Almost a month after additional European tour dates were cancelled Josh Homme's emergency surgery, Queens of the Stone Age Cancel Remaining 2024 Tour Dates from his schedule to prioritize Homm's health.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the band shared their regrets about canceling or postponing all upcoming shows. “QOTSA regretfully announces the cancellation and/or postponement of all remaining 2024 shows,” the band wrote. “Josh had no choice but to prioritize his health and get the medical care he needs for the rest of the year.”
In early July, QOTSA canceled eight European tour dates so Homme could return to the States for emergency surgery. “We’ve tried our best to make it through and play for you, but that’s no longer an option,” they said at the time. Later that month, they canceled seven more shows scheduled for August.
The band is now postponing shows in Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago and Madison until 2025, and has also completely canceled festival appearances in Mexico City, Memphis and Bridgeport.
While it's unclear what kind of surgery Homme underwent, he has been open about his health issues over the years. Last year, he revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer in 2022 and had surgery to remove it.
In 2023 Queens of the Stone Age released In Times New Roman…, their first album in six years. Shortly after, the band announced The End is Nero Tour of North America, followed by a string of European dates. The band had planned dates in Australia and North America this year, as well as some European dates, which they had to cancel.