Queens of the Stone Age have announced a new concert film, 'Alive in the Catacombs', capturing a unique live performance recorded in the eerie ossuary beneath Paris. Filmed in July 2024, this groundbreaking event marked the first time a band was allowed to perform in the Catacombs, a historic site housing millions of corpses. Frontman Josh Homme, who envisioned this performance for nearly 20 years, commented on the intimate experience of playing amidst such ancient surroundings. The acoustic show utilized creative percussion and string arrangements, inviting the audience to experience the Catacombs' haunting ambiance.
Queens of the Stone Age will release a concert film titled 'Alive in the Catacombs', showcasing a stripped back performance in Paris' historic ossuary.
Frontman Josh Homme remarked that performing in the Catacombs was a dream realized after nearly twenty years of planning, marked by the largest audience they've ever had.
The unique setting of the Catacombs enhanced the performance, allowing for creative instrumentation, like chains and chopsticks, embodying the spirit and history of the environment.
Hélène Furminieux emphasized the power of the Catacombs to evoke imagination and introspection, stating the recordings resonate deeply within its historic silence.
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