Muse - The Resistance

[Kid B]

So we now have a title for the new album. All we need now is a confirmed date. This thread's open for any discussion/news about the album or band. I'm really looking forward to this though. For those of you who care, discuss.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

I have the 1st confimed tour date: Coachella 2010

[TommyboyUNM]

Any word on if the album is still gonna be along the lines of a rock opera or whatever the fuck they were saying last year?

A Red Rocks date would be wonderful.

[suprefan]

So we now have a title for the new album. All we need now is a confirmed date. This thread's open for any discussion/news about the album or band. I'm really looking forward to this though. For those of you who care, discuss.

September or October they are saying

[TommyboyUNM]

So a fall/winter tour is pretty likely, eh? They might just overtake Ozomatli as the band I've seen the most in concert very soon.

[suprefan]

So a fall/winter tour is pretty likely, eh? They might just overtake Ozomatli as the band I've seen the most in concert very soon.

They are opening for U2 on the east coast dude, I think they will do a few solo shows and thats it, I think a big tour comes next year and or Coachella.

[TommyboyUNM]

They are opening for U2 on the east coast dude, I think they will do a few solo shows and thats it, I think a big tour comes next year and or Coachella.

I know they're opening for U2. That doesn't mean they can't break off and play some shows (which you suggested). I don't think anything is a given, but Muse headlining a night at Coachella will happen I'm sure. Massive Attack into Muse. Perfect.

[Kid B]

They're going to begin touring this Autumn. I remember them saying the album will come September this year but I'm waiting for an official date. Bellamy also said that a large percentage of it is orchestral. I wonder if they'll do a tour / one-off show with an orchestra. I generally don't like much when bands do that but I think Muse could pull it off.

[amyzzz]

I know they're opening for U2. That doesn't mean they can't break off and play some shows (which you suggested). I don't think anything is a given, but Muse headlining a night at Coachella will happen I'm sure. Massive Attack into Muse. Perfect.

high 5!

[Kid B]

Friday:
Sigur Ros --> Flaming Lips

Saturday:
Massive Attack --> Muse

Sunday:
Arcade Fire --> Bowie

[chairmenmeow47]

a muse rock opera would be dope.

[rage patton]

I was highly disapointed with Black Holes and Revelations, so I just hope this album is better.

Friday:
Sigur Ros --> Flaming Lips

Saturday:
Massive Attack --> Muse

Sunday:
Arcade Fire --> Bowie

Amazingchella.

[TommyboyUNM]

I was highly disapointed with Black Holes and Revelations, so I just hope this album is better.

What disappointed you about it? Just curious.

[rage patton]

"Supermassive Black Hole" always make me cringe when I hear it. Always. I actually haven't listened to the whole album since it came out, but I distinctly remember being disapointed with it. Furthermore, at Vegoose, I didn't think the Black Holes and Revelations material worked as well live as OoS and Absolution material. This is, aside from "Map of The Problematique" which is an awesome track.

Maybe I will have to listen to it again, I haven't listened to it in a few years.

[TommyboyUNM]

"Map of the Problematique" is the best track on the album. I agree with you there. I also agree that Oos and Absolution material is better live. Though I'd like to submit "Assassin" and "Knights of Cydonia" as songs from the album that work really well live. They didn't do "Assassin" very much on their last tour, but I saw them do it in Phoenix in July of 2006 and it was maybe the best song of the night.

[Aurgasm]

have any of you guys actually seen muse live?

they convinced me that drug abuse is not a good a thing.

[TommyboyUNM]

I've seen them 5 times. How'd they do that, forz?

[TommyboyUNM]

I'd also like to point out to you, Rage, that you got a stripped down Muse show at Vegoose. Is that the only time you've seen them?

[M Sparks]

My heart rate raised a little when I saw the title of this thread.

"Supermassive Black Hole" always make me cringe when I hear it.

I can understand that. I actually like it now, but it so doesn't belong on that album. Would have been an awesome one-off soundtrack single or something.

But it's an amazing album, and if you remove that song, much more consistent than any of the others.

[Aurgasm]

i saw them in milan twice and it just seemed like they were going to die on stage. it was hard to enjoi because we all were worried. this was in '03-'04... maybe their heady days? i dont know but the lead was slumped over a keyboard for about 20 minutes with his guitar making all kinds of wild feedback. and im pretty sure it was more of a pass out than an artistic endeavor.

where'd you see them tommy? what was it like?

[Kid B]

[QUOTE=TommyboyUNM;1232136 They didn't do "Assassin" very much on their last tour, but I saw them do it in Phoenix in July of 2006 and it was maybe the best song of the night.[/QUOTE]

That song was fucking amazing at the Forum in 2007. Unfortunately, it's such a rarity live I'm really happy we got it.

[TommyboyUNM]

i saw them in milan twice and it just seemed like they were going to die on stage. it was hard to enjoi because we all were worried. this was in '03-'04... maybe their heady days? i dont know but the lead was slumped over a keyboard for about 20 minutes with his guitar making all kinds of wild feedback. and im pretty sure it was more of a pass out than an artistic endeavor.

where'd you see them tommy? what was it like?

Wow, that doesn't sound like them at all. Keep in mind that you saw them over 5 years ago.


First time I saw them was in October of 2004 here in Albuquerque. This was after they headlined Glastonbury. They played a small club here. Probably a little smaller than The Rialto in Tucson. No fancy lights or anything. They blew me away. They had ridiculous energy and made a ton of noise for being a 3-piece band.

Second was at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix in July of 2006. Right after BH&R came out. It was much more of a show. Highly highly enjoyable.

Third time was at Red Rocks in September of 2007. Best show of my life at that point. Their lights and energy make for a truly great time.

Fourth time was at Street Scene a few days after Red Rocks. They were really the only good reason to go that year. Again, they were on point that night.

Last time was at Vegoose a month after street scene. It was a stripped-down show, but they sounded awesome. They converted a lot of people who were just waiting for Rage Against The Machine.


This band has one of the best headliner-quality shows in the world. Not sure if there's much room to debate about that.

[Kid B]

I've only seen them twice - The Forum and Verizon Wireless Ampitheater in 2007
Those were easily two of the best shows of my life. Stunning live band.

[seandlr]

Friday:
Sigur Ros --> Flaming Lips

Saturday:
Massive Attack --> Muse

Sunday:
Arcade Fire --> Bowie

Oh man, that would be amazing

[rage patton]

"Map of the Problematique" is the best track on the album. I agree with you there. I also agree that Oos and Absolution material is better live. Though I'd like to submit "Assassin" and "Knights of Cydonia" as songs from the album that work really well live. They didn't do "Assassin" very much on their last tour, but I saw them do it in Phoenix in July of 2006 and it was maybe the best song of the night.

I actually forgot about "Knights of Cydonia," I will give them that as well.

I'd also like to point out to you, Rage, that you got a stripped down Muse show at Vegoose. Is that the only time you've seen them?

Yup. Its the only time I saw them, but I still loved it. I was also aware it was a very stripped down show. I don't blame them though, it was a one off. Vegoose was lucky enough to get them at all.

[shakermaker113]

I could totally see matt bellamy wanting an orchestra behind him. I can also totally see him only doing it in wembley.

[Aurgasm]

I can also totally see him only doing it in wembley.

exactly. although assembling an orchestra in southern california cant be too difficult

and tommy, i guess i caught them at a bad time.

[shakermaker113]

exactly. although assembling an orchestra in southern california cant be too difficult

hollywood bowl. late summer 2010?

[BlackSwan]

Friday:
Sigur Ros --> Radiohead

Saturday:
Massive Attack --> Gorillaz

Sunday:
Arcade Fire --> Bowie

Fixed.

[bmack86]

I haven't seen them since 2005, but god were they awesome back then. I saw the Coachella 04 set by accident and was just absolutely blown away. Then two nights in a row at the Wiltern. If I never see them again, I still had a pretty fantastic few shows.