Muse, recorded at the International Arena in Cardiff in 2003.

Muse have had a wide appeal almost since their inception. Pulling from a wide range of musical tastes, the band continue to blaze a trail in progressive/alternative Rock. Their recent awarding of Honorary Doctorates in The Arts from Plymouth University is something of a milestone. When's the last time a rock band got PhD's?

While you're rummaging through your research books for answers, enjoy the show. Don't forget, they're playing at Coachella in April . . . now's your chance to see them live and up close.