A Perfect Circle Return “Starless” Single; Announce 2026 World Tour

Alternative rock icons A Perfect Circle have officially returned with “Starless,” their first new music in years and a track that signals a bold new chapter for the band ahead of an extensive 2026 international tour.

The new single arrives just days before the group launches its first European and U.K. tour in eight years.

Formed by guitarist Billy Howerdel and vocalist Maynard James Keenan, A Perfect Circle remains one of alternative rock’s most influential acts, known for blending atmospheric melodies with heavy, emotionally charged songwriting. “Starless” continues that tradition, shifting between soaring guitar-driven moments and intricate, restrained passages that showcase the band’s signature dynamic sound.

Keenan shares:

“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.”

The track was recorded earlier this year at Howerdel’s Lankershim Ranch Studio in Studio City, California. Produced by Howerdel and mixed by Matty Green (U2, Florence + the Machine, TV on the Radio), “Starless” also features longtime collaborator Josh Freese on drums.

Howerdel explains:

“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 Perfect Circle “Starless” single artwork

Alongside the digital release, A Perfect Circle have unveiled a limited-edition “Starless” 7-inch vinyl single featuring a custom etching of the band’s iconic crescent logo on the B-side and a custom 7-inch adapter.

The release is available in two collectible variants: Silver/black and White with sea blue and black splatter.

Additional information and ticket details can be found at http://aperfectcircle.com.

The newly announced tour will take the band across Europe, the U.K., Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Hawaii throughout 2026. Select dates will feature support from Puscifer, Jehnny Beth, Reclus.É, and A.A. Williams.

Tour Dates:

06/03 – London, UK O2 Academy Brixton SOLD OUT ^&
06/04 – London, UK O2 Academy Brixton SOLD OUT ^&
06/06 – Nürnberg, DE Rock Im Park
06/07 – Nürburg, DE Rock Am Ring
06/09 – München, DE Zenith ^
06/10 – Warszawa, PL Torwar ^
06/12 – Wien, AT Nova Rock Festival
06/13 – Ferrara, IT Ferrara Summer Festival ^#
06/15 – Budapest, HU Budapest Park ^
06/16 – Zagreb, HR SRC Šalata #
06/18 – Zürich, CH Halle622 ^
06/20 – Clisson, FR Hellfest
06/21 – Düsseldorf, DE Mitsubishi Hall ^
06/23 – Tilburg, NL Poppodium 013 #
06/24 – Amsterdam, NL AFAS Live #
06/26 – København, DK Copenhell
06/27 – Oslo, NO Tons of Rock
06/28 – Stockholm, SE Gröna Lund
07/01 – Berlin, DE Zitadelle ^
07/02 – Praha, CZ Forum Karlín ^
07/04 – Esch-sur-Alzette, LU Rockhal
07/05 – Werchter, BE Rock Werchter 2026
07/07 – Paris, FR Zenith Paris ^
07/09 – Oeiras, PT NOS Alive 2026
07/10 – Madrid, ES Mad Cool Festival

With Puscifer:

11/25 – Mexico City, MX Estadio Fray Nano %
11/28 – Buenos Aires, AR Microestadio Argentinos Juniors %
11/29 – Santiago, CL Hipodromo de Chile %
12/04 – Adelaide, AU The Drive %
12/06 – Melbourne, AU Rod Laver Arena %
12/08 – Brisbane, AU Riverstage %
12/10 – Sydney, AU Carriageworks %
12/11 – Sydney, AU TikTok Entertainment Centre SOLD OUT %
12/13 – Auckland, NZ Spark Arena %
12/15 – Tokyo, JP Zepp DiverCity %
12/17 – Osaka, JP Zepp Bayside %
12/19 – Honolulu, HI Neal S. Blaisdell Arena %
^ – Jehnny Beth
& – Reclus.É
# – A.A. Williams
% – Puscifer