Why is Queens Of The Stone Age cancelling upcoming European tour dates? Refunds & all you need to know as band issues apology statement

Queens Of The Stone Age have canceled their scheduled European tour from July 10 to July 27, 2024, as lead vocalist Josh Homme requires emergency surgery. The tour was part of their ongoing The End Is Nero tour celebrating their 2023 album In Times New Roman.

Queens Of The Stone Age made the announcement of the singer's surgery and the consequent cancelation of the tour dates via a post on their official Instagram page on July 9, 2024, stating:

"QOTSA regret to announce that Josh Homme must return to the United States immediately for emergency surgery. Every effort was made to push through and play for you, but it is no longer an option to continue. Every effort was made to push through and play for you, but it is no longer an option to continue."

Ticket refunds will be available from the official websites of festivals for festival tickets, while ticket refund details for the other shows will be automatically communicated by the point of purchase.

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Queens Of The Stone Age's tour cancelation

No more information has been released by the Queen Of Stone Age or their representatives as of the writing of this article as of the nature of surgery required by Josh Homme.

Josh Homme has faced multiple health challenges over the years. In the early 2000s, he underwent leg surgery that resulted in complications, leading to a lengthy recovery. He also struggled with alcoholism and addiction, which required a long rehab as well, with the singer finally becoming sober in 2023.

Queens Of The Stone Age are still scheduled perform across Europe in August. The dates and venues for these remaining shows are given below:

• August 8-10, 2024 - Gothenburg, Sweden at Slottsskogen
• August 9, 2024 - Oslo, Norway at Tøyen Park
• August 10, 2024 - Copenhagen, Denmark at Valbyparken
• August 15, 2024 - Charleville-Merieres, France at Cabaret Vert Festival
• August 16, 2024 - Biddinghuizen, Netherlands at Lowlands Festival
• August 18, 2024 - Hasselt, Denmark at Pucklepop Festival
• August 21, 2024 - Vilar De Mouros, Portugal at Vilar De Mouros Festival

The dates and venues for the Queens Of Stone Age North America 2024 spring tour are also listed below:

• September 27, 2024 - Boston, Massachusetts at MGM Music Hall at Fenway
• September 28, 2024 - Boston, Massachusetts at MGM Music Hall at Fenway
• September 29, 2024 - Bridgeport, Connecticut at Soundside Music Festival
• October 1, 2024 - Cincinnati, Ohio at The Andrew J Brady Music Center
• October 2, 2024 - Chicago, Illinois at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
• October 4, 2024 - Madison, Wisconsin at Breese Stevens Field
• October 6, 2024 - Memphis, Tennessee at Mempho Music Festival
• November 17, 2024 - Mexico City, Mexico at Corona City Festival

The North America will see Queens Of The Stone Age perform a few dates with The Kills. Queens Of The Stone Age are also set to perform with The Struts are at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta in Canada.

Queens Of The Stone Age released their latest studio album, In Times New Roman..., on June 16, 2023. The album peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 200 album chart and at the top spot on the Dutch album chart. The album was the first new album since 2017's Villains.