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The official music video for "Beautiful War" by Kings of Leon, taken from the album Mechanical Bull (Expanded Edition) on RCA/Legacy. Uploaded by kingsofleonVEVO, the artist's official channel.

Dork has covered Kings of Leon 8 times across news, features and reviews — full coverage below. The full lyrics and album page are linked above. Kings of Leon has 5 upcoming live dates in the next twelve weeks.

The Song

Mechanical Bull (Expanded Edition)

From the album Mechanical Bull (Expanded Edition)

Label: RCA/Legacy
Released: 24 September 2013

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Olivia Rodrigo, Kings of Leon and Gracie Abrams have joined Mad Cool Festival 2025
The Madrid festival's 2025 lineup also features St Vincent and more.
19 Dec 2024
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Kings of Leon — Beautiful War

Bite your tongue

Don't make a scene, dear

Everybody's been here at least once before

We've been here more

Your heart breaks

Rolls down the window

I've seen it all go, come back around

And I've heard the sound

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Played live

“Beautiful War” was last played on 23 April 2026 at Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans.

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Upcoming shows

Fri 26 Jun
Hylands Park Chelmsford
Chelmsford, GB
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Mon 29 Jun
Ormeau Park
Belfast, GB
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Fri 3 Jul
Bellahouston Park
Glasgow, GB
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Sat 4 Jul
Co-op Live
Manchester, GB
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Mon 6 Jul
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
Leeds, GB
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US band Kings Of Leon will be coming to Newcastle's Come Together Festival in June 2025.

3 Dec 2024

Kings of Leon are going to headline Portugal's NOS Alive festival in 2025

Kings of Leon are going to headline Portugal's NOS Alive festival in 2025

Kings Of Leon will headline Portugal's NOS Alive festival in July 2025, returning after an 11-year absence.

3 Dec 2024

Kings of Leon are going to headline Lytham Festival 2025, alongside Justin Timberlake and Alanis Morissette

Kings of Leon are going to headline Lytham Festival 2025, alongside Justin Timberlake and Alanis Morissette

Kings of Leon join Justin Timberlake, Alanis Morissette, and other headliners for five-day Lytham Festival in July 2025.

2 Dec 2024

Nieve Ella, Somebody's Child and more have joined Kings of Leon's day of BST Hyde Park

Nieve Ella, Somebody's Child and more have joined Kings of Leon's day of BST Hyde Park

KOL's new album is out now.

5 Jun 2024

Kings of Leon are celebrating their new album release with a video for teaser cut 'Nowhere To Run'

Kings of Leon are celebrating their new album release with a video for teaser cut 'Nowhere To Run'

Their new album is out now.

10 May 2024

Kings of Leon have announced a new extended edition of their upcoming album, 'Can We Please Have Fun'

Kings of Leon have announced a new extended edition of their upcoming album, 'Can We Please Have Fun'

The extended edition features a bonus live disc.

26 Apr 2024

Kings of Leon have announced a new album, 'Can We Please Have Fun'

Kings of Leon have announced a new album, 'Can We Please Have Fun'

Check out the lead single from the record, 'Mustang'.

23 Feb 2024

Produced byAngelo Petraglia

Written byCaleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, Nathan Followill

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