Muse

Storm Thorgerson

30 Apr 2009

Born in 1944, Storm Thorgerson’s childhood would not have been thought unusual were it not that he went to school with Roger Waters and Syd Barrett. ‘Roger and I had two connections, one of which was through our mothers, who happened to be pals, and…

T in the Park 2010: Ten reasons to watch Muse

24 Jun 2010

How did this space age, prog rock three-piece become one of the most in-demand festival headliners in the UK? Henry Northmore explains all, with the top ten reasons why Muse are not to be missed at T in the Park

Muse, Eminem and Kasabian are T in the Park 2010 headliners

The Prodigy, Jay-Z and Vampire Weekend also on Balado festival bill

23 Feb 2010

Muse, Eminem and Kasabian will headline the main stage at T In The Park 2010. Other major acts on the bill include Black Eyed Peas, The Prodigy and Jay-Z. The festival dates are Friday 9th. Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July 2010. The campsite is…

Muse start recording new album

Music Gossip

22 Nov 2011

Muse started recording their new album this week. The 'Supermassive Black Hole' rockers have headed to the studio to work on their sixth album, the follow up to 2009's 'The Resistance'. Singer and songwriter Matt Bellamy tweeted on Sunday…

Muse donate music equipment to students

Music Gossip

20 Oct 2011

Muse have donated £15,000 of their equipment to Plymouth University. The 'Knights of Cydonia' rockers - who have recently started work on their sixth album in London - have given a host of state-of-the-art music equipment to undergraduate musicians…

Beyonce batting U2 for UK Festival Awards crown

Music Gossip

16 Sep 2011

Beyonce, U2, Foo Fighters and Muse are battling it out to be named Headliner of the Year at the UK Festival Awards. All acts who headlined festivals in the UK in 2011 are in the running for the awards - including Linkin Park, Pulp The Eagles and…

Muse give spectacular close to Reading

Music Gossip

29 Aug 2011

Muse closed Reading Festival last night (28.08.11) with a spectacular headline set. The 'Time is Running Out' rockers played the entire of their 'Origin of Symmetry' album to mark its tenth anniversary before launching into a set of their greatest…

Muse performances could 'go either way'

Music Gossip

24 Aug 2011

Muse are nervous about performing 'Origin of Symmetry' at the Reading and Leeds festivals as it could "go either way". The 'Knights of Cydonia' group are playing their second album in full to celebrate 10 years since its release at the UK festivals…

Muse starting work on new album

Music Gossip

11 Aug 2011

Muse are heading to the studio next month. The 'Knights of Cydonia' rockers are preparing to make their sixth album, which they are planning to record in London, starting next month. Bass player Chris Wolstenholme told BBC Radio 1: "September and…

Matt Bellamy believes in performance

Music Gossip

2 Jul 2011

Matt Bellamy only "believes" his songs when he is performing them. The Muse singer is known for his fascination with space and other-worldly themes but admits he struggles to relate to his own lyrics when listening to the band's music. He said: "I…

Chris Wolstenholme was 'killing himself' with alcohol

Music Gossip

30 Jun 2011

Muse's Chris Wolstenholme was "killing himself" with alcohol. The bassist admits his drinking habits spiralled out of control and he was no longer able to function without alcohol when his daily intake reached two pints of spirits, two bottles of…

Liam Gallagher blasts 'scary' Muse

Music Gossip

30 Jun 2011

Liam Gallagher says Muse frontman Matt Bellamy's voice "scares" him. The Beady Eye star isn't a fan of the 'Resistance' rockers and in particular Matt's unique, high-pitched voice. Liam - who was formerly the lead singer of Oasis - said: "Muse…

Chris Wolstenholme to write Muse tracks?

Music Gossip

31 May 2011

Muse bassist Chris Wolstenholme wants to write tracks for the band's next album. All the songs on the 'Hysteria' rockers' first five albums have been written by vocalist and guitarist Matt Bellamy and, although he feels a little daunted, Chris is…

Muse drawing a line under 'phase one' career

Music Gossip

23 Mar 2011

Muse's headline sets at Reading and Leeds Festivals 2011 will "draw a line" under "phase one" of their career. The British rockers - made up of Matt Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard - will play a retrospective set at this summer's…

Muse to make next album in London

Music Gossip

25 Feb 2011

Muse will make their next album in London. The 'Undisclosed Desires' rockers - Matt Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard - are to regroup in the British capital where they will start work on their sixth album. Frontman Matt told UK radio…

Muse blinded by the lights?

Music Gossip

12 Jan 2011

Muse fear their live light show could blind them. The 'Uprising' rockers have a huge stage set and light show for their concerts, which includes lasers so powerful they have made them fear for their eyesight. Drummer Dominic Howard, 33, explained…

Muse to go soft?

Music Gossip

8 Dec 2010

Matt Bellamy's fledging romance with Kate Hudson could see Muse's music take a softer direction. The British 'Knights Of Cydonia' rocker - who has been dating the 'Nine' star since June - feels his songwriting has become more "open and personal…

Muse to take time off

Music Gossip

15 Jul 2010

Muse are to take a break when their current world tour comes to an end. Although the British rockers - who recently headlined at Glastonbury festival in Somerset, South West England - are due to start laying down tracks for a new record next year…

Muse sell their soul for 'Twilight'

Music Gossip

14 Jul 2010

Muse bassist Chris Wolstenholme "sold his soul" by appearing on the 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' soundtrack. The rocker - whose specially-written track 'Neutron Star Collision' features in the third film in the popular vampire franchise - admitted…

T in the Park 2010: Dirty Projectors, Hot Chip and Kele

T in the Park blog

11 Jul 2010

Sat 10th Jul Hi folks. Your T in the Park blogging correspondent this morning will be Jonny, recovering from an excellent Friday at the festival and ready to recap on the best bands so far. Starting off, it was a storming set from New York’s…

Muse thrilled with Silver award

Music Gossip

2 Jul 2010

Muse and JLS were among the winners at the Nordoff Robbins 02 Silver Clef Awards in London today (02.07.10). Matthew Bellamy - frontman of the 'Supermassive Black Hole' rockers - admitted although it was a "huge honour" for Muse to receive the 02…

Muse promise Glastonbury surprise

Music Gossip

18 May 2010

Muse have promised a unique surprise at this year's Glastonbury Festival. The 'Time is Running Out' rockers are currently planning their set for the prestigious event and want to make sure their performance goes down in history, and they could even…

The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack

29 Oct 2009

(Atlantic) They could stamp any old trash with the Twilight brand and have a hit, which is why the soundtrack for the second film in the rabidly followed teen vampire series is such a lovely surprise. Eschewing the gothic histrionics of the books…

Muse - The Resistance

16 Sep 2009

It seems like so long ago that Muse were dismissed as Radiohead copyists with their debut Showbiz back in 1999. Now they are probably the most vital rock act in Britain. After 2006’s all conquering Black Holes and Revelations they’re back with more…

Hear this! - Upcoming gigs and albums Autumn 2009

10 Sep 2009

SEPTEMBER 14 Sep Jay-Z The Blueprint 3 After ‘retirement’, Glastonbury and gigs converting Coldplay fans to the joys of rap music, his masterful album trilogy is now complete. 14 Sep Muse The Resistance The band’s fifth album, it’s tinged…