FORMER Queens of the Stone Age and The Screaming Trees vocalist Mark Lanegan is coming to The Wedgewood Rooms in Southsea on Thursday, August 26.

The American singer-songwriter, pictured left, has his fifth solo album, Bubblegum, released this month.

The album demonstrates his continued growth as a songwriter with a set of varied and introspective songs.

Musical assistance on Bubblegum comes from luminaries including Queens of the Stone Age bandmates Joshua Homme and Nick Oliveri and singer PJ Harvey, who provides vocals on two tracks.

For more details of the Wedgewood Rooms gig call 023 9229 3301.