26 October 2026 – Queens of the Stone Age Debut Two New Songs in Iceland and Bring an Eight-Year Setlist Absence to an End

Queens of the Stone Age have delivered a memorable performance in Reykjavík, returning to Iceland for the first time since 2005 and introducing two previously unperformed songs from their forthcoming album Perfecth. The concert took place at Laugardalshöll on October 24, with new footage and reporting emerging on October 26.

Josh Homme and his band opened the performance with "Tangled Up in Plaid", marking the song's first live appearance in eight years. The group also performed "Insignificant Other" and "Phantom Limb" live for the first time, offering Icelandic audiences an early experience of material from their ninth studio album. Perfecth is scheduled for release on October 30 through Matador Records. The concert included established favourites such as "Go With the Flow", "Little Sister", "Make It Wit Chu", "No One Knows", and "A Song for the Dead", alongside the newer recording "Where the Goth Girls At?".

Local group Virgin Orchestra opened the evening. The performance follows a busy period for Queens of the Stone Age, who have continued touring while preparing their latest album campaign. Additional international appearances are already planned, including future concerts involving Pixies and Interpol. Although the band operate far beyond the scale of most emerging independent artists, their continued association with Matador reflects the important role alternative labels can play in the careers of established rock musicians.

Their Icelandic return also demonstrates the appeal of unusual concert destinations and unpredictable setlists. After twenty-one years away from the country, Queens of the Stone Age apparently decided that the most appropriate way to return was to introduce several songs nobody had previously heard them perform live. Keep up with international tours on our indie rock hub and in our news stream.