JOSHUA TREE, Calif.—Queens Of The Stone Age shocked fans Friday by welcoming back estranged bassist Nick Oliveri for a single song. The reunion lasted approximately three minutes. It occurred at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center. The band was performing the first leg of their Catacombs Tour. Oliveri’s brief return marked his first performance with the band since 2014. Sources confirmed the Queens Of The Stone Age reunite with Nick Oliveri at Joshua Tree was a surprise to everyone. Especially Oliveri.
Oliveri’s Brief Encore
Witnesses reported Oliveri appeared onstage during the band’s performance of “Auto Pilot.” He grabbed a microphone and launched into the song. His vocals were reportedly drowned out by the sound of his own enthusiastic air drumming. After the song concluded, Oliveri allegedly refused to leave the stage. He cited a contractual obligation to play “all the songs.” Bandleader Josh Homme reportedly had security escort Oliveri off. He was later seen trying to barter a collection of vintage cassette tapes for backstage access.
A Tense Farewell
“It was… an experience,” stated longtime fan Brenda Blips. “I’ve seen Queens Of The Stone Age live dozens of times. This was certainly one of them.” Festival organizer Chad “Sticks” McRib noted, “We strive for professionalism. Nick bringing his pet ferret, Mr. Snuggles, onto the stage was not part of the plan.” The band has not commented on the incident directly. However, sources close to the band confirmed that future setlists are being “aggressively re-evaluated.” The Queens Of The Stone Age reunite with Nick Oliveri at Joshua Tree may be a historic moment. Or a cautionary tale.
At press time, Oliveri was reportedly attempting to form a supergroup with a sentient tumbleweed and a discarded guitar pick he found in the parking lot.
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