Queens of the Stone Age - In Times New Roman...Queens of the Stone Age have announced their long awaited 8th studio album, In Times New Roman out June 16th on Matador. In Times New Roman is raw, at times brutal and not recommended for the faint of heart. And yet, its perhaps the most beautiful and definitely the most rewarding album in their epic discography. Founder Joshua Homme's most acerbic lyrics to date are buoyed by the instantly identifiable QOTSA sonic signature, expanded and embellished

the memory of love

playing together in their small riverside studio has been a joyful exorcism

While the songs ‘Livin' On’

in their place came sleek suits

maintains the moody introspection that is ingrained in Pacific Northwest life

2016) and Titanic Rising (Sub Pop

its oral storytelling tradition

it's small wonder his authentic voice frequently went unheard

questioning hearts – full of music that mixes elements of soul

Vitamin’s sound was raucous and careening but playful

Morton Feldman

dubbed-out studio trickery and