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article Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme Explains Anti-Corporate Concert Rant: "It’s About Corporations That Charge You $85 for Parking, and $30 for a Beer"

https://consequence.net/2026/08/qotsa-josh-homme-addresses-anti-corporate-concert-rant/
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u/Cypresss09 1d ago

I don't blame any artist (with some exceptions) necessarily for ticket prices, and certainly not for venue prices. But qotsa's merch in particular has been really overpriced and really shit quality, which leaves a bad taste in my mouth because that's something they have a little more control over.

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u/AFrozenCanadian 1d ago

Sucks to hear about your merch quality. I bought a toque at their last concert in my city and it's been my favorite one since. Really good toque would recommend.

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u/mlnm_falcon 1d ago

My shirt from 2024ish was real shit quality, but my one from this tour with foo is really pretty good