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The 'Uprising' rockers revealed that they saw spending three weeks as the opening act for the Irish group as a humbling experience.
Singer Matt Bellamy told Rolling Stone: "It's a grounding experience. It reminds you you're doing well, but not quite as well as them."
The band also spoke about selling out New York's Madison Square Garden in 2007, three years after they first started performing in the US.
Bassist Chris Wolstenholme explained: "We've always been a bit behind in America. The first two albums didn't count there."
Bellamy added: "It's been a gradual building, and a pleasure comes with it. We didn't get there with any massive hit songs or a hit album, although they've done well. We don't owe anybody anything. It comes from putting on good shows and having a good connection with fans."
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