Queens of the Stone Age have officially set their sights on the future, hinting at ambitious plans for their 2027 live tour. Frontman Josh Homme has teased that the upcoming production will be “something that’s beyond what we’ve ever done before,” signaling a new chapter for the legendary rock outfit.
Following the release of their ninth studio album, Perfecth, which arrived on October 30, the band is currently preparing for a series of headline shows across North America and Europe. While fans eagerly await news of a UK leg, the focus remains on how the group will evolve their live performance following the success of their recent, more theatrical “Catacombs” tour.
Queens of the Stone Age live at Glastonbury 2023. Credit: Andy Ford for NME
Reflecting on the band’s trajectory, Homme described their current era as a “third act.” He noted that the “Catacombs” shows were a turning point, pushing the band into a space of vulnerability and theatricality that they are now eager to expand upon. “I think the Catacombs have changed us forever, and so there is no going back – there’s only forward,” Homme explained. “We learned something about the theatrics of all that, almost Vaudeville and magic. We’re going to do something I really don’t want to talk about.”
The band’s desire to remain outside their comfort zone is a driving force for this upcoming tour. Homme emphasized a need for “chaos and uncertainty,” aiming to create an environment where the band and the audience can explore complex emotions together. This philosophy extends to their latest record, Perfecth, which has been praised for its intimate and adventurous spirit.
As the band prepares for their 2027 tour, they continue to balance their legacy with a forward-thinking approach to performance. With a massive co-headline concert with Interpol scheduled for March 2027 in Mexico City, the band is clearly ready to embrace the next phase of their career with renewed purpose.