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
Muse planned music videos for all 11 tracks to form a continuous narrative about "digital containment and escape". Muse: Simulation Theory
: A song about how ideologies spread like viruses, featuring a Thriller -inspired music video. Simulation Theory is the eighth studio album by
: A track combining alternative rock and electronica, focused on themes of mental illness and the desire to be free. : A song about how ideologies spread like
: The iconic cover art was designed by Kyle Lambert , the artist behind the posters for Stranger Things .