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Queens Of The Stone Age have found a particularly excellent way to make a rock concert even louder: invite Pixies along for the ride. Josh Homme and company have announced a 16-date U.S. arena tour for May 2027 in support of their upcoming album \u2018Perfecth\u2019, bringing the influential alternative rock band and experimental hip-hop trio Wheelchair Sports Camp along for every show. The run begins May 1 at San Diego\u2019s Viejas Arena and concludes May 24 at Boston\u2019s TD Garden, with stops at some of America\u2019s most recognizable concert venues along the way.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a lineup with enough personality to make an entire evening feel like a small alternative music festival.<\/p>\n

Queens Of The Stone Age have spent nearly 30 years developing one of rock\u2019s most distinctive sounds, combining hypnotic riffs, unpredictable rhythms and the kind of strange, danceable grooves that somehow make heavy guitars feel sophisticated and slightly dangerous.<\/p>\n

Pixies, meanwhile, helped establish the loud-quiet-loud dynamics that influenced generations of alternative rock musicians. Putting both bands on the same bill creates an opportunity to hear 2 very different approaches to making guitar music sound gloriously unpredictable.<\/p>\n

And then there\u2019s Denver\u2019s Wheelchair Sports Camp, whose adventurous combination of hip-hop, jazz and experimental sounds adds a completely different musical vocabulary to the evening.<\/p>\n

The trio\u2019s inclusion is particularly interesting for the May 12 performance at Colorado\u2019s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where they\u2019ll join Queens Of The Stone Age and Pixies for a hometown-area appearance.<\/p>\n

The newly announced concerts support \u2018Perfecth\u2019, the band\u2019s ninth studio album, arriving October 30 through Matador Records.<\/p>\n

Produced by Homme and Queens Of The Stone Age bassist Michael Shuman, the nine-song collection follows 2023\u2019s \u2018In Times New Roman\u2026\u2019 and explores different forms of love, relationships and the difficult experiences that shape them.<\/p>\n

The project draws inspiration from kintsugi, the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with gold, allowing the cracks and imperfections to become part of the object\u2019s beauty.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s an appropriate concept for a band whose best music has often emerged from tension, experimentation and unexpected combinations of sounds.<\/p>\n

The album explores love in several forms, from romantic relationships and family connections to friendships and the complicated attachments that can leave people feeling considerably less composed than they\u2019d like.<\/p>\n

Homme has described the record as an attempt to connect those different emotions through songs that inhabit their own distinct musical worlds.<\/p>\n

That approach fits comfortably within Queens Of The Stone Age\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

The band has rarely seemed particularly interested in repeating the same formula, moving between desert rock, alternative metal, psychedelic experimentation and surprisingly melodic pop instincts while maintaining a recognizable musical identity.<\/p>\n

Even at their most accessible, there\u2019s usually something unusual happening underneath the surface.<\/p>\n

The new album has already introduced listeners to several different sides of its sound.<\/p>\n

\u201cEasy Street\u201d, featuring country singer Nikki Lane, offered an early preview of the record, followed by \u201cInsignificant Other\u201d and \u201cWhere The Goth Girls At?\u201d<\/p>\n

The latter received its live debut on October 21 when Queens Of The Stone Age appeared on \u2018The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon\u2019, giving television audiences a taste of the new material ahead of the album\u2019s arrival.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the sort of song title that feels completely at home in the band\u2019s catalogue, combining dark humour with the promise of something musically eccentric.<\/p>\n

The upcoming tour will bring those recordings into venues significantly larger than the intimate clubs associated with the band\u2019s early years.<\/p>\n

The itinerary opens with four California dates, including performances at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Oakland Arena and Sacramento\u2019s Golden 1 Center.<\/p>\n

From there, the tour travels through Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City and Morrison, Colorado, where the band will perform at Red Rocks.<\/p>\n

A concert at Red Rocks is already a memorable experience, with towering sandstone formations creating one of the most dramatic natural settings in live music. Add the unpredictable intensity of Queens Of The Stone Age and Pixies, and the evening becomes an especially intriguing prospect.<\/p>\n

The tour continues through Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio before visiting Pittsburgh, Detroit and Boston.<\/p>\n

The Detroit performance on May 22 at Little Caesars Arena represents another significant arena date for the band, while the final announced show at TD Garden brings the run to a substantial conclusion.<\/p>\n

These dates are part of a wider international touring schedule.<\/p>\n

Queens Of The Stone Age will finish 2026 with performances in Iceland, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand, before travelling to Mexico and South America in March 2027.<\/p>\n

The band is scheduled to appear with Interpol in Mexico City on March 6, followed by appearances at Lollapalooza festivals in Argentina, Chile and Brazil.<\/p>\n

Additional 2027 headline performances are expected to be announced.<\/p>\n

The touring announcement arrives just ahead of \u2018Perfecth\u2019 hitting stores and streaming services, with the band also planning special HalloQueen retail events on October 31.<\/p>\n

The Halloween celebrations will give fans opportunities to hear the new record, find exclusive merchandise and purchase a limited-edition picture disc at participating retailers.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a fitting way to introduce an album from a band that has always enjoyed combining dark imagery with a playful sense of humour.<\/p>\n

And the full nine-song track listing suggests another unpredictable musical journey.<\/p>\n

Titles including \u201cMono\u201d, \u201cPhantom Limb\u201d and \u201cRun Away From The Mob\u201d sit alongside \u201cIt\u2019s Only Love\u201d and \u201cSunday\u201d, hinting at a record interested in several different emotional temperatures.<\/p>\n

The album\u2019s central theme of repair and transformation also suggests that Queens Of The Stone Age are approaching their latest chapter with a willingness to examine the experiences that have shaped them.<\/p>\n

That creative direction makes the pairing with Pixies especially compelling.<\/p>\n

Both groups understand how to make strange musical ideas feel irresistible, although their approaches are markedly different.<\/p>\n

Pixies helped develop a musical language of explosive contrasts, unconventional melodies and surreal imagery that became enormously influential during alternative rock\u2019s rise.<\/p>\n

Queens Of The Stone Age built their reputation around hypnotic repetition, thick guitar tones and carefully constructed rhythmic tension.<\/p>\n

They share an appreciation for unpredictability and the ability to make audiences dance to music that seems determined to challenge conventional expectations.<\/p>\n

Wheelchair Sports Camp adds another adventurous dimension, bringing a genre-crossing approach that could introduce concertgoers to sounds they might never otherwise encounter.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the kind of opening act choice that makes arriving early particularly worthwhile.<\/p>\n

For longtime Queens Of The Stone Age fans, the tour also offers an opportunity to hear the new album alongside the extensive catalogue that has made the band such a distinctive live attraction.<\/p>\n

Their concerts have become known for muscular performances, sharp musicianship and an ability to shift between tightly controlled grooves and moments of exhilarating unpredictability.<\/p>\n

With \u2018Perfecth\u2019 introducing another collection of songs into that environment, the 2027 performances could offer an especially interesting glimpse at how the band\u2019s sound continues developing.<\/p>\n

The artist presale begins October 28 at 10 a.m. local time. Fans must register by October 25 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern to participate.<\/p>\n

General ticket sales begin October 29 at 10 a.m. local time.<\/p>\n

Queens Of The Stone Age have spent decades demonstrating that rock music can remain adventurous without sacrificing the pleasures of a great riff.<\/p>\n

With Pixies and Wheelchair Sports Camp joining them for 16 arena shows, their next U.S. tour promises a particularly rewarding collision of musical personalities.<\/p>\n

And whatever direction \u2018Perfecth\u2019 takes them, it\u2019s difficult to imagine this lineup having much interest in behaving predictably.<\/p>\n

\u2018Perfecth\u2019 Track Listing<\/p>\n

1. \u201cIt\u2019s Only Love\u201d<\/p>\n

2. \u201cInsignificant Other\u201d<\/p>\n

3. \u201cWhere The Goth Girls At?\u201d<\/p>\n

4. \u201cMono\u201d<\/p>\n

5. \u201cFrom The Cliff\u201d<\/p>\n

6. \u201cSunday\u201d<\/p>\n

7. \u201cEasy Street\u201d<\/p>\n

8. \u201cPhantom Limb\u201d<\/p>\n

9. \u201cRun Away From The Mob\u201d<\/p>\n

Queens Of The Stone Age 2027 U.S. Tour Dates<\/p>\n

All dates feature Pixies and Wheelchair Sports Camp.<\/p>\n

May 1 \u2013 San Diego, CA \u2013 Viejas Arena<\/p>\n

May 2 \u2013 Inglewood, CA \u2013 Kia Forum<\/p>\n

May 4 \u2013 Oakland, CA \u2013 Oakland Arena<\/p>\n

May 5 \u2013 Sacramento, CA \u2013 Golden 1 Center<\/p>\n

May 7 \u2013 Seattle, WA \u2013 Climate Pledge Arena<\/p>\n

May 9 \u2013 Portland, OR \u2013 Moda Center<\/p>\n

May 11 \u2013 Salt Lake City, UT \u2013 Delta Center<\/p>\n

May 12 \u2013 Morrison, CO \u2013 Red Rocks Amphitheatre<\/p>\n

May 14 \u2013 Saint Paul, MN \u2013 Grand Casino Arena<\/p>\n

May 15 \u2013 Milwaukee, WI \u2013 American Family Insurance Amphitheater<\/p>\n

May 16 \u2013 Rosemont, IL \u2013 Allstate Arena<\/p>\n

May 18 \u2013 Indianapolis, IN \u2013 Gainbridge Fieldhouse<\/p>\n

May 19 \u2013 Columbus, OH \u2013 Nationwide Arena<\/p>\n

May 21 \u2013 Pittsburgh, PA \u2013 Petersen Events Center<\/p>\n

May 22 \u2013 Detroit, MI \u2013 Little Caesars Arena<\/p>\n

May 24 \u2013 Boston, MA \u2013 TD Garden<\/p>\n

Additional Upcoming Tour Dates<\/p>\n

2026<\/p>\n

October 24 \u2013 Reykjav\u00edk, Iceland \u2013 Laugardalsh\u00f6ll (Sold Out, with Virgin Orchestra)<\/p>\n

November 25 \u2013 Tokyo, Japan \u2013 Zepp Haneda<\/p>\n

November 26 \u2013 Nagoya, Japan \u2013 Zepp Nagoya<\/p>\n

November 28 \u2013 Osaka, Japan \u2013 Zepp Namba<\/p>\n

December 2 \u2013 Singapore \u2013 Star Theatre<\/p>\n

December 5 \u2013 Hong Kong \u2013 Clockenflap<\/p>\n

December 8 \u2013 Adelaide, Australia \u2013 The Drive (with Primus and Tropical Fuck Storm)<\/p>\n

December 11 \u2013 Hobart, Australia \u2013 MyState Bank Arena (with Primus and Tropical Fuck Storm)<\/p>\n

December 13 \u2013 Melbourne, Australia \u2013 Rod Laver Arena (with Primus and Tropical Fuck Storm)<\/p>\n

December 15 \u2013 Sydney, Australia \u2013 Afterpay Arena (with Primus and Tropical Fuck Storm)<\/p>\n

December 16 \u2013 Newcastle, Australia \u2013 Newcastle Entertainment Centre (with Primus and Tropical Fuck Storm)<\/p>\n

December 18 \u2013 Brisbane, Australia \u2013 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (with Primus and Tropical Fuck Storm)<\/p>\n

December 20 \u2013 Auckland, New Zealand \u2013 Spark Arena (with Primus and Tropical Fuck Storm)<\/p>\n

2027<\/p>\n

March 6 \u2013 Mexico City, Mexico \u2013 Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes (with Interpol)<\/p>\n

March 12\u201314 \u2013 Buenos Aires, Argentina \u2013 Lollapalooza Argentina<\/p>\n

March 12\u201314 \u2013 Santiago, Chile \u2013 Lollapalooza Chile<\/p>\n

March 19\u201321 \u2013 S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil \u2013 Lollapalooza Brasil<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Queens Of The Stone Age have found a particularly excellent way to make a rock concert even louder:…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":379895,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[112679,139383,123997,56073,30610,5006,139384,80210,25145,9,24,112673,63,123972,139385,36962,122,124,123,2856,139386,50239,112740,139387,139388],"class_list":["post-379894","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-queens","tag-easy-street","tag-in-times-new-roman","tag-insignificant-other","tag-interpol","tag-jimmy-fallon","tag-josh-homme","tag-kia-forum","tag-matador-records","tag-michael-shuman","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nikki-lane","tag-nyc","tag-perfecth","tag-pixies","tag-primus","tag-queens","tag-queens-headlines","tag-queens-news","tag-queens-of-the-stone-age","tag-red-rocks-amphitheatre","tag-td-garden","tag-tropical-fuck-storm","tag-wheelchair-sports-camp","tag-where-the-goth-girls-at"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/379894","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=379894"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/379894\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/379895"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=379894"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=379894"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=379894"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}