The stadium-sized arena run directly supports the band’s landmark tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal, which was released globally via Warner Records. The critically acclaimed new record explores complex concept themes of extraterrestrial communication, technological anxiety, and existential human wonder. The trio—comprising Matt Bellamy, Dominic Howard, and Chris Wolstenholme—treated the opening-night crowd to a diverse, career-spanning setlist that seamlessly wove their classic signature anthems like “Hysteria,” “Supermassive Black Hole,” and “Knights of Cydonia” together with the first live North American performances of fresh material, including “Hexagons,” “Nightshift Superstar,” “Be With You,” and “Cryogen.”
The opening leg of the tour featured supporting sets from prominent indie outfits Bloc Party and The Temper Trap. The extensive summer itinerary continues next at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana, before visiting major amphitheaters across prominent metropolitan hubs, including Chicago, Toronto, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Dallas, and Austin. The tour will alternate special guests on select dates later in the month, introducing Portugal. The Man to the bill, while alternative rock veterans The Temper Trap are confirmed to remain as support for all scheduled performances.
The monumental North American tour is set to conclude with a landmark performance at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California.
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