Queens of the Stone Age's Michael Shuman on the Band's Upcoming Tour Down Under
The band’s first new song since 2023 arrives with guest vocals from Nikki Lane and a tour supported by Primus and Tropical Fuck Storm.
- On Wednesday, Queens of the Stone Age released "Easy Street" on Matador Records, a psychedelic single featuring guest vocals from Nikki Lane and produced by frontman Josh Homme and Michael Shuman.
- The track debuted live last year during "The Catacombs Tour" and marks the band's first new music since 2023's "In Times New Roman" album.
- Built with acoustic guitar and psychedelic synths, the song deliberately embraces imperfections; Homme explained, "It's like hitting your funny bone, where it's funny because it hurts." The accompanying video, directed by Tony Wolski and Christopher Gruse, features a mall Santa and the band as characters.
- Alongside the single, the band announced a six-date Australian arena tour for December 2026 with Primus and Tropical Fuck Storm supporting. General tickets go on sale Monday, July 20 at 11am, following artist presale Thursday at 11am.
- Currently touring Europe with System of a Down, the band will join Foo Fighters for North American stadium dates later this year and recently announced their first Iceland return since 2005 for an October 24 show.
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Queens of the Stone Age announce Asia & Australia tour dates - Regional Media News
Queens of the Stone Age will close out 2026 with some international travel. The "No One Knows" rockers have announced a run of tour dates in Asia, beginning Nov. 25 in Tokyo. The trek also includes two more shows in Japan and then a trip to Singapore. Queens will then head Down Under for a tour of Australia and New Zealand starting Dec. 8. Those dates will also include Primus on the bill. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit Qot…
Queens of the Stone Age return with gusto on 'Easy Street'
Queens of the Stone Age have returned with their first single in three years, titled ‘Easy Street’. The single, released on Matador Records, debuted live last year during the band’s Catacombs tour and swiftly became a fan favourite at shows. It’s not hard to see why, built with acoustic guitar, a tinny percussion section, and blooming psychedelic synths. The track, which features Nikki Lane, has been described by frontman Josh Homme as a “funny …
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