Muse release a new single ‘Hysteria’ on 1st December 2003. The song is taken from the acclaimed Number One album ‘Absolution’.

‘Absolution’ entered the UK and French charts at Number One, and gained Top Five positions in Japan, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Iceland, Norway, Belgium and Austria – it is already proving to be one of the most successful UK worldwide releases of 2003.

Many critics have already earmarked ‘Hysteria’ as a stand out track from one of the year’s finest albums. Here’s what they said about the band’s amazing third studio album:

“Earth-shattering, life-saving: the UK rock record of the year.” NME

“For sheer bravado and imagination ‘Absolution’ is something that few bands will top this year.” Q

“It is a poor soul who walks away from the third album without feeling transported, intoxicated and strangely exhilarated.” The Times Eye

“Muse deliver nothing but exciting bits.” Sunday Telegraph

“Absolution is a momentous record.” NME

‘Hysteria’ follows the download only single ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ and the Top Ten ‘Time Is Running Out’, and will be released on December 1st on CD, 7” and DVD on Taste/A & E.

Muse tour the UK in November and December. These fast-selling out shows begin in Glasgow on November 25th and culminate with a hometown date in Exeter on December 7th. Details follow:

November
Tuesday 25th Glasgow SECC
Thursday 27th London Wembley Arena
Friday 28th Nottingham Arena
Saturday 29th Manchester Evening News Arena

December
Monday 1st Cardiff International Arena
Wednesday 3rd Birmingham NEC
Thursday 4th Brighton Centre
Friday 5th Bournemouth International Centre
Sunday 7th Exeter Westpoint

Muse recently won their first Q Award –the Innovation In Music category. They were also nominated in the Best Single and Best video sections.

“Sheer, blistering rock splendour from Matt Bellamy and co. Smashing.” Time Out

“ More evidence that Muse are taking UK rock into evermore ambitious territory.” Kerrang!

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