In July 2025, California rock band Queens of the Stone Age, led by Josh Homme and touring In Times New Roman... (2023)—their first album in six years, featuring guest spots like Matt Berninger from The National—performed at Pohoda Festival, one of Europe's largest events in Trenčín, Slovakia, capping Saturday amid an eclectic lineup. The 90-minute set, brimming with Homme’s heavy riffs and improvisations, traced an evolution from 90s psychedelic sprawl to mature festival command, where desert rock gained epic scope under open skies. This performance underscored the band's resilience amid Homme’s personal trials, transforming the stage into a collective trance.