Formed in 1999 by Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan, A Perfect Circle have released four albums while holding the distinction of having the highest-charting debut rock album at the time, Mer de Noms (2000), which recently marked its 25th anniversary. The collection, which boasted ever popular singles “Judith” and “3 Libras,” set a significant milestone for alternative and hard rock. Over their 25-plus-year career, they have released three additional albums: Thirteenth Step (2003), eMOTIVe (2004), and Eat the Elephant (2018), which debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Billboard Rock Albums chart.
A Perfect Circle has headlined festivals worldwide, sold out prestigious venues including the Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden and the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and performed on a variety of late night television programmes including “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and “The Tonight Show.”
A Perfect Circle return to Europe this summer with the Maynard James Keenan and Billy Howerdel-led band performing their first live shows on the continent since 2018.
News of the headlining dates, which include back-to-back outings at London’s O2 Academy Brixton and a performance at Berlin’s Zitadelle, follow several festival announcements featuring the band, including Copenhell, Rock Im Park, Rock Am Ring, and Nova Rock.
“To our European friends,” Billy Howerdel says. “We miss you. It’s been far too long… like seven years too long. We found a solution.”
Tickets for all headlining performances are on sale this Friday, 31 October, at 10 am local time. An artist pre-sale begins 29 October at 10 am local time (Code: ELEPHANT). The performance at Stockholm’s Gröna Lund is part of a season subscription series.