: The visual and sonic direction heavily references 80s pop culture, including films like Back to the Future , Teen Wolf , and Tron .
: 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. Muse: Simulation Theory
Muse planned music videos for all 11 tracks to form a continuous narrative about "digital containment and escape". : The visual and sonic direction heavily references
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 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 .
: 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 .