With “Starless” climbing to No. 1 at Active Rock radio, Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan are gearing up for a major year of new music and live performances.

By DreadMusicReview | October 1, 2026

 

 

 

A Perfect Circle are keeping the momentum rolling. The alternative rock group, led by guitarist Billy Howerdel and vocalist Maynard James Keenan, have released their latest single, “To Whom It May Concern,” marking their second new track of 2026. The release arrives as their previous single, “Starless,” reaches No. 1 at Active Rock radio, giving fans plenty of reason to look forward to what comes next.

Alongside the new music, the band has announced an extensive North American tour for spring 2027, bringing A Perfect Circle to stages across Canada and the United States, including two iconic stops at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

The new single, written earlier this year, was recorded at Howerdel’s Lankershim Ranch Studio in Studio City, California. Howerdel handled production, with Matty Green, whose previous credits include U2, Florence + the Machine, and TV on the Radio, taking on mixing duties. Longtime collaborator Josh Freese returns on drums.

For Howerdel, the release comes with an extra reason to celebrate. The success of “Starless” has helped build excitement around the band’s latest material, and he is eager to share more with listeners.

“It’s exciting to finally get some new music out into the world, and seeing ‘Starless’ reach #1 at rock radio this week has made it even sweeter!” Howerdel said. “The outpouring of support is so very much appreciated. ‘To Whom It May Concern’ is next up! More to come.”

A Perfect Circle and Puscifer Team Up for Canadian Dates

The 2027 tour kicks off April 13 in Vancouver, British Columbia, before moving through several major Canadian cities. Fans in Canada will get an especially interesting lineup, as Puscifer will join A Perfect Circle for all Canadian performances, along with the April 25 stop in Detroit.

Keenan, who fronts both projects, shared his enthusiasm for bringing the two bands together on the road.

“Very much looking forward to pulling double duty through Canada with A Perfect Circle and Puscifer,” Keenan said. “Been way, way too long. New tunes, new dance moves, new hair hats. Figure it out. #figureitout”

Following the Canadian and Detroit dates, The Cult will join A Perfect Circle as support for the remaining U.S. shows, beginning April 27 in Boston and continuing through the tour’s June 13 finale in Phoenix.

The itinerary includes stops at some of North America’s most recognizable concert venues. Among the highlights are Red Rocks Amphitheatre on May 27, the Hollywood Bowl on June 6, and two consecutive Las Vegas performances at Fontainebleau on June 10 and 11.

2027 North American Tour Dates

With Puscifer: Canadian dates and Detroit
With The Cult: Remaining U.S. dates

  • April 13: Vancouver, BC — Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
  • April 15: Calgary, AB — Scotiabank Saddledome
  • April 17: Edmonton, AB — Rogers Place
  • April 19: Winnipeg, MB — Canada Life Centre
  • April 22: Niagara Falls, ON — OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
  • April 23: Niagara Falls, ON — OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
  • April 25: Detroit, MI — Fox Theatre
  • April 27: Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
  • April 28: Uncasville, CT — Mohegan Sun Arena
  • April 30: Camden, NJ — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
  • May 1: Newark, NJ — Prudential Center
  • May 4: Charlotte, NC — Truliant Amphitheater
  • May 5: Duluth, GA — Gas South Arena
  • May 7: Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • May 8: Grand Prairie, TX — Texas Trust CU Theatre
  • May 15: Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena
  • May 17: St. Louis, MO — Chaifetz Arena
  • May 19: Elizabethtown, KY — Venue to be announced
  • May 20: Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center
  • May 22: Chicago, IL — Wintrust Arena
  • May 23: Shakopee, MN — Mystic Lake Amphitheater
  • May 27: Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • May 28: Salt Lake City, UT — Maverik Center
  • May 30: Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena
  • June 1: Portland, OR — Veterans Memorial Coliseum
  • June 3: Reno, NV — Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort
  • June 4: Daly City, CA — Cow Palace Arena
  • June 6: Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Bowl
  • June 8: Chula Vista, CA — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • June 10: Las Vegas, NV — Fontainebleau Las Vegas
  • June 11: Las Vegas, NV — Fontainebleau Las Vegas
  • June 13: Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Tickets are scheduled to go on sale Friday, October 2, at 10 a.m. local time. An A Perfect Circle presale runs from September 30 at 10 a.m. through October 1 at 10 p.m., using the password PERFECT. Local presales are scheduled for October 1, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Elizabethtown, Kentucky, show will have a separate on-sale announcement.

A Busy Global Touring Schedule

The North American announcement comes as A Perfect Circle and Puscifer prepare for an extensive international run during fall 2026. The schedule takes the bands across Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, wrapping up December 19 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The international itinerary includes performances in Mexico City, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Auckland, Tokyo, and Osaka. The December 11 Sydney performance at TikTok Entertainment Centre is already listed as sold out.

Dave Hill is also scheduled to appear on the fall 2026 dates.

A Legacy That Continues to Evolve

Since forming in 1999, A Perfect Circle have built a catalog that has secured their place among the defining alternative rock acts of their generation.

Their 2000 debut, Mer de Noms, made an immediate impact, debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and becoming a platinum-selling release. Tracks such as “Judith,” “3 Libras,” and “The Hollow” helped establish the band’s distinctive identity, blending Howerdel’s atmospheric guitar work with Keenan’s unmistakable vocal delivery.

The group continued that creative trajectory with Thirteenth Step in 2003 and eMOTIVe in 2004, before returning in 2018 with Eat the Elephant. The latter debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, demonstrating the band’s continued commercial reach after a lengthy gap between studio albums.

Over the years, A Perfect Circle have headlined festivals around the world and sold out major venues, including Madison Square Garden, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and the Hollywood Bowl. Their appearances on programs such as Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Tonight Show have also brought their music to audiences beyond the traditional rock concert circuit.

With “Starless” now reaching the top of Active Rock radio and “To Whom It May Concern” adding another chapter to the band’s 2026 output, A Perfect Circle are entering their next touring season with fresh material and an expansive schedule ahead.

For longtime listeners, the upcoming tour offers an opportunity to revisit the band’s extensive catalog while discovering where its latest music is headed.

For more information, new music, and ticket details, visit APerfectCircle.com.