Muse have had their brand-new song “Survival” adopted as the official song of the London 2012 Olympic Games!

“Survival” will be played throughout sports sessions in all London 2012 venues during the entire Games – when athletes enter the stadium, the lead up to the medal ceremonies and the track can be used by international broadcasters.

The song will play for the first time in South Africa on 5fm this afternoon.

The group appeared at the official London 2012 press conference on 27 June 27 2012, launching the ‘Rock The Games’ music programme, which “Survival” is spearheading.

Matt Bellamy, the group’s lead singer, guitarist and pianist  says: “It’s a huge honour to have the track chosen as such a major part of the London 2012 Olympic Games. I wrote it with the Games in mind as it expresses a sense of conviction and determination to win”.

Muse will release their new studio album “THE 2ND LAW’ in September and will then play a huge European tour.

Listen to the track here: