Queens of the Stone Age Cancel All 2024 Shows
Queens of the Stone Age have made the tough choice to cancel all remaining 2024 tour dates as frontman Josh Homme continues to concentrate on his well being.
In an announcement posted to X (previously Twitter), the band wrote: “QOTSA regret to announce the cancellation and/or postponement of all remaining 2024 shows. Josh has been given no choice but to prioritize his health and to receive essential medical care through the remainder of the year.”
The announcement comes simply weeks after the band needed to cancel a number of European dates to permit Homme to bear emergency surgical procedure.
Homme, who has been open about his well being struggles in the previous, revealed final 12 months that he had undergone surgical procedure for most cancers after being recognized in 2022. The nature of his current surgical procedure has not been disclosed, however it has turn into clear that his restoration would require extra time and care.
The cancelled performances embrace a number of U.S. reveals scheduled from September by way of November, with standalone reveals in Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Madison postponed. Additionally, competition appearances in Memphis, Bridgeport, and Mexico City have been referred to as off.
In July, the band defined the urgency of Homme’s scenario, stating that he needed to “return to the United States immediately for emergency surgery.” Despite their greatest efforts to proceed the tour, Homme’s situation in the end made it not possible to go on.
“Homme must return to the United States immediately for emergency surgery,” they stated at the time. “Every effort was made to push through and play for you, but it is no longer an option to continue.”
Queens of the Stone Age had been touring in assist of their eighth studio album, In Times New Roman…, which was launched in July. The report marked the band’s first launch in six years, following in depth excursions throughout North America, Australia, and Asia earlier in the 12 months.
The band has not but introduced any plans to reschedule the cancelled dates however has expressed gratitude for the understanding and assist from their followers throughout this difficult time.