Josh Homme and his motley crew arrived in Boston on June 11th and 12th for their rescheduled two-night series at MGM Music Hall. The band had to cancel the original dates due to health reasons, but the energy of the show proved the wait was worth it.

The Kills opened the show with an unconventional, but electric set to loosen the crowd up. Comprised of Allison Mosshart and Jamie Hince, the duo are touring their 2023 release God Games alongside their longtime friends in QOTSA. Despite being a two-piece, The Kills put on a show that leaves nothing to be desired; the two veterans carry themselves with a swagger and enthusiasm that you can’t help but respect.

Queens of the Stone Age released their eighth studio album In Times New Roman… back in June 2023, but they still have plenty of gas left in the tank with the touring cycle. They also recently released their live album Alive in the Catacombs, which featured five tracks recorded acoustically in the historic Catacombs of Paris. With that momentum, Homme reignited the flame and set MGM on fire for two consecutive nights. Fans attending both nights were treated to a nice collection of tracks, with only about eight songs repeated across the sets. The band played hits and deep cuts spanning 7 albums, dating back to Rated R, ending with the obvious hits “Song for the Dead” and “No One Knows.”

“The End is Nero” tour continues on with The Kills supporting until QOTSA heads across the pond to close out the final leg.

Check out some photos from the show below: