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Muse review – sublimely ridiculous rock’n’roll camp

Groupama Stadium, Lyon With pyrotechnics that might tire a pyromaniac and a giant blow-up Satan the Devonian stadium-fillers have lost none of their thrilling pomp

H alfway through Muse’s set, probably the daftest thing that Groupama Stadium has ever seen happens. Frontman Matt Bellamy is wearing shimmering silver while perched at a light-up piano and playing booming horror cliche Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Bach. Then his band break into You Make Me Feel Like It’s Halloween, replete with a three-storey-tall masked, hooded face behind them, the video screen inside it alternating between Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger and other scary movie villains. It’s the most high-budget display of rock’n’roll camp – yet the night will get madder from here.

Outside this near-60,000 crowd, Muse aren’t necessarily the coolest band in the world any more. It was as early as 2007 that the Devon trio ascended to this grandiose level: after megahits from Supermassive Black Hole to Starlight meshed pop-rock drama with calls for revolution just vague enough that both the left and right could rally behind them, they became the first band to sell out the new Wembley Stadium. Since then though, hit-and-miss albums such as last year’s Will of the People have dented what was previously a bulletproof reputation for top-notch anthem-making.

Fortunately, from 2007 to 2023, one thing remains consistent: Muse gigs revel in the sublimely ridiculous. Following You Make Me Feel Like It’s Halloween’s spooky pomp, Bellamy introduces Uprising by playing its synth melody on a Nintendo Power Glove attached to a suit coated in LEDs. We Are Fucking Fucked has its juvenile title complemented by the kind of production a 10-year-old on a sugar rush would mastermind: fire spews from the stage so frequently that it would overstimulate a pyromaniac. Then, finally, the encore of Kill Or Be Killed and Knights of Cydonia is backed by a blow-up bust of Satan so massive that its arms extend beyond the stadium stage.

Sixteen years deep into filling football fields, Muse understand the assignment more than almost every other rock band. More is more and, even after feeding Lyon two hours of overblown theatre, they achieve the meteoric feat of making a 25-song extravaganza feel too short.

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Muse announce summer 2023 UK tour dates

Muse will take their Will Of The People tour on the road in the UK in May and June 2023

Prog rock titans  Muse  have announced the UK dates for their global Will Of The People tour. The news follows June's announcement of a run of theatre dates in Europe and The US that'll take place this October. 

The UK dates kicks off at Plymouth's Home Park in May 2023, just down the road from the trio's Teignmouth home, and wraps up with a show at the Milton Keynes Bowl in June, with further gigs at Huddersfield and Glasgow. Support will come from Royal Blood, apart from at the Glasgow show. 

Muse will release their latest album, also called Will Of The People , through Warner Records on August 26. The band have released videos for Compliance , Kill Or Be Killed and for the album's title track .

Will Of The People  also sees the band create first new chart-eligible format in seven years, with the album released as a non-fungible token via the eco-friendly NFT platform Serenade. The NFT album will be limited to 1000 copies and will retail for £20. Purchasers will receive a downloadable version of the album, digitally signed by the band members, while each buyer will have their name permanently listed on a roster of purchasers.

Tickets for the Will Of The People UK dates go on sale at Friday August 26 at 9am. 

Muse Will of The People tour dates

2022 Sep 08: Vigo Xacobeo Festival, Spain Sep 10: Malaga Andalucia Big Festival, Spain Oct 04: Los Angeles The Wiltern, CA, US Oct 11: Chicago The Riviera Theatre, IL, US Oct 14: Toronto The History, Canada Oct 16: New York The Beacon Theatre, NY, US Oct 23: Amsterdam Royal Theatre Carre, Netherlands Oct 25: Paris Salle Pleyel, France Oct 26: Milan Alcatraz, Italy 

2023 May 27: Plymouth Home Park, UK Jun 20: Huddersfield John Smith's Stadium, UK Jun 23: Glasgow Bellahouston Park, UK Jun 25: Milton Keynes Bowl, UK

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Muse announce ‘Will Of The People’ UK stadium tour for 2023

Royal Blood will join as special guests

Muse have unveiled details of a new UK stadium tour for 2023. See full dates below, with tickets available here .

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The band will hit the road in 2023, playing stadium gigs in Plymouth, Huddersfield, Glasgow and Milton Keynes. Royal Blood will support on each of the dates except Glasgow.

Tickets for the gigs go on sale on August 26 at 9am here . Anyone who has pre-ordered Muse’s new album ‘ Will Of The People ‘ through their store will receive a unique code that allows early access to purchase tickets on August 25 at 9am.

Muse’s ‘Will Of The People’ UK tour 2023:

MAY 27 – Plymouth, Home Park 

JUNE 20 – Huddersfield, John Smith’s Stadium  23 – Glasgow, Bellahouston Park 25 – Milton Keynes, The National Bowl 

Last month, Muse shared their new single ‘Kill Or Be Killed’ from their forthcoming ninth album.

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The song, which has been previewed at numerous festivals over the summer , is the fourth to be lifted from the trio’s new LP after the title track , ‘Compliance’ and ‘Won’t Stand Down’ .

Frontman Matt Bellamy said: “’Kill Or Be Killed’ is Muse at their heaviest! We wanted to update our hard rock sound on this album and with ‘Kill Or Be Killed’ we found a modern metal sound featuring double bass drum action and even a death growl.

“Lyrically the song takes influence from my favourite Paul McCartney song ‘Live And Let Die’, a dark take on how life’s adversity can sometimes bring out the worst human instincts to survival at any costs.”

‘Will Of The People’ is due out August 26 via Warner Records and can be pre-ordered here .

Meanwhile, Muse’s Matt Bellamy recently told NME that he thinks society wants “a new type of revolution” .

Following the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the current cost of living crisis, the frontman said he believes change is coming.

“I think everyone knows we want a revolution, but we definitely don’t want a bunch of authoritarian lunatics from the right. That’s the last thing we want,” he told NME .

“And also we don’t want a total communist situation on the hard left either. I think what we want is something completely new. I don’t think it exists out there at the moment, but I think there’s a new type of politics that could emerge.”

The band are also due to hit the road for a series of US and European dates later this year. Any remaining tickets for these gigs can be purchased here .

Muse’s US and European tour: OCTOBER 2022 04 – Los Angeles, CA, The Wiltern 11 – Chicago, IL, The Riviera Theatre 14 – Toronto, ON, The History 16 – New York, NY, Beacon Theatre 23 – Amsterdam, NL, Royal Theatre Carre 25 – Paris, FR, Salle Pleyel 26 – Milan, IT, Alcatraz

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Muse Announce UK Stadium Tour For 2023

Muse have unveiled details of a new UK stadium tour for 2023. Tickets for the gigs go on sale on 26 August at 9am. The band’s new album, Will Of The People , is also due for release on 26 August via Warner.

Anyone who has pre-ordered Will Of The People through the official Muse store store will receive a unique code that allows early access to purchase tickets for the stadium shows on 25 August at 9am.

“ Will of the People was created in Los Angeles and London and is influenced by the increasing uncertainty and instability in the world,” Muse frontman Matt Bellamy said in a statement when the album was announced. “A pandemic, new wars in Europe, massive protests & riots, an attempted insurrection, Western democracy wavering, rising authoritarianism, wildfires and natural disasters and the destabilization of the global order all informed Will of the People. It has been a worrying and scary time for all of us as the Western empire and the natural world, which have cradled us for so long, are genuinely threatened. This album is a personal navigation through those fears and preparation for what comes next.”

Will Of The People tracklist:

01 Will of the People 02 Compliance 03 Liberation 04 Won’t Stand Down 05 Ghosts (How Can I Move On) 06 You Make Me Feel Like It’s Halloween 07 Kill or Be Killed 08 Verona 09 Euphoria 10 We Are Fucking Fucked

The band will hit the road in 2023, playing stadium gigs in Plymouth, Huddersfield, Glasgow and Milton Keynes. Royal Blood will support on each of the dates except Glasgow.

Muse Will Of The People tour dates

OCTOBER 2022 04 – Los Angeles, CA, The Wiltern 11 – Chicago, IL, The Riviera Theatre 14 – Toronto, ON, The History 16 – New York, NY, Beacon Theatre 23 – Amsterdam, NL, Royal Theatre Carre 25 – Paris, FR, Salle Pleyel 26 – Milan, IT, Alcatraz

MAY 2023 27 – Plymouth, Home Park

JUNE 2023 20 – Huddersfield, John Smith’s Stadium 23 – Glasgow, Bellahouston Park 25 – Milton Keynes, The National Bowl

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Muse and Royal Blood play Huddersfield's John Smiths Stadium

Muse will be supported by Royal Blood and The Warning when they appear at Huddersfield's John Smiths Stadium

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Muse will be playing to thousands of fans at Huddersfield’s John Smiths Stadium later today.

The band, known for songs including Plug in Baby, Uprising, Starlight and many others, will be topping the bill on a big night of music in Huddersfield.

Muse will be supported by Royal Blood. Duo Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher have a new record coming later this year. The Warning will also be performing. If you'd love to get a last minute ticket you can buy them through Ticketmaster .

Read more: Car parking and travel info for Muse's Huddersfield John Smiths Stadium show

We have been bringing you everything you need to know about Muse's Huddersfield show . From set times to key travel info we aim to have you covered.

Throughout the day, we'll be updating this live blog with everything going on. As the festivities near, we'll have our reporter Megan Banner on the ground bringing you the atmosphere.

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You can keep up to date with everything happening through our live blog. It looks like being a great night for Huddersfield.

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The queues are starting to form for @muse tonight! If you're pitch standing - you may want to bring a coat! We're so excited to see you all... don't forget to check your travel, check our FAQ's for further info and have a fantastic night! https://t.co/a0J85XO5gp pic.twitter.com/5GgYPwMT5o — The John Smith's Stadium (@JS_Stadium) June 20, 2023

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Limited tickets left for tonight's show

If you'd love to go to the big party at Huddersfield's John Smiths Stadium tickets are still available. You can buy them through Ticketmaster .

There you will also find details on a range of hospitality packages. You can keep up with all the action from Muse's gig in Huddersfield in this live blog.

Travel info

The nearest train station to the stadium is, of course, Huddersfield Train Station. It is a relatively short walk from the station to the stadium. First bus will be running frequent shuttle buses from Huddersfield town centre during the evening. You can find the bus timetable here .

Car parking

Pre-bookable event parking is available priced at £20 per car. The remaining car parking spaces are based at Standiforth Park. It will open at 1pm on Tuesday, June 20 and close approximately 90 minutes after the concert finishes.

You can find out more here .

Support acts

Frontman Matt Bellamy and his Muse bandmates will be taking to the stage at the home of Huddersfield Town later on. On the night, Muse will be supported by Royal Blood and The Warning.

We'll be bringing you more about the big night over the next few hours.

Tickets still available - get yours here

There you will also find details on a range of hospitality packages.

Banned items for tonight's gig

Banned items.

There will be security checks entering the event grounds. You are allowed to bring bags but they have to be A4 size. Like any major event, organisers have a list of banned items which you are not allowed to bring to the site. This is to ensure the events can run safely for those attending. Items banned include:

• Bottles or thermos flasks
• Flammable liquids
• Laser pens/pointers
• Professional cameras/video equipment
• Signs, banners or flags
• Inflatables
• Selfie sticks
• Air horns, whistles or other noise making devices
• Knives or weapons
• Confetti, glitter bombs or sprays
• Food and drink - There’s licenced bars at the venue

One bottle of water (500ml or smaller) in transparent plastic will be permitted, but this must be sealed on entry.

Expected set list

Expected setlist.

Many Muse fans will likely want to know what they can expect from their idols. Obviously, setlists can change from gig to gig but below is the run of songs Muse played during a recent festival appearance. The information comes from Setlist.fm :

• Will of the People
• Thought Contagion
• Won't Stand Down
• Kill or Be Killed
• (Felsmann + Tiley Reinterpretation)
• Interstitial 'Parkour'
• Time Is Running Out
• You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween
• We Are Fucking Fucked
• The 2nd Law: Isolated System
• Supermassive Black Hole
• Interstitial 'Driving'
• Plug In Baby
• Behold, the Glove
• Knights of Cydonia

Car parking and travel info

Tonight's set times.

We have yet to have confirmation of when the acts will be taking to the stage. The Warning will open with Royal Blood following ahead of headline act Muse.

Official set times have yet to be confirmed and we'll bring you those when we have them. Doors are expected to open at 4.30pm and we will bring you full timings for the night when we have them. The curfew for the event is 10.30pm.

As has been reported elsewhere, expect support acts to start around 6.30pm with Muse likely be on stage between 8.30pm and 9pm.

On the night, Muse will be supported by Royal Blood and The Warning. We'll keep bringing you updates about the big event.

Weather forecast

Gates are expected to open at 4.30pm. As you likely know, it has been a bit of a rainy start to the day around West Yorkshire but there’s good news, according to The Met Office .

From around 4pm, the rain should stop for the rest of the day. Temperatures are expected to reach a peak of around 19°C.

We might even see a bit of sun sneak through the clouds. Although, the most important thing is rain looks quite unlikely with a 10 per cent chance of showers.

You can read more here .

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Muse announce UK stadium tour for 2023

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Royal Blood will be the support band.

Muse are heading out on a UK stadium tour next year. They will play stadiums in Plymouth, Huddersfield, Glasgow and Milton Keynes. Royal Blood will support on each of the dates except Glasgow.

And, good news for anyone who has pre-ordered forthcoming ninth album Will Of The People - out on August 26th too - through the group's official store.

If you've done that, you'll receive a unique code that allows early access to purchase tour tickets a day earlier, on August 25th at 9am.

Full dates are below.

27 – Plymouth, Home Park 

20 – Huddersfield, John Smith’s Stadium 

23 – Glasgow, Bellahouston Park

25 – Milton Keynes, The National Bowl 

Last month, Muse shared their new single ‘Kill Or Be Killed’, the fourth song to be taken from their forthcoming ninth album after the title song, 'Compliance' and 'Won't Stand Down'.

“’Kill Or Be Killed’ is Muse at their heaviest!" singer Matt Bellamy told NME . "We wanted to update our hard rock sound on this album and with ‘Kill Or Be Killed’ we found a modern metal sound featuring double bass drum action and even a death growl.

“Lyrically the song takes influence from my favourite Paul McCartney song ‘Live And Let Die’, a dark take on how life’s adversity can sometimes bring out the worst human instincts to survival at any costs.”

Before Muse head to the UK next year, they've got dates in the USA and Europe to fulfil in October. These dates are below and tickets are available here .

OCTOBER 2022

04 – Los Angeles, CA, The Wiltern

11 – Chicago, IL, The Riviera Theatre

14 – Toronto, ON, The History

16 – New York, NY, Beacon Theatre

23 – Amsterdam, NL, Royal Theatre Carre

25 – Paris, FR, Salle Pleyel

26 – Milan, IT, Alcatraz

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Muse announce four huge UK shows for summer 2023

The Will of the People UK Tour

Muse have announced four huge outdoor UK shows for May and June 2023.

The Will Of The People 2023 UK Tour opens at Plymouth Home Park on Saturday 27th May and visits Huddersfield John Smith’s Stadium (Tuesday 20th June) and Glasgow Bellahouston Park (Friday 23rd June) before concluding at Milton Keynes Bowl on Sunday 25th June.

Matt Bellamy, Dominic Howard and Chris Wolstenholme will be joined by very special guests Royal Blood at all dates except Glasgow.

Muse UK tour tickets:

Tickets to Muse’s quartet of summer 2023 outdoor shows go on sale from Planet Rock Tickets at 9am on Friday 26th August 2022 - the same day Muse release their ninth studio album ‘Will of the People.’

Featuring the singles ‘Won’t Stand Down’, ‘Compliance’, ‘Will of the People’ and ‘Kill or Be Killed’, Muse’s hyper-eclectic new record 'Will of the People' is ambitious in musical scope.

Self-produced by Muse, ‘Will of the People’ embraces many weighty themes including the increasing uncertainty and instability in the world.

Muse’s 2023 tour dates are part of the multi-year Will of the People World Tour, which has already seen them play a rapturously received headline slot at Isle of Wight Festival and intimate shows at Exeter Cavern Club London’s Eventim Apollo Hammersmith.

The trio will also headline the Andalucía Big Festival by Mad Cool and Xacobeo Festival in September and they will play a selection of intimate international theatre shows in October before their major dates next year.

Muse’s 2023 UK tour dates:

Plymouth Home Park – Sat 27th

Huddersfield John Smith’s Stadium – Tue 20th

Glasgow Bellahouston Park – Fri 23rd

Milton Keynes The National Bowl – Sun 25th

Royal Blood are special guests in Plymouth, Huddersfield and Milton Keynes only.

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George Lynch’s Mom

Influential Lynch Mob and ex-Dokken axeman George Lynch unveiled his skull and bones guitar – affectionately called 'Mom' – in the mid 1980s. Designed and hand-crafted by artist John 'J. Frog' Garcia, the guitar also featured an ESP Guitars decal on the headstock as Lynch was contracted with them at the time.

Andrew WK’s Taco Guitar

Hard partying rocker Andrew WK unveiled a delicious Taco Guitar to mark National Taco Day on 4th October 2017. His second foray into food-themed instruments following his Pizza Guitar a few years earlier, the custom Taco Guitar was created with ESP Guitars. WK said at the time: "I realised that since I had paid tribute to pizza, I now had to pay tribute to tacos in all their glory. I was destined to make a taco shaped guitar. This is proof that if you have the vision, no matter how outlandish or unruly, the team at ESP Guitars can turn it into a beautiful reality. And they only use the highest quality materials and they're truly master craftsmen. Absolutely mind-blowing attention to detail and playability. There's no compromise when it comes to the integrity of the instrument, or the hardness of the party."

Misa Kitara Guitar Shaped MIDI Controller

Not technically a guitar, the Misa Kitara was a short-lived digital MIDI controller and musical instrument that was developed on 2011 and discontinued just two years later. Taking its name from the Finnish word for guitar (kitara), the instrument combined touch buttons for strings and frets with an 8-inch multi-touch screen that creates a variety of sound effects. Muse bassist Chris Wolstenholme can be seen playing a modified Misa Kitara in the video to the band's 2012 song 'Madness.'

Dave Hill’s Super Yob Guitar

Famed for his outrageous costumes and hilarious haircut, it seemed only right that Slade axeman Dave Hill had a unique and eccentric guitar. Created by luthier John Birch in 1973, the Super Yob was styled after a science fiction ray gun and instantly became synonymous with Dave Hill. Guitarist and songwriter Marco Pirroni bought the original Super Yob in the early eighties, but Hill has since had a replica made.

John 5’s Fender Telecaster Lava Lamp Guitar

John 5 has a number of eye-catching guitars in his arsenal, but the Fender Telecaster Lava Lamp Guitar is arguably the standout instrument of the lot. John 5 says: "It's heavy as hell but it's really cool because it lights up on stage… it weighs a ton! It sounds really good. There's anti-freeze in it because when I ship it abroad it might freeze and crack the guitar."

Ginger Wildheart’s Smiley Bones Guitar

Based on The Wildhearts' fearsome logo, this truly phenomenal Smiley Bones Guitar was created in 2015 by Devil & Sons Guitars. Daniel Wallis made the guitar for Ginger Wildheart to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 'P.H.U.Q.' album as a replacement for the original guitar which came out when the album was released but was later stolen. He explains to Planet Rock: "I sent some images of it to Ginger who loved it but asked if I could make a few changes so it met a perfect spec for him to play live. Instead of making the changes I just made another so there were in fact two that I made. Part of his spec was to have a particular BC Rich neck put on it, which I did, but then he decided that to play it live it would be better with a 24-fret neck, so I made that change too."

Zakk Wylde’s Epiphone Graveyard Disciple guitar

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society axeman Zakk Wylde with one of this Epiphone Graveyard Disciple signature guitars on stage in 2009. Nicknamed the 'Bo Deadly' by Zakk, the Graveyard Disciple comes in a coffin shaped case and features a crucifix on the body and headstock. Nice.

Eric Bloom’s Blue Öyster Cult Logo Guitar

We couldn't do this list without including Eric Bloom's famed guitar shaped like the Blue Öyster Cult logo. The bespoke guitar was created by master luthier Ronaldo at Pastore's Music in Union City, New Jersey. In case you're wondering, the logo was created by Bill Gawlik, the artist behind BOC's first and second album covers, and it's a stylization of the astronomical symbol for the planet Saturn.

Bootsy Collins’ Star-Shaped Space Bass

The flamboyant James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic bassist's first Star-Shaped Space Bass was created in 1975 by fledgling guitar maker Larry Pless who worked at an accordon shop called Gus Zoppi Music in Warren, Michigan. Since then there have been numerous incarnations of the Star-Shaped Space Bass, including Bootsy's current signature Warwick star basses, but the basic design has stayed the same.

Brian May’s Red Special Guitar

Easily one of the most famous guitars in the history of rock music, Brian May created the Red Special with his dad Harold as a teenager in 1963 as he couldn't afford a Fender, Gibson or Höfner guitar. Designed to intentionally create feedback, the guitar has helped define Brian May's signature sound and he's performed almost exclusively with it throughout Queen's prime in the 1970s and 1980s until this present day.

Todd Rundgren's Veleno Ankh Guitar

Todd Rundgren's aluminium ankh-shaped guitar was created by metal craftsman John Veleno in the early 1970s. Highly regarded for their aesthetic appearance and also distinct playing style, a series of Velono guitars were made for a number of artists. Rundgren loved his so much, he had two made.

The Dean V Dave Mustaine Double Neck Electric Guitar

Dave Mustaine's bespoke double neck guitar, created by Dean, has been one of his main instruments for the past decade. Thanks to its jagged shape and the metal artwork emblazoned on the body, the guitar is an absolute aesthetic triumph – a behemoth of an instrument that suits Megadeth's brutal music perfectly.

Rob Davis’ Heart-Shaped Guitar

Mud guitarist Rob Davis played his famous red heart-shaped guitar during the glam rockers' commercial peak in the 1970s and he still performs with it to this very day. Here he is proudly flaunting the guitar in a promo shoot with Mud almost five decades ago.

Prince’s yellow ‘Cloud’ Guitar

Late music legend Prince had an extensive and highly flamboyant custom guitar collection consisting of more than 100 instruments. Among the standout instruments was Prince's yellow "Cloud" guitar, which sold for $225,000 under the hammer in 2018.

Rick Nielsen’s Uncle Dick

A prolific collector, Rick Nielsen has amassed over 2,000 guitars over the decades. Alongside his trademark Five Neck (also pictured here), arguably the most famous of the bunch is his Hamer 'Uncle Dick' double neck guitar from 1983, which is based on a likeness of himself.

Michael Angelo Batio’s Quad Guitar

As seen in the video to his 2020 song 'Time Traveller', Michael Angelo Batio also invented the Quad-Guitar, which features – you guessed it – two sets of twin-neck V-shaped guitars. Outrageous yet highly impressive!

Lita Ford’s B.C. Rich Monkey Train guitar

The former Runaways rocker unveiled her train-themed B.C. Rich Monkey Train guitar in her 'Playin' With Fire' official video in 1991. Lita told Guitar Afficionado a few years back: "I got into B.C. Rich. I was always over there carving out new ideas and helping to make new stuff. They would make anything I asked them to make."

James Hetfield’s Carl Guitar

In 2018, James Hetfield proudly showed off his unique new guitar – dubbed Carl – to Metallica fans. The rugged instrument is named after 3132 Carlson Boulevard in El Cerrito, California, where Metallica were based during their breakthrough years from 1983 to 1986. The garage was later demolished but James's friend Andy Anderson of the Bay Area thrash group Attitude Adjustment kept eight pieces of wood from the heavy metal landmark and gifted them to him years later. Papa Het then enlisted the services of master custom guitar maker Ken Lawrence to craft him an instrument using those planks of wood. Carl featured on Metallica's WorldWired World Tour where it was used for performances of 'Hardwired… to Self-Destruct' track 'Moth Into Flame.'

Dan Hartman’s Bass Suit

Unfortunately, we've been unable to acquire an image of the late Dan Hartman's Bass Suit but there's no way we can miss it out! The Edgar Winter Group bassist and solo musician paid a reported $5,000 for the suit in 1974 (huge money at the time), which he designed with Los Angeles couturier Bill Witten. Made from a rubbery fabric that featured the instrument in the pelvic pocket, the Bass Suit's controls are on the sleeve attached to an aluminium plate and the guitar neck ends with a crescent moon.

Stig Pederson’s iPhone Bass

Stig Pedersen, bassist/vocalist of Danish rock band D-A-D, has a number of outlandish bass creations that he performs with including a rocket shaped bass, a reverse bass where the head stock and body are swopped around, and a transparent bass. He hit the headlines in 2018 when he unveiled his latest playful creation – a bass shaped like an iPhone.

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Muse announce 2023 Will Of The People Tour UK tour dates

• Tamara McWilliam
• 19 August 2022

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The iconic rock group will perform in Plymouth, Huddersfield, Glasgow and more next summer

Rock band Muse have announced UK dates for their 2023 Will Of The People Tour . Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday 26 August. There will be a presale for those who pre-order their upcoming album at 12pm on Wednesday 24 August.

The 'Supermassive Black Hole' outfit will kick off the highly-anticipated trek on Saturday 27 May at Home Park in Plymouth before heading to John Smith's Stadium in Huddersfield on Tuesday 20 June.

On Friday 23 June the Grammy winners will headline Bellahouston Park in Glasgow before rounding up the tour at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes on Sunday 25 June. All dates except Glasgow will come with support from rock duo Royal Blood.

The tour will support the latest album to come from Matt Bellamy's band, Will Of The People . The follow-up to 2018's Simulation Theory is set to release on Friday 26 August and includes their latest single 'Kill Or Be Killed'.

Listen to 'Kill Or Be Killed'

Muse 2023 UK tour dates: Saturday 27 May – Home Park, Plymouth Tuesday 20 June – John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield Friday 23 June – Bellahouston Park, Glasgow Sunday 25 June – The National Bowl, Milton Keynes

Tickets for Muse go on general sale at 9am on Friday 26 August.

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MUSE drop NEW album 26th August and UK tour 2023 dates OUT NOW

Ahead of the imminent release of their ninth studio album Will Of The People, multi-platinum and Grammy Award winning rock band Muse have today announced major UK dates for Summer 2023.

Widely recognised as one of the best live bands in the world, Muse have consistently produced exhilarating and ground-breaking shows, and their 2023 Will Of The People world tour will be no exception. The global run hits the UK in May and June 2023 taking over huge outdoor arenas such as Plymouth’s Home Park, Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium, Bellahouston Park in Glasgow, and The National Bowl in Milton Keynes. The tour features special guests Royal Blood, who will perform at the Plymouth, Huddersfield and Milton Keynes shows but not Glasgow.

Tickets for Muse go on general sale Friday 26th August at 9am, available here .

The long-awaited new album ‘Will of the People’ once again shows that Muse aren’t bowing to any singular genre. Produced by the band, the album is influenced by the increasing uncertainty and instability in the world. ‘Kill Or Be Killed’, ‘Compliance’, ‘Won’t Stand Down’ and title track, ‘Will Of The People’ which have been provided as instant downloads to album pre-orders have each sparked a huge reaction from fans, making the album’s forthcoming release even more anticipated.

This year Muse will headline the Andalucía Big Festival by Mad Cool and Xacobeo Festival in September and will play a selection of intimate international theatre shows in October before embarking on their major global tour in 2023.

Muse is Matt Bellamy, Dominic Howard and Chris Wolstenholme. Their last album, Simulation Theory, debuted at #1 in multiple territories and marked the band’s sixth straight album to debut in the U.K top spot. Their previous studio album, Drones, went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album, the band’s second. Since forming in 1994, Muse have released eight studio albums, selling over 30 million units worldwide.

Muse have won numerous music awards including two Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, five MTV Europe Music Awards, two Brit Awards, eleven NME Awards and seven Q Awards, amongst others.

WILL OF THE PEOPLE 2023 UK TOUR

SATURDAY 27TH MAY – PLYMOUTH HOME PARK

TUESDAY 20TH JUNE – HUDDERSFIELD JOHN SMITH’S STADIUM

FRIDAY 23RD JUNE – GLASGOW BELLAHOUSTON PARK

SUNDAY 25TH JUNE – MILTON KEYNES THE NATIONAL BOWL

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST AT 9AM

ROYAL BLOOD CONFIRMED AS SPECIAL GUESTS FOR PLYMOUTH, HUDDERSFIELD, AND MILTON KEYNES

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News: Muse Announce Will Of The People 2023 Tour

Ahead of the imminent release of their ninth studio album Will Of The People, multi-platinum and Grammy Award winning rock band Muse have today announced major UK dates for Summer 2023.

Widely recognised as one of the best live bands in the world, Muse have consistently produced exhilarating and ground-breaking shows, and their 2023 Will Of The People world tour will be no exception. The global run hits the UK in May and June 2023 taking over huge outdoor arenas such as Plymouth’s Home Park, Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium, Bellahouston Park in Glasgow, and The National Bowl in Milton Keynes. The tour features special guests Royal Blood, who will perform at the Plymouth, Huddersfield and Milton Keynes shows but not Glasgow.

Tickets for Muse go on general sale Friday 26th August at 9am via www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk. For Glasgow, tickets are also available at www.gigsinscotland.com/artist/muse. Anyone who has pre ordered the album through the Artist’s Store will receive a unique code which allows early access to purchase tickets on Thursday 25th August at 9am.

The long-awaited new album ‘Will of the People’ once again shows that Muse aren’t bowing to any singular genre. Produced by the band, the album is influenced by the increasing uncertainty and instability in the world. ‘Kill Or Be Killed’, ‘Compliance’, ‘Won’t Stand Down’ and title track, ‘Will Of The People’ which have been provided as instant downloads to album pre-orders have each sparked a huge reaction from fans, making the album’s forthcoming release even more anticipated.

This year Muse will headline the Andalucía Big Festival by Mad Cool and Xacobeo Festival in September and will play a selection of intimate international theatre shows in October before embarking on their major global tour in 2023.

MUSE WILL OF THE PEOPLE 2023 WORLD TOUR – UK DATES SATURDAY 27TH MAY PLYMOUTH HOME PARK** TUESDAY 20TH JUNE HUDDERSFIELD JOHN SMITH’S STADIUM** FRIDAY 23RD JUNE GLASGOW BELLAHOUSTON PARK SUNDAY 25TH JUNE MILTON KEYNES THE NATIONAL BOWL**

** with special guests Royal Blood

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From their early beginnings, Muse showed their prowess in creating grandiose and epic compositions. Their debut album, “Showbiz” (1999), introduced the world to their powerful soundscapes and Bellamy’s soaring vocals. However, it was their second album, “Origin of Symmetry” (2001), that truly established their signature style, featuring intricate guitar riffs, symphonic arrangements, and introspective lyrics.

With subsequent albums like “Absolution” (2003), “Black Holes and Revelations” (2006), and “The Resistance” (2009), Muse continued to push musical boundaries, incorporating elements of classical music, electronica, and even dubstep into their sound. Their songs often tackle themes of politics, dystopia, and personal struggles, creating a thought-provoking and emotionally charged listening experience.

Muse’s live performances are renowned for their energy and spectacle. Bellamy’s virtuosic guitar playing, Wolstenholme’s pulsating basslines, and Howard’s dynamic drumming come together to create a captivating and immersive live experience. The band incorporates stunning visuals, elaborate stage setups, and even drones into their shows, making each concert a memorable event.

Over the years, Muse has received numerous awards and accolades, including two Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album. Their albums have topped charts around the world, and their fanbase spans continents. Muse’s music has left an indelible mark on the rock genre, inspiring countless musicians and resonating with listeners who appreciate their fusion of grandeur, innovation, and introspection.

In summary, Muse is a band that has successfully blended various genres to create a unique and powerful sound. Their music is characterized by soaring vocals, intricate instrumentation, and thought-provoking lyrics. With their unforgettable live performances and a discography that spans over two decades, Muse continues to captivate audiences and solidify their place as one of the most influential rock bands of their generation.

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Muse announce Devon stadium show as part of 2023 UK tour

Tickets for the rock band's concert in their home county go on sale next week

• 15:46, 19 AUG 2022
• Updated 17:10, 19 AUG 2022

Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning rock band Muse have announced a series of concert dates for summer 2023 which begins with a gig in their home county of Devon. The news comes ahead of the imminent release of the band's ninth studio album, Will of the People.

Muse will perform at Plymouth's Home Park stadium, home of Plymouth Argyle FC, on Saturday, May 27, 2023. This will be followed by shows in Huddersfield (June 20), Glasgow (June 23) and Milton Keynes (June 25). Royal Blood have been confirmed as special guests for the concerts in Plymouth, Huddersfield and Milton Keynes.

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday, August 26, at www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk . This is the same day that the band's new album is released via Warner Records. Anyone who has pre-ordered the album through the Artist's Store will receive a unique code which allows early access to purchase tickets on Thursday, August 25, at 9am.

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Widely recognised as one of the best live bands in the world, Muse – whose members are Matt Bellamy, Dominic Howard and Chris Wolstenholme – have consistently produced exhilarating and ground-breaking shows, and their 2023 Will of the People world tour will be no exception.

Originally from Teignmouth, Muse are returning to their home county for the first fully-fledged stadium concert held at Home Park since the redevelopment of the Mayflower Grandstand in 2020, and it is fitting that one of the region's most successful acts will usher in a new era of stadium concerts at the Theatre of Greens.

The long-awaited new album Will of the People once again shows that Muse aren't bowing to any singular genre. Produced by the band, the album – which is available to pre-order here – is influenced by the increasing uncertainty and instability in the world.

Kill or Be Killed, Compliance, Won't Stand Down and title track Will of the People, which have been provided as instant downloads to album pre-orders, have each sparked a huge reaction from fans, making the album's forthcoming release even more anticipated.

This year Muse will headline the Andalucía Big Festival by Mad Cool and Xacobeo Festival in September and will play a selection of intimate international theatre shows in October before embarking on their major global tour in 2023.

Their last album, Simulation Theory, debuted at number one in multiple territories and marked the band’s sixth straight album to debut in the UK top spot. Their previous studio album, Drones , went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album, the band’s second. Since forming in 1994, Muse have released eight studio albums, selling over 30 million units worldwide. Muse have won numerous music awards including two Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, five MTV Europe Music Awards, two Brit Awards, 11 NME Awards and seven Q Awards, among others.

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