"Unravelling" | ||||
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Single by Muse | ||||
Released | 20 June 2025 | |||
Studio | Abbey Road Studios (London) | |||
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Length | 3:58 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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"Unravelling" is a song by the English rock band Muse, released as a single on 20 June 2025. Critics noted similarities to djent for featuring an eight-string guitar (the first Muse song to do so) as well as combining EDM synths, melodramatic rock opera vocals and progressive metal riffs. Written by frontman Matt Bellamy and producer Dan Lancaster, the band debuted the song at their tour kickoff in Helsinki, Finland, and performed it on their 2025 run of European festivals. [1]
"Unravelling" combines the synths of The 2nd Law and Simulation Theory with the riffing of Origin of Symmetry , Absolution and Drones , into a heavy metal, [2] [3] EDM, [2] [4] progressive metal, [2] djent [4] and space rock song with operatic vocals. [5] The band travels "into a darker, djent-ier world" on the track, with an "intense mix of prog metal, metalcore and electronic music," while still sounding like Muse. [2] [6] The song starts with "digital hums and tension" before "detonating into a riff-heavy meltdown." [7] Critics have noted similarities to Meshuggah and Sleep Token for featuring an eight-string guitar (the first Muse song to do so) and Lancaster's production. [8]
In February 2025, Muse bassist Chris Wolstenholme said Muse would work on new material in the studio in the coming months. He discussed the possibility of a 2026 release for Muse's tenth studio album. [9] In June, before the single's release, Muse released a series of cryptic messages and clips of "Unravelling" on social media platforms. [10]
On 12 June, Muse opened the first show of their 2025 European tour, in Helsinki, Finland, with the debut of "Unravelling". [11] [12] The song received its world premiere airing on 19 June at 18:30 BST during Jack Saunders' show on BBC Radio 1, followed by an interview with frontman Matt Bellamy. [13] A day later, the song was released as a digital-only single. [14] On 8 August 2025, Muse released an acoustic, toned-town version of "Unravelling", calling it the "Ghost Town" version. [15]
Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA) [16] | 45 |
Japan Hot Overseas ( Billboard ) [17] | 13 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [18] | 34 |
UK Singles (OCC) [19] | 85 |
UK Rock & Metal (OCC) [20] | 9 |
US Rock & Alternative Airplay ( Billboard ) [21] | 8 |