The Coachella subreddit has been buzzing this week as fans rally for Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA) to make a surprise appearance or headline the 2025 festival. The surge of enthusiasm follows the recent release of their acoustic EP and film, Alive in the Catacombs, shot legally in the eerie Paris Catacombs on July 8, 2024. This unique project rekindled Josh Homme’s signature desert rock vibe, lighting a fire under fans eager for a QOTSA return to the festival scene near their Southern California roots.
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Fans are calling QOTSA “the greatest rock band of our era” and a must-have on the Coachella 2025 roster despite their absence in official announcements.
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Some users fantasize about Them Crooked Vultures dropping a surprise set on the Sonora stage if QOTSA gets booked.
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Recent Q&A attendees following the Alive in the Catacombs screening shared that the band is “ready to kick ass,” boosting confidence in a potential strong live performance.
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Rumors swirl about new QOTSA music dropping around Coachella season to capitalize on festival hype.
Currently, the official 2025 Coachella lineup features headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott, with no official mention of Queens of the Stone Age. Yet, with their ongoing sell-out shows and desert rock legend status, fan pressure for a comeback is growing loud.
Stay tuned as Extra Chill Festival Wire monitors any late Coachella lineup moves or surprise bookings!
Source: r/coachella