Muse: Simulation Theory Apr 2026

: A gospel-inspired track released as the first single to tease the album's new direction. Multimedia & Expansion

: While themed around sci-fi, several tracks address modern issues like depression, paranoia, and the "fake news" political climate. Major Tracks & Music Videos

: The iconic cover art was designed by Kyle Lambert , the artist behind the posters for Stranger Things . Muse: Simulation Theory

: The visual and sonic direction heavily references 80s pop culture, including films like Back to the Future , Teen Wolf , and Tron .

: Deluxe editions feature "Alternate Reality" versions of songs, such as a gospel rendition of "Dig Down" and a version of "Pressure" featuring the UCLA Bruin Marching Band . : A gospel-inspired track released as the first

: In collaboration with Marvel Comics , a custom comic book was released as part of the deluxe box sets to further expand the album's lore.

Simulation Theory is the eighth studio album by British rock band Muse, released on November 9, 2018. It marks a significant shift in the band's sound, embracing , and science fiction aesthetics while moving away from the heavier "stadium rock" of their previous record, Drones . Key Themes & Inspiration : The visual and sonic direction heavily references

: A concert film directed by Lance Drake that blends live footage from London's O2 Arena with a narrative sci-fi plot starring the band.