The British band was in Germany to perform a concert on June 25, when suddenly eight inches (20 centimetres) of rain fell in ten minutes. Local police canceled the event due to the storm. A source revealed, "It wasn’t safe for anyone. Muse were hanging out backstage, gearing up to brave the elements."
The instruments were left on stage, and the source added, "The equipment is being looked over and the band are hoping to rescue as much as possible."