The frontman confesses: 'I've not been able to say that for a while'

Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has admitted that the band's forthcoming album Drones is 'their best album', adding that he 'hasn't been able to say that for a while.

The band are currently gearing up for a massive tour of summer of festivals around the release of their of their hotly-anticipated seventh album, Drones.

A lot has been said about the concept of the record, its heavier sound and the origin and inspiration of many of the tracks, but now frontman Matt Bellamy has told iHeartRadio that they prefer it above all of their other records.

"I can say this - this album is our best album," said Bellamy. "I haven't been able to say that for a while, but this album is our best album - so feel free to start on this one," before joking "just don't worry about the others."

Speaking of their reputation as a stellar live band and what to expect from their upcoming shows, Bellamy said: "I think we're just a dying breed. We're the last ones left.

"We're actually starting out doing festivals which are going to be a bit more basic because we can't control the arena, but when we get into the arenas we're going to be taking it a step further. Obviously with an album called Drones, it's perfect...if the album will let us borrow a couple."

Watch Muse's interview with iHeartRadio below

Bellamy has spoken often of the heavy concept Drones - adding that it would feature the sequel to Origin Of Symmetry favourite, 'Citizen Erased'.

Earlier this year, Muse this week completed their intimate Psycho tour - check out eight things we learned from the shows here.

Muse will release Drones on 8 June - the month they headline Download Festival alongside Slipknot, Kiss, Marilyn Manson and many more. See here for tickets and information.

Bellamy has also said that the band will be headlining Bestival in September. Read about why that will be awesome here, and for tickets and information, visit here.