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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.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Mrs. GREEN APPLE Dominates Top Three Slots on Japan Hot 100 as 'Tengoku' Rises to No. 1
Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 'Tengoku' hits No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated May 14, becoming one of the three songs by the band taking up the top three slots on this week's chart. 'Tengoku' ('Heaven') was written as the theme song for the movie Shinso wo ohanashi shimasu ('Let me tell you the truth') starring the band's frontman Motoki Omori alongside timelesz member Fuma Kikuchi and debuted at No. 11 last week. On this week's tally, it rules streaming with 9,383,288 weekly streams while coming in at No. 3 for downloads, No. 2 for radio airplay, and No. 4 for video views. More from Billboard Adam David Delivers Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' on 'The Voice' as Finalists Are Set Blake Shelton Drops 'Texas' on 'Fallon,' Says Post Malone Fueled His Return Queens of the Stone Age Announce 'Alive in the Catacombs' Concert Film, Album The popular three-man band dominates the top three positions on this week's Japan Hot 100 with 'Lilac' following 'Heaven' at No. 2 and 'KUSUSHIKI' at No. 3, becoming the second act to do so. The first artist who accomplished this feat was Ado, on the chart released Aug. 17, 2022. ('New Genesis,' 'Backlght,' and 'I'm Invincible' at Nos. 1, 2, 3, respectively. Fun fact: Motoki Omori wrote 'I'm Invincible.') WEST.'s 'WEST SIDE SOUL!' debuts at No. 4. The theme song for the movie URASYAIN starring all seven members of the boy band sold 236,601 copies in its first week to rule physical sales and comes in at No. 24 for radio. DXTEEN's 'Tick-Tack' bows at No. 5. The opening theme song for the drama series Yabusaka dewa gozaimasen launches at No. 2 for sales with 90,311 copies sold and comes in at No. 8 for radio. Other notable chart moves include Shota Shimizu's 'PUZZLE,' which rises 18-11. Released last October as the theme song for his alma mater, the song started gaining traction on TikTok and social media around April, leading to an increase in video views and streams. Streams are up to 112% and downloads to 162% from the week before. Also, several songs by KinKi Kids have charted after the duo released its extensive catalog on streaming platforms on May 5. 'Ai no katamari' comes in at No. 14, 'Garasu no shonen' at No. 42, 'Aisareruyori aishitai' at No. 81, 'Flower' at No. 92, and 'Boku no senaka niwa hane ga aru' at No. 99. The Billboard Japan Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data. See the full Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, tallying the week from May 5 to 11, here. For more on Japanese music and charts, visit Billboard Japan's English X account. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Queens of the Stone Age Announce ‘Alive in the Catacombs' Concert Film, Album
Queens of the Stone Age have announced the release of their unique live performance in the Catacombs of Paris as a concert film and album. Recorded in July 2024 and set to be released on June 6 via Matador Records/Remote Control Records, the unique performance saw the rock outfit head beneath the surface of Paris to perform within the sprawling 200-mile ossuary. According to a description of the location, its foundation is built out of 'several million bodies buried in the 1700s,' with many of the walls composed of skulls and bones. More from Billboard Adam David Delivers Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' on 'The Voice' as Finalists Are Set Blake Shelton Drops 'Texas' on 'Fallon,' Says Post Malone Fueled His Return Amyl and the Sniffers, Royel Otis Lead Finalists for 2025 AIR Awards Frontman Josh Homme had dreamed of organizing such a performance since visiting almost two decades earlier, though was denied permission by the city of Paris, who had never previously allowed a band to play within. However, the respect the band held for the location ultimately resulted in their performance officially being sanctioned. 'The Catacombs of Paris are a fertile ground for the imagination,' said Hélène Furminieux of Les Catacombes de Paris. 'It is important to us that artists take hold of this universe and offer a sensitive interpretation of it. Going underground and confronting reflections on death can be a deeply intense experience. 'Josh seems to have felt in his body and soul the full potential of this place. 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 unique nature of the location results in Homme and his bandmates – Troy Van Leeuwen, Michael Shuman, Dean Fertita and Jon Theodore – being backed by three-piece string section as they perform a stripped-back set planned and played with deference to the Catacombs. Recorded live with no overdubs or edits, the performance is paired with the acoustic ambience of dripping water, echoes and natural resonance as atmospheric lighting spotlights the band. '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,' Homme explains. 'It would be ridiculous to try to rock there. 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.' Queens of the Stone Age: Alive in the Catacombs will be available to rent or purchase via the band's website, with an audio-only release to be announced in the coming weeks. Notably, this isn't Queens of the Stone Age's first subterranean gig, with the group previously performing 2,300 feet underground at German salt mine, Erlebnisbergwerk Sondershausen, in November 2007. Originally planned for wider release, the semi-acoustic performance is yet to see the light of day, with the band's split with Interscope Records assumed by fans to be the reason for its indefinite delay. 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
Scoop
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Queens Of The Stone Age Announce 'Alive In The Catacombs', Out June 6
" If you're ever going to be haunted, surrounded by several million dead people is the place. I've never felt so welcome in my life." — Joshua Homme Queens of the Stone Age will unveil the cinematic realisation of a dream with the June 6 premiere of Alive in the Catacombs, an audiovisual document of the band's long-rumoured performance in the tunnels of the famed Catacombs of Paris. Filmed and recorded in July 2024, Queens of the Stone Age: Alive in the Catacombs captures QOTSA as you've never seen or heard them before. This utterly unique once in a lifetime experience features a carefully selected setlist spanning the QOTSA catalogue, each song chosen and epically reimagined for the Catacombs. The result is an unprecedented incarnation of QOTSA at their most intimate, yet surrounded by literally millions of human remains—' the biggest audience we've ever played for,' says Joshua Homme. The Catacombs of Paris is a sprawling 320km (200 miles) ossuary beneath the surface of Paris. With a foundation of several million bodies buried in the 1700s, skeletal remains are largely exposed, with much of the walls built of skulls and bones. Homme had dreamt of staging a QOTSA performance in the Catacombs since his first visit nearly 20 years ago. The city of Paris, however, had never granted permission to any artist to play within the sacred tunnels. QOTSA, being law-abiding citizens, waited until their vision was sanctioned. Hélène Furminieux (Les Catacombes de Paris) said: " 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. Going underground and confronting reflections on death can be a deeply intense experience. Josh seems to have felt in his body and soul the full potential of this place. The recordings resonate perfectly with the mystery, history, and a certain introspection, notably perceptible in the subtle use of the silence within the Catacombs.' Every aesthetic decision, every choice of song, every configuration of instruments… absolutely everything was planned and played with deference to the Catacombs—from the acoustics and ambient sounds — dripping water, echoes and natural resonance — to the darkly atmospheric lighting tones that enhance the music. Far from the sound-insulated confines of the studio or the comfort of onstage monitors, Alive in the Catacombs sees the band not only rise to this challenge, but embrace it. Homme recalls, ' 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. 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. ' The result is QOTSA distilled down to their most elemental form—Homme, Troy Van Leeuwen, Michael Shuman, Dean Fertita and Jon Theodore augmented by a three-piece string section, employing chains and chopsticks as makeshift percussion instruments. Alive in the Catacombs is Queens of the Stone Age stripped to their barest essence by necessity (you can't call it 'unplugged' if there are no actual electrical outlets to plug into), McGyver-ing a car battery to power an electric piano. And unfiltered, as every song was recorded live in a complete take with no overdubs or edits. Words fail to convey the magnificence of Queens of the Stone Age: Alive in the Catacombs. Its truly stunning balance of subtlety and grandeur must be experienced to be appreciated. The beauty is in the struggle (both internal and external). This is Joshua Homme at his most physically vulnerable yet ultimately his most triumphant. Queens of the Stone Age: Alive in the Catacombs was produced by La Blogothèque and directed by Thomas Rames, and is being released by Queens of the Stone Age and Matador Records / Remote Control Records. The film will be available to rent or purchase via where pre-orders are currently available. Fans who purchase Alive In the Catacombs by June 7th will receive exclusive access to behind the scenes footage in addition to full streaming and download access. An audio only version will be announced in the coming weeks.
USA Today
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Bonnaroo music festival reveals 2025 schedule with Luke Combs, Olivia Rodrigo
Bonnaroo music festival reveals 2025 schedule with Luke Combs, Olivia Rodrigo Show Caption Hide Caption Chappell Roan makes her Bonnaroo debut on the Which Stage Chappell Roan, pop singer songwriter, made her debut on the Which Stage at Bonnaroo Sunday, June 16, 2024 This year's Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has unveiled its complete lineup schedule. The 2025 festival will take place from June 12-15 on the Bonnaroo Farm, located 60 miles outside of Manchester, Tennessee. This year's headliners include Luke Combs — the festival's first-ever country headliner — and Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo and Hozier. Other acts to hit the festival stages will include Vampire Weekend, Queens of the Stone Age, Raye, Natasha Bedingfield, Glorilla, a SuperJam curated by Remi Wolf, Arcade Fire, Beabadoobee, Avril Lavigne, Nelly, Tyla and Megadeth. Planning your Bonnaroo weekend? Read on for the full schedule. What is the Bonnaroo 2025 schedule? All set times are subject to change, and fans can stay up-to-date with the schedule on the Bonnaroo website or mobile app. Thursday, June 12: What Stage 5:45-6:40 p.m.: Wilderado 7:15-8:15 p.m.: Marcus King 9-10:45 p.m.: Luke Combs Thursday, June 12: Other Stage 5:15-6:15 p.m.: Azzecca 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Max Styler 7:45-8:45 p.m.: Green Velvet 9-10 p.m.: Sammy Virji 11 p.m.-1 a.m.: Dom Dolla Thursday, June 12: Infinity stage 3:15-4:15 p.m.: DJ Python 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Tinzo + Jojo 7-8 p.m.: Parisi 8:30-9:30 p.m.: Of the Trees B2B Tape B 10-11 p.m.: Rebecca Black 1-2 a.m.: Tractorbeam Thursday, June 12: This Tent 3-3:45 p.m.: Die Spitz 4:15-5:15 p.m.: Kitchen Dwellers 6-7 p.m.: The Lemon Twigs 7:45-8:45 p.m. Dogs in a Pile 10:45-11:45 p.m.: Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Insane Clown Posse Thursday, June 12: That Tent 3:15-4 p.m.: The Droptines 4:45-5:30 p.m.: Sofia Isella 6:15-7 p.m.: Hey, Nothing 7:45-8:45 p.m.: Wisp 10:30-11:30 p.m.: 2Hollis 12:15-1:15 p.m.: Joey Valence & Brae Friday, June 13: What Stage 3-3:45 p.m.: Aly & AJ 4:45-5:45 p.m.: Flipturn 6:45-7:45 p.m.: Foster the People 8:45-10 p.m.: John Summit 11 p.m.-12:15 a.m.: Tyler, the Creator Friday, June 13: Which Stage 2:30-4:15 p.m.: Rachel Chinouriri 4-5 p.m.: Slightly Stoopid 5:45-6:45 p.m.: Wallows 7:30-8:45 p.m.: The Red Clay Strays 9:30-11 a.m.: Goose 12:30-1:45 a.m.: Glass Animals Friday, June 13: Other Stage 4-5 p.m.: Effin 5:15-6:15 p.m.: Eater 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Detox Unit 7:45-8:45 p.m.: Levity 9-10 p.m.: Inzo 10:15-11:15 p.m.: Tape B 12-1 a.m.: Of the Trees 1:30-2:30 a.m.: Tipper Friday, June 13: Infinity stage 1:45-2:30 a.m.: Airrica 3:15-4 p.m.: Kamino 5-5:45 p.m.: Omnom 6:45-7:30 p.m.: Ayybo 11 p.m.-12:30 a.m.: It's Murph 1:45-3 p.m.: John Summit Friday, June 13: This Tent 1-1:45 p.m.: Bebe Stockwell 2:15-3 p.m.: Matt Champion 3:45-4:30 p.m.: Cults 5:15-6:15 p.m.: MJ Lenderman 7-9 p.m.: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard 9:45-10:45 p.m.: Marina 12:30-1:45 a.m.: JPEGMAFIA Friday, June 13: That Tent 1:30-2:15 p.m.: Ginger Root 2:45-3:30 p.m.: Leon Thomas 4:15-5:15 p.m.: Mannequin Pussy 5:45-6:45 p.m.: BossMan Dlow 7:30-8:30 p.m.: Damiano David 9:30-10:45 p.m.: Rainbow Kitten Surprise 12:45-2 a.m.: Megadeth Saturday, June 14: What Stage 3-3:45 p.m.: Gigi Perez 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Raye 6:15-7:15 p.m.: Beabadoobee 8:15-9:30 p.m.: Avril Lavigne 10:30 p.m.-12 a.m.: Olivia Rodrigo Saturday, June 14: Which Stage 2:15-3 p.m.: Thee Sinseers and The Altons 3:45-4:45 p.m.: Flatland Cavalry 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Jessie Murph 7:30-8:30 p.m.: Mt. Joy 9:30-10:30 p.m.: Nelly 12:15-1:30 p.m.: Justice Saturday, June 14: Other Stage 3:45-4:45 p.m.: Ahee 5-6 p.m.: Rossy 6:15-7:15 p.m.: What So Not 7:30-8:30: Claptone 8:45-9:45: Jade Cicada 10-11 p.m.: RL Grime 12:30-1:45 p.m.: Crankdat 2:15-5:15 a.m.: Gorgon City Saturday, June 14: Infinity stage 1:30-2:15 p.m.: Melt 3-3:45 p.m.: Cameron Winter 4:45-5:30 p.m.: Mary Droppinz 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Big Gigantic (DJ set) 8:30-9:30 p.m.: Levity 11 p.m.-12 a.m.: Saxsquatch 1:45-2:45 a.m.: Blacklizt Saturday, June 14: This Tent 2-2:45 p.m.: The Stews 3:30-4:15 p.m.: Ziggy Alberts 5-6 p.m.: Dope Lemon 6:45-7:45 p.m.: Wave to Earth 8:45-10:15 p.m.: Remi Wolf's Insanely Fire 1970s Pool Party Superjam 12:15-2:15 a.m.: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Saturday, June 14: That Tent 1:30-2:15 p.m.: Destroy Boys 2:45-3:30 p.m.: Daði Freyr 4:15-5 p.m.: Hot Mulligan 5:45-6:45 p.m.: Action Bronson 7:30-8:30 p.m: Tyla 9:15-10:30 p.m.: Modest Mouse 1-2:15 a.m.: Arcade Fire Sunday, June 15: What Stage 2-2:45 p.m.: James Arthur 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Role Model 5:15-6:15 p.m.: Remi Wolf 7:15-8:30 p.m.: Vampire Weekend 9:30-11 p.m.: Hozier Sunday, June 15: Which Stage 1:15-2 p.m.: Alexandra Kay 2:45-3:45 p.m.: Treaty Oak Revival 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Royel Otis 6:15-7:15 p.m.: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard 8:15-9:30 p.m.: Queens of the Stone Age Sunday, June 15: Other Stage 1:45-2:45 p.m.: YDG 3-4 p.m.: GorillaT 4:15-5:15 p.m.: Zingara 5:30-6:30 p.m.: ATLiens 6:45-7:45 p.m.: Big Gigantic 8:15-9:30 p.m.: Lszee Sunday, June 15: Infinity Stage 2-2:45 p.m.: Photay 3:45-4:30 p.m.: Post Sex Nachos 5:30-6:15 p.m.: Arooj Aftab 7:15-8:15 p.m.: Zingara 9:45-10:45 p.m.: Washed Out Sunday, June 15: This Tent 1:15-2 p.m.: Goldie Boutilier 2:45-3:30: Natasha Bedingfield 4:15-5:15 p.m.: Saint Motel 6-7 p.m.: Barry Can't Swim 7:45-8:45 p.m.: Glorilla Sunday, June 15: That Tent 1:30-2:15 p.m.: Grace Bowers 3-3:45 p.m.: Alex Warren 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Bilmuri 6:15-7:15 p.m.: Jack's Mannequin 8-9:15 p.m.: Dispatch How to buy Bonnaroo 2025 tickets, will Bonnaroo sell out? Bonnaroo is trending to sell out of all four-day GA and primitive camping in advance of the show, festival officials said. This would be the first advance four-day GA sell-out since 2020. To buy tickets, visit
