over-rehearse; we just rehearsed twice,' Homme said. 'It's not supposed to be perfect. You try to make a plan, but you go down there and all the plans are off.' Fans can preorder the film in advance on Queens of the Stone Age's website; fans who order the video before Saturday will also receive the mini-documentary film. Watch the trailer below: Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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3 days ago
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Queens of the Stone Age's June 2025 US Tour: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets
The post Queens of the Stone Age's June 2025 US Tour: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets appeared first on Consequence. Queens of the Stone Age are set to launch their 2025 US tour with make-up dates following health-related postponements and cancellations from 2024, when frontman Josh Homme needed to 'receive essential medical care.' The band will hit the road in June with special guests The Kills, plus a festival appearance at Bonnaroo. Get Queens of the Stone Age Tickets Here The tour will start with two nights in Boston on June 10th and 11th, making stops in Atlantic City, New Jersey; Columbus, Ohio; Cincinnati; and Madison, Wisconsin, before wrapping with a final date in Chicago on June 21st. These dates represent the rescheduled shows from Queens of the Stone Age's 'The End Is Nero Tour,' which originally began in 2023 in support of their eighth studio album In Times New Roman…. Find our ticket buying guide, including the full list of dates, and everything else you need to know about Queens of the Stone Age's 2025 tour below. Fans can look for last-minute deals or get tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where orders are 110% guaranteed through StubHub's FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. 06/10 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway * (Get Tickets) 06/11 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway * (Get Tickets) 06/13 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena * (Get Tickets) 06/15 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival 06/17 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! Outdoor * (Get Tickets) 06/18 – Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center * (Get Tickets) 06/20 – Madison, WI @ Breese Stevens Field * (Get Tickets) 06/21 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island * (Get Tickets) * = w/ The Kills Note: If you're planning a trip to see Queens of the Stone Age, you can save 15% off travel and accommodations through The 2025 tour represents Queens of the Stone Age's return to the stage after health-related postponements in 2024. This past December, Josh Homme made his first on-stage appearance since the show postponements at a tribute concert for his late collaborator, Mark Lanegan. Concertgoers can expect to hear tracks from QOTSA's latest album In Times New Roman…, which was released in June 2023, alongside classics from their extensive catalog spanning over two decades. Josh Homme and the band are known for their high-energy performances featuring the signature Queens of the Stone Age sound that blends desert rock, stoner rock, and alternative metal. Supporting Acts: The Kills will serve as special guests for the main tour dates. They released their latest album, God Games, in 2023. The duo is known for their garage rock sound and dynamic live performances. Special Shows: The tour includes a notable appearance at Bonnaroo 2025. Get Queens of the Stone Age Tickets Here How much are tickets for Queens of the Stone Age's 2025 tour? Ticket prices vary by venue, city, and seating section. Check Ticketmaster or individual venue websites for specific pricing details for each show. Will there be VIP packages available? Check with Ticketmaster and individual venues when purchasing tickets for any available premium experience or VIP package options. What time do doors open for Queens of the Stone Age concerts? Doors typically open 90 minutes to 2 hours before showtime. Check your specific venue for exact timing. How long is a Queens of the Stone Age concert? Queens of the Stone Age typically performs for approximately 90-120 minutes, depending on the venue and whether there are supporting acts. Are there opening acts for all shows? The Kills are confirmed as special guests for the main tour dates (marked with * in the schedule). The Bonnaroo performance is a festival appearance. What is the age requirement for Queens of the Stone Age concerts? Age requirements vary by venue. Check with your specific venue for details. Does Queens of the Stone Age play the same setlist at every show? While there is typically a core setlist, Queens of the Stone Age has been known to vary songs and add special moments unique to certain dates, drawing from their extensive catalog of eight studio albums. What should I know about rescheduled dates? These 2025 dates are make-up shows for previously cancelled 2024 performances due to Josh Homme's health requirements. Original tickets from cancelled shows should be honored for corresponding rescheduled dates – check with your point of purchase for specific transfer details. Will there be merchandise available? Yes, expect official Queens of the Stone Age and The Kills merchandise at venue merch stands. Arrive early for the best selection. What else should I know about attending a Queens of the Stone Age concert? Security: Expect security screening including metal detectors and bag inspections at most venues Weather: Consider weather conditions for outdoor venues like Breese Stevens Field and KEMBA Live! Outdoor Arrival: Arrive early to secure merchandise and good positioning for general admission areas Venue Policies: Check individual venue policies regarding cameras, bags, and prohibited items Hydration: Stay hydrated and pace yourself – QOTSA shows are known for their intensity and energy Popular Posts King of the Hill Revival Gets Hulu Release Date, New Opening Sequence Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence Are Now In-Laws Dave Mustaine: Metallica Stole "Enter Sandman" Riff from Another Band Jonathan Joss, Voice of John Redcorn on King of the Hill, Shot and Killed by Neighbor Sabrina Carpenter Announces New Single "Manchild" T-Pain Announces 20th Anniversary US Tour Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
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19-05-2025
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These Rock Icons Just Made History Playing a Concert Surrounded by ‘Dead People'
Rock isn't dead, but the audience for Queens of the Stone Age's new concert film was. The modern rock legends—behind songs 'No One Knows,' 'Go With The Flow,' and 'I Sat By The Ocean'—announced their new concert film on May 13, one that shows them playing deep below the ground in the famed Catacombs of Paris. Queens of the Stone Age: Alive in the Catacombs features the band playing a career-spanning setlist while utterly surrounded by human remains. The Catacombs of Paris are a 200-mile ossuary, with several million bodies buried within it in the 1700s. Skeletal remains are largely exposed, and many walls are built of skulls and bones. Due to the nature of the catacombs—there are no outlets to plug into—the band plays acoustically for the most part, with makeshift percussion instruments and a three-piece string section. 'We're so stripped down because that place is so stripped down, which makes the music so stripped down, which makes the words so stripped down… It would be ridiculous to try to rock there,' said frontman Josh Homme in a press release. 'All those decisions were made by that space. That space dictates everything, it's in charge. You do what you're told when you're in there,' Josh added. QOTSA filmed the concert in July 2024. Josh had wanted to play in the Catacombs since he first visited them 20 years ago. At the time, the City of Paris had never permitted any artist to play within the tunnels. QOTSA are the first to get such an okay. 'The Catacombs of Paris are a fertile ground for the imagination. It is important to us that artists take hold of this universe and offer a sensitive interpretation of it,' said Hélène Furminieux of Les Catacombes de Paris. 'The recordings resonate perfectly with the mystery, history, and a certain introspection, notably perceptible in the subtle use of the silence within the Catacombs.' The concert film arrives on June 5 via Queen of the Stone Age's website.
