This past Friday, May 26th, Queens of the Stone Age made their big return to the stage, playing their first show in three years at Ohio’s Sonic Temple festival. They made it extra special with the live debut of the group’s latest single, “Emotion Sickness,” off their upcoming album, In Times New Roman…
Two days later, Josh Homme and Co. played their second show in three years, at the Boston Calling festival, and this time they debuted a totally new song, “Negative Space.” Watch the performance below.
In Times New Roman…, Queens of the Stone Age’s first album in six years, was recorded and mixed at Homme’s own Pink Duck (R.I.P.), with additional recording at Shangri-La. The album was produced by QOTSA and mixed by Mark Rankin, and the artwork and double LP gatefold packaging was designed by longtime collaborator Boneface.
In Times New Roman… is due out June 16th via Matador and available for pre-order on vinyl now.

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