The arrival of a new Muse album is always met by two things. 1. Hauty derision from critics sharpening their 'they just sound like Queen' daggers and 2. Fans ready to buy the album, millions of them.

Five years ago, Muse was still fairly unknown. But the group has since skyrocketed to fame, becoming the first rock band to play at the new Wembley Stadium in London and releasing their fifth studio ...