“We’re Going Underground…” and Taking You With Us 🤘💀
C’mon then, stoner rock disciples and lovers of deliciously filthy riffs — the Queens Of The Stone Age are back to raise hell across Europe and the UK this winter with their Catacombs Tour, and it’s shaping up to be one gloriously unhinged pilgrimage into the sonic underworld. 🔥🎸
That’s right, Josh Homme and his merry band of desert-drenched deviants are diving headfirst into historic venues, cathedral acoustics, and potentially haunted opera houses (you just know they picked ‘em on purpose), with a tour that kicks off in Milan on November 18 and reaches its final, face-melting crescendo at none other than London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall on November 29. 🎤💂♀️
🗺️ THE ROUTE TO ROCK REDEMPTION: TOUR DATES
Here’s where the Catacombs Tour will tunnel through:
| 🗓️ Date | 📍 City | 🏛️ Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Milan, IT | Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Berlin, DE | Columbiahalle |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Copenhagen, DK | Falkoner Salen |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Amsterdam, NL | AFAS Live |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Antwerp, BE | Lotto Arena |
| Nov 29, 2025 | London, UK | Royal Albert Hall |
So, whether you’re skanking down in Italy or getting spooky in Scandinavia, there’s a crypt near you ready to be shaken to its foundations. 💣
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT? PURE, UNCUT QUEENS CHAOS
We’re talking slow-burning grooves, unholy fuzz, and Homme’s honey-and-whiskey croon slicing through the thick fog of psychedelia and testosterone. From the head-bobbing sensuality of “Make It Wit Chu” to the full-pelt assault of “Go With The Flow”, you better believe you’re in for a setlist that could summon ghosts and cause minor tectonic shifts. ⚡🌍
Also, we’d put actual money on them dropping a few deep cuts and B-sides into the set. You’ve been warned: brush up on your Lullabies to Paralyze and Villains before the gig. Or just wing it and shout “F*CK YEAH!” every time the lights dim. It works.
🏛️ THE VENUES: BEAUTIFUL CHAOS IN CLASSY PLACES
This tour isn’t about hitting the usual sweaty backroom clubs (not that we’d mind that either). No, this time the Queens are leveling up, bringing that glorious filth into venues where you’d usually expect to hear a string quartet… not “Feel Good Hit of the Summer.”
- Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber, Milan – red velvet seats and Josh Homme whispering sweet nothings? Yes please.
- Columbiahalle, Berlin – gritty, industrial, and guaranteed to be LOUD.
- Royal Albert f*ing Hall**, London – chandeliers may fall. Nobody tell the Queen. (Or… do.)
Only in Europe, mun. Only in Europe.
🎟️ TICKETS: GET IN THE PIT OR GET IN THE BIN
Ticket details are expected to drop very soon, and when they do, run, don’t walk. If you miss out, the only catacomb you’ll be in is the one you built yourself out of regret and limited edition vinyl.
If you’re part of any fan clubs, mailing lists, or dodgy WhatsApp groups, keep those notifications on and those browser tabs open. It’s gonna be a bloodbath.
😈 THE VIBE? GOTHIC GLAM, RIFF WORSHIP & DESERT DEMON ENERGY
This tour ain’t about stadium pyro and inflatable pigs. It’s about atmosphere, intensity, and an overwhelming sense that you’re watching a band that has fully evolved into their final, majestic boss-level form.
Expect:
- 💀 Songs to summon the dark lord to
- 🎩 Gigs in places where opera ghosts roam
- 🧛 Vampiric elegance meets whiskey-soaked riffage
- 🤯 A live sound so deep it could rattle your ancestors
💬 THE RIFF REPORT SAYS…
“This isn’t just a tour – it’s a pilgrimage into the Queens’ inner sanctum. If you’ve never seen them live before, now’s your moment. If you have, well… it’s time to go deeper. Into the CATACOMBS we go.”
📢 FINAL THOUGHT: GET READY TO SWEAT IN STYLE
This might be the sexiest, weirdest, and most spiritually filthy tour QOTSA have ever put together. So dress nice, bring earplugs (you won’t use them), and prepare to be baptised in glorious guitar fuzz.
Catacombs aren’t for the faint of heart, butt. But they are for the rock faithful. 🖤🤘
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Diolch for reading – see you in the crypt, legends.
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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