British rockers Muse have been given the OK to play two shows in their hometown - as long as they promise to keep the noise down.
Earlier this year, the rock trio applied to authorities in their native Teignmouth, Devon, asking if they could perform two September charity shows at The Den venue to promote their new album The Resistance.
The group initially faced objections from local police chiefs, who insisted the gigs would cause traffic chaos and increase the number of crimes in the area. And some locals feared the shows would be a noisy nightmare.
However, councillors have decided to let the Supermassive Black Hole stars go ahead with the concerts - and told the trio its sound equipment must not exceed 84.1 decibels.
Bassist Chris Wolstenholme, who attended the decisive council hearing, is ecstatic at the decision - because it gives the band a chance to perform in their hometown, rather than relocate a local show to London showcase.
"I am chuffed to bits the application has been granted. We were coming towards the end of making the album about four months ago and were talking about warm-up gigs.
"We thought that it would be great to do something on The Den, rather than the typical London gig or radio session. I think it will be a proud moment for us and it will show people what we have been doing for the last 12 years.
"It's not a money-making exercise. It's not a profit-making event and we will want to give something back to the community - maybe a youth organisation."
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