Muse: Simulation Theory Apr 2026

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 album explores the idea that our reality might be a computer simulation, a concept inspired by frontman Matt Bellamy’s interest in VR gaming and the Burning Man festival . Muse: Simulation Theory

: 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. Simulation Theory is the eighth studio album by

: The iconic cover art was designed by Kyle Lambert , the artist behind the posters for Stranger Things . : A concert film directed by Lance Drake