The line-up also includes American rapper Eminem.

The beast is back. MDLBeast Soundstorm 2024 is returning to Riyadh and will take place from 12 to 14 December. The first wave of acts have been announced, and it includes the rock superstars Muse and Thirty Seconds to Mars.

Muse hails from Devon, England. The group consists of Matt Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard. In 1999, they released their debut album, Showbiz, and have had seven consecutive UK number-one albums. The hits include Madness, Uprising and Starlight. Over their career, they have won two Grammy Awards, two BRIT Awards and eight NME Awards.

Thirty Seconds to Mars was formed in Los Angeles, California, and includes the brothers Jared and Shannon Leto. Jared is better known for his acting credentials, as he has starred in films including American Psycho and House of Gucci. In 2014 he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Dallas Buyers Club.

Thirty Seconds to Mars are famous for their alternative rock sound. The songs include A Beautiful Lie, Closer to the Edge and The Kill. The band have sold more than 15 million albums, and toured the world and headlined festivals.

MDLBeast Soundstorm will also welcome American rapper Eminem. Plus, Swiss DJ duo Adriatique, German DJ Boris Brejcha, Italian DJ Marco Carola and British-Canadian DJ Richie Hawtin.

MDLBeast Soundstorm is the region’s biggest music festival. The festival started in 2019 and has attracted local and international talent. Taking place on the outskirts of Riyadh, the festival is like the Glastonbury of the Middle East, just in the middle of the desert rather than a muddy field.

In the past, MDLBeast Soundstorm headliners have included Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, DJ Khaled, Metallica, Post Malone, Swedish House Mafia, and Travis Scott. International acts have included 50 Cent, Afrojack, Busta Rhymes, David Guetta, Fat Joe, Jorja Smith, Marshmello, Rick Ross, and Will Smith. 

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