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Queens of the Stone Age Announce 'Alive in the Catacombs' Premiere for June 5

The band’s first-ever concert in the Paris Catacombs, featuring a stripped-down acoustic set, will debut as a concert film directed by Thomas Rames.

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Overview

  • The performance, recorded in July 2024, marks the first concert ever staged in the Paris Catacombs, a space lined with millions of skeletal remains.
  • Josh Homme and the band performed an unplugged set with a three-piece string section and improvised percussion, letting the unique venue shape the music.
  • The audiovisual album, titled 'Alive in the Catacombs,' will premiere on June 5, 2025, with pre-orders now open on the band’s website.
  • Directed by Thomas Rames and produced by La Blogothèque, the film offers a rare artistic interpretation of the Catacombs' solemn and historic atmosphere.
  • Early purchasers of the film will gain access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content, with details on an audio-only edition to follow.