Josh Homme Emergency Surgery Leads to Cancelation of QOTSA Tour
Queens of the Stone Age have canceled the rest of their July tour dates due to frontman Josh Homme needing emergency surgery.
A statement shared to the QOTSA social media channels reads, “QOTSA regret to announce that Josh Homme must return to the United States immediately for emergency surgery. Every effort was made to push through and play for you, but it is no longer an option to continue.”
The statement noted, “Ticket holders for festivals, please visit the specific festival website for updated information. Ticket holders for headline shows will be contacted directly from the point of purchase with further information.”
The following QOTSA shows have been canceled:
7/10 – Festival Jardin Sonore – Vitrolles, FR
7/13 – Pohoda Festival – Trencin, SK
7/16 – Zitadelle Spandau – Berlin, DE
7/17 – Colours of Ostrava – Ostrava, CZ
7/18 – METAstadt – Vienna, AS
7/20 – Electric Castle Festival – Cluj, RO
7/23 & 7/24 – SRC Salata – Zagreb, HR
7/27 – Athens Rocks – Athens, GR
The nature of Homme’s emergency surgery was not revealed. However, we send him our well wishes for a successful surgery, a speedy recovery and can’t wait to see him return to the stage soon.
Josh Homme and the “Other Love” of His Life
Considering Homme’s emergency surgery, it’s easy to assume the important people in his life are likely concerned. Among those important people is Dave Grohl, who has been friends with Homme for many years. In fact, Homme talked about how close he and Grohl are in a December 2023 interview with The Los Angeles Times.
In the interview, Homme alludes to his ex-wife, Distillers singer Brody Dalle, as “the love of my life” and being grateful for their relationship because it led to their three children. However, when Grohl is brought up, Homme refers to the Foo Fighters frontman as “the other love of my life.”
Homme says, “You don’t have a real relationship with somebody unless you can tell them to shut up at some point. And we have shut each other up in the most loving ways.”
He also touches on how the two of them have grown closer during recent tough times in their lives. Homme went through a very public divorce and custody battle with Dalle. Meanwhile, Grohl went through a brutal 2022, losing bandmate Taylor Hawkins and his mother, Virginia.
Homme also mentions how they both would visit each other unannounced in recent years, because they both could tell when the other was down and needed comfort. The Queens of the Stone Age leader says he loves being there for Grohl and that the two are closer now than ever before.
7 No-Nos That Spell Bad Etiquette at Concerts
Excessive Phone User
Bright screens and loud notifications can be distracting. Silence your phone, and if you need to use it, step out of the concert area. This also goes for taking photos and videos. A few pics or short videos are cool, but nobody wants to watch the whole concert through your shaky camera. Plus, it can block others’ views. In July, Miranda Lambert stopped her Las Vegas concert mid-song to call out fans for taking selfies.
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In & Out Concertgoer
Don’t be that person who’s always up and down during a concert. If you absolutely have to leave your seat, do it quietly when there’s a break between songs. Think about it, every time you get up, you make a whole row stand up to let you through. So, save your bathroom breaks and drink refills for intermissions, or opt for an aisle seat if you know you’ll be up and down a lot during the show. It’ll help keep things smooth for everyone.
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Loud Chit Chat
Nobody likes the person who talks loudly during the entire concert. They’re the one who chats with their friends at full volume, not realizing they’re annoying everyone else trying to enjoy the music. Essentially, they unintentionally disrupt the concert experience for others who just want to listen to the music without constant chatter in the background. If you want to chat, do it outside the concert area.
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Inebriation Nation
Excessive drinking or drug use can lead to obnoxious behavior and can be a safety concern. In a way, the concertgoer who’s sloppy drunk or high is like the wild card at the concert. They add an unpredictable element to the mix. While they might be having a blast, their actions can be a distraction and annoyance to others who are trying to enjoy the music in a more composed manner.
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Space Invader
Remember to respect people’s personal space and be aware of how you move around in the crowd. Most concerts are all about dancing and having a good time, so feel free to dance the night away. Just be sure to look around and make sure you’re not accidentally bumping into others while you’re at it. Additionally, being considerate means refraining from pushing or shoving them to get closer to the stage.
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