Josh Homme, frontman of Queens of the Stone Age , recently discussed the band’s plans for new material during an appearance on the Dish From Waitrose podcast. Reflecting on their recent tour and the reception to their latest album, In Times New Roman…, Homme expressed a desire to avoid a lengthy gap before releasing new music. He emphasized the importance of enjoying the creative process and plans to dive into new work without delay.
Homme also praised Foo Fighters’ frontman Dave Grohl, describing him as a significant and supportive figure in his career. He referred to Grohl as a “brother” who has played a crucial role in highlighting his talent and supporting him throughout his music journey.
Guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen and drummer Jon Theodore hinted at new material during their appearance at Download Festival this summer. They suggested that while the band might take a brief break, there are ongoing plans and potential new projects on the horizon. Van Leeuwen mentioned that they have “plans for next year,” while Theodore hinted at “aces up their sleeves.”
In a previous conversation with NME, Homme and Dean Fertita also discussed their future, with Homme advocating for a more frequent and accelerated approach to making music. He emphasized that the mantra of “It won’t be long now” should apply to their creative output as well.
Unfortunately, QOTSA recently had to cancel some European tour dates due to Homme needing “emergency surgery.” The band announced their regret at having to miss these shows and apologized for the inconvenience. The nature of the surgery was not disclosed, and it is unclear if the remaining August tour dates will proceed as planned. Further updates on their September and October tour dates are expected soon.
The band has been touring extensively in support of In Times New Roman…, which received a four-star review from NME. The review praised the album for its dark and complex material, noting that it stands out among their body of work.
Queens of the Stone Age fans were also furious after a major cancelation.
