: 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 .
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: Simulation Theory
: 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 . : Deluxe editions feature "Alternate Reality" versions of
: While themed around sci-fi, several tracks address modern issues like depression, paranoia, and the "fake news" political climate. Major Tracks & Music Videos Key Themes & Inspiration : The album explores
: A gospel-inspired track released as the first single to tease the album's new direction. Multimedia & Expansion