Some bands, mainly due to live performances, are labeled as supergroups, U2, Coldplay, chile peppers spring to mind.

Are Muse on the verge of this status? or do they have a bit still way to go.

I have seen all of the above bands live and they deserve their (IMO) "supergroup" status.

I have never seen Muse live, only seen the Absolution tour DVD, i was wondering if anyone had seen not only Muse live, but other bands that also have a reputation for playing amazing live sets and if so how do Muse compare.

and another Q, what are your top four all time best gigs you have ever been to?

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1 U2, Cape Town, 1998
2 Robbie, Joburg, 2006
3 UB40 Durban, 1997
4 Jamoriqui, Joburg, 2005

worst was Michael Jackson in Joburg 1999, walked out half an hour from the end, very crap.

I thought "supergroup" referred specifically to a group that is made up of members of other big name bands. You could call the RHCP a supergroup because some of them have been in other successful groups from time to time, but Muse?

I don't think muse have that supergroup quality (that's not a bad thing!)

Muse's music is very 'in your face' heavy metal/classical music and perhaps too much for the masses to take in. Their music isn't simple. (Except for the song Starlight which is doing rather well!)


P.S. Best gig - Muse at the NEC Birmingham 2003