Queens of the Stone Age Unveil ‘Catacombs Tour’ with Sneak Peek at NYC Show
Get ready for more sweat-and-speakers theatrics: Queens of the Stone Age has just rolled out their “Catacombs Tour,” and yes, it’s as cliché-rock as it sounds. In an official press release on February 27, QOTSA confirmed a string of North American dates—including a much-buzzed-about stop at Brooklyn Steel on April 12—slated to celebrate their latest studio project (via Billboard) and keep legacy fans shelling out for another round of nostalgia (via New York Post).
Brace yourself for the usual desert-drenched riffage: the tour’s 18-city itinerary kicks off in Phoenix on March 15, winds through Vegas, Chicago, Toronto and Seattle, and wraps up back in L.A. by May 5. The band’s frontman, Josh Homme, couldn’t resist one of his trademark deadpan quips: “We figured the catacombs needed some crushing bass,” he told Rolling Stone, likely while adjusting his signature sunglasses indoors.
Tickets go on sale March 1 at 10 a.m. local time through Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program, which promises “fairer access” as if scalpers haven’t already set up shop. Expect face-value prices from $45 general admission up to $150 for the front-row pleasers—because nothing screams “rock authenticity” like a tiered pricing scheme. Fan club pre-sales start February 28 at noon, so keen QOTSA disciples can try to secure prime real estate before the casual crowd floods in.
NYC’s Brooklyn Steel date is already pegged as the tour’s highlight. With a 1,800-capacity hall, it’s intimate enough to pretend you’re getting the “real” underground vibe but big enough that you’ll still spot your neighbor’s hefty VIP laminate dangling from your view. Early on, rumors floated about a potential surprise guest—maybe some reunited ’90s alt-rock figure—but so far, QOTSA’s kept collaborators under wraps. If previous tours are any indication, you can bank on a deep dive into fan favorites like “No One Knows” and a couple of new tracks they’ve been road-testing on late-night TV.
Of course, cynics could argue this is all just another way to flog merchandise and justify Homme’s enviable rockstar routine. But hey, fans will pay for every scratched-up vinyl pressing and commemorative tour tee. And if you’re lucky, you might even catch a broken guitar—or better yet, Homme’s infamous sideways grin—when “My God Is the Sun” hits that first climactic riff.
So there you have it—another spectacle in the making, complete with overpriced tickets and rock-band theatrics. Nothing shocking here, folks. Let’s all act surprised.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Queens of the Stone Age Official Website
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