A Perfect Circle has officially released “Starless“, a brand-new single written by Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan. The track’s arrival signals a new chapter for the band, debuting just days before they launch their first European tour in eight years.
Musically, the song shifts between muscular, guitar-driven intensity and delicate, intricate passages, maintaining the precision that has defined the group’s established sound.
Frontman Maynard James Keenan shared his enthusiasm for performing the new material during the upcoming tour, offering the following statement:
“Absolutely chuffed to debut this new track on stage in the U.K. Of course I’m excited to release the recordings but our songs always take on an expanded personality once we start playing them live.”
“Starless” was written earlier this year and recorded at Billy Howerdel‘s Lankershim Ranch Studio in Studio City, California. The track was produced by Howerdel, mixed by Matty Green (known for his work with U2, Florence + The Machine, and TV On The Radio), and features longtime collaborator Josh Freese on drums.
Discussing the songwriting process for the new single, Billy Howerdel explained:
“Some songs get kicked around and massaged for years. But once in a while, one takes shape quickly, as if it had been there all along.”
A limited-edition seven-inch vinyl single is currently available via Revolver, featuring a custom etching of the band’s crescent logo on the B-side and a custom seven-inch adapter.
Following their summer European tour, A Perfect Circle will embark on an international run beginning in November, sharing the bill with Puscifer. The tour features varying support from Jehnny Beth, Reclus.É, and A.A. Williams.
A Perfect Circle 2026 Tour Dates:
- June 03 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton (Sold Out) ^&
- June 04 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton (Sold Out) ^&
- June 06 – Nürnberg, DE – Rock Im Park
- June 07 – Nürburg, DE – Rock Am Ring
- June 09 – München, DE – Zenith ^
- June 10 – Warszawa, PL – Torwar ^
- June 12 – Wien, AT – Nova Rock Festival
- June 13 – Ferrara, IT – Ferrara Summer Festival ^#
- June 15 – Budapest, HU – Budapest Park ^
- June 16 – Zagreb, HR – SRC Šalata #
- June 18 – Zürich, CH – Halle622 ^
- June 20 – Clisson, FR – Hellfest
- June 21 – Düsseldorf, DE – Mitsubishi Hall ^
- June 23 – Tilburg, NL – Poppodium 013 #
- June 24 – Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Live #
- June 26 – København, DK – Copenhell
- June 27 – Oslo, NO – Tons of Rock
- June 28 – Stockholm, SE – Gröna Lund
- July 01 – Berlin, DE – Zitadelle ^
- July 02 – Praha, CZ – Forum Karlín ^
- July 04 – Esch-sur-Alzette, LU – Rockhal
- July 05 – Werchter, BE – Rock Werchter 2026
- July 07 – Paris, FR – Zenith Paris ^
- July 09 – Oeiras, PT – NOS Alive 2026
- July 10 – Madrid, ES – Mad Cool Festival
With Puscifer:
- November 25 – Mexico City, MX – Estadio Fray Nano %
- November 28 – Buenos Aires, AR – Microestadio Argentinos Juniors %
- November 29 – Santiago, CL – Hipodromo de Chile %
- December 04 – Adelaide, AU – The Drive %
- December 06 – Melbourne, AU – Rod Laver Arena %
- December 08 – Brisbane, AU – Riverstage %
- December 10 – Sydney, AU – Carriageworks %
- December 11 – Sydney, AU – TikTok Entertainment Centre %
- December 13 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena %
- December 15 – Tokyo, JP – Zepp DiverCity %
- December 17 – Osaka, JP – Zepp Bayside %
- December 19 – Honolulu, HI – Neal S. Blaisdell Arena %
- ^ with Jehnny Beth
- & with Reclus.É
- # with A.A. Williams
- % with Puscifer
