Homme responds to homophobic claims

Josh Homme has responded to allegations that he is homophobic.

The Queens Of The Stone Age frontman was criticised for using the word "f****t" in a rant at an audience member who threw a shoe at him on stage.

While performing at a festival in Norway, Homme called the festival-goer a "chicken s**t f***ing f****t".

In an open letter, Homme criticised the media response to his comments, insisting that he didn't mean to cause offence with his remarks.

It reads: "Some journalists and citizens on the internet are wondering: Am I a homophobe because I included a slang for gay in with other 'acceptable' curse words during a verbal lashing I gave a young concertgoer, after being hit by his shoe, during a show the other day?

"Nope. My gay family & friends, as well as myself, know I am not a homophobe. For years now I've known gay is not a choice; one's skin colour doesn't determine one's intelligence level and red hair doesn't mean you're someone's stepchild.

"You see, it's not the words, it's their intent. I never said, nor suggested, that being gay is wrong, but apparently, based on your outrage to my flu-infused rant, you do!"

He added: "I never have been nor intend to be politically correct. That's your cross to bear. To me, that PC world would suck more s**t than the porta-potty truck at Glastonbury.

"Homophobic? I'm in Queens Of The Stone Age for crissake..."