TRAILER: Muse Concert Film ‘Simulation Theory’

Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

August 11th, 2020 2:46 PM

Muse and their ambitious Simulation Theory tour is now a concert film, and its trailer has just dropped.

The Simulation Theory film is heading to select IMAX screens on August 17, but it will be more accessible beginning August 21 as a digital download.

According to the trailer’s YouTube description, the concert film was filmed at London’s O2 Arena in September 2019. The concept of the stage show/film, “…follows a team of scientists as they investigate the source of a paranormal anomaly appearing around the world. Blurring the lines between narrative and concert film, virtual and reality, Muse’s most theatrical tour to date launches the viewer through a supernatural spectacle, questioning the world around us.”

The Simulation Theory concert film will also be released as a box set on December 11 in a variety of formats and bundles featuring a wide range of extras from masks and posters to glasses and jackets.

For complete details on the film and to pre-order one of the box sets, head over to Muse.mu/Film.

11 Original Band Names We’re Glad Didn’t Stick

• Rocket Baby Dolls (Muse)

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  One of the biggest bands in the world was once named after a Japanese porno movie.  Smart change, lads!

• The Polka Tulk Blues Band (Black Sabbath)

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  Black Sabbath's original name came from the brand name of a talcum powder Ozzy Osbourne’s mother used.  Yeah…definitely not as dark as Black Sabbath.

• Rat Salad (Van Halen)

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  Awesome Black Sabbath song, but it’s not the best band name.  Plus, without the Van Halen band name, we wouldn’t have their classic band logo, which is easily one of the coolest logos to rock on a shirt ever.
• Mookie Blaylock (Pearl Jam)

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  One of the best athlete names of all time?  Of course!  A great band name?  Not exactly.  Eddie Vedder once said the band that would become Pearl Jam were too busy writing music to come up with a band name.  We’re thankful for the great music, but we’re equally as thankful for the name change, even if there are some sticky rumors behind that name's origin, too.

• The New Yardbirds (Led Zeppelin)

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  Fact:  Nearly every “new” version of a previously well-respected brand is always crap.  (Ex: “New” Coke.)  Definitely thankful for this name change.

• Screaming Abdabs (Pink Floyd)

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  “Screaming Abdabs” is apparently slang for “extreme anxiety or nervousness.”  We’re sure many record companies would’ve been nervous as to how to market a band with that name.
• Sweet Children (Green Day)

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  It’s not like Sweet Children is a bad name; the problem lies within when the band members age.  Think about pop groups like New Kids on the Block or Backstreet Boys.  When you’re old enough to qualify for an AARP membership, a name that signifies youth is just silly.

• Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

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  Good lord! There are no words. Why? The Chili Peppers seemingly used all of them in that terrible attempt at a band name.

• Pud (Doobie Brothers)

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  Out of all slang terms for male genitalia, this one is definitely the least sexy and whimsical. Way to opt for a weed-based name!
• Cans of Piss (R.E.M.)

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  For a moment, imagine “Shiny Happy People” by a band called Cans of Piss. Ugh...just awful!

• Naked Toddler (Creed)

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  Regardless of your feelings about Creed, imagine a song as poignant as “With Arms Wide Open” by a band named NAKED TODDLER!  Actually, never mind. Just don’t.

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