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Queens of the Stone Age Unveil 'Alive in the Catacombs' Concert Film

The first-ever performance in Paris's Catacombs, recorded in July 2024, will premiere on June 5, with pre-orders available now and bonus content for early buyers.

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Overview

  • Queens of the Stone Age performed a groundbreaking, stripped-down concert in the Paris Catacombs in July 2024, marking the first-ever musical performance at the historic site.
  • The audiovisual film, titled 'Alive in the Catacombs,' captures the band reimagining their music with a three-piece string section and unconventional instruments like chains and chopsticks.
  • Directed by Thomas Rames and produced by La Blogothèque, the film will premiere on June 5, 2025, and is available for pre-order now for rental and purchase.
  • Fans who pre-order by June 7 will receive exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, with details on an audio-only version to be announced soon.
  • The Catacombs' haunting atmosphere, containing millions of skeletal remains, shaped every aspect of the performance, which Josh Homme described as profoundly influenced by the space's austere character.