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30 October 2026 – Queens of the Stone Age Release Perfecth and Explore the Beauty of Imperfection Through Heavy Alternative Rock
By Editorial Team - October 30, 2026
Summary
Queens of the Stone Age unleash their ninth album Perfecth via Matador Records, exploring resilience and imperfection across hard-hitting desert rock.
Key Facts
- Queens of the Stone Age release ninth studio LP 'Perfecth' today on Matador Records.
- Conceptually inspired by Japanese kintsugi pottery repair, the album was co-produced by Josh Homme and Michael Shuman.
- Features 'Run Away From the Mob' with drum contributions from Dave Grohl, completed from archival 2013 recording sessions.
- Entities: Queens of the Stone Age, Josh Homme, Perfecth, Matador Records, Dave Grohl, Michael Shuman, In Times New Roman..., ...Like Clockwork
- Tags: queens-of-the-stone-age, perfecth, matador-records, josh-homme, dave-grohl, michael-shuman, desert-rock, alternative-rock
Desert rock icons Queens of the Stone Age release their ninth studio album Perfecth today through Matador Records, delivering a ferocious, emotionally resonant collection inspired by the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi. The traditional craft involves mending fractured ceramics with seams of gold lacquer, treating breakage and repair as vital history rather than flaws to disguise.
Frontman Josh Homme has linked that philosophy directly to his band's hard-fought creative survival following years marked by health crises, personal loss and extensive touring. Following 2023's raw In Times New Roman..., Perfecth proves that Queens of the Stone Age remain capable of surprising reinvention without diluting their swaggering guitar power.
The record features lead singles "Insignificant Other", "Easy Street", "Where the Goth Girls At?" and the dramatic "Run Away From the Mob". The latter track features powerhouse drumming from longtime friend Dave Grohl, dating back to archival tracking sessions for the band's 2013 opus ...Like Clockwork that Homme finally unearthed and completed during production in Los Angeles and New Orleans alongside bassist Michael Shuman.
The album's deliberately misspelled title stands as a sly declaration that polished perfection is the enemy of genuine rock 'n' roll. By exposing their scars and turning them into golden riffs, QOTSA have crafted one of the most rewarding heavy rock records of the decade. Explore more guitar power in our indie rock archive.