'New Moon' soundtrack contributor Muse thanks 'Twilight' for U.S. popularity

Muse on 'Saturday Night Live'

Everyone knows the story of how British superstar band Muse became so involved with the Twilight saga.
Stephenie Meyer (series author) credited the band for their continuous inspiration to her creative process in writing the Twilight series books, and, when the film was finally coming to fruition, the band was approached about the connection and offered a place upon the album.
In returning for the soundtrack for The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Muse was very gracious to fans of the saga, assuring them of the band's interest in being a part of the soundtrack for the third film, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
Of course, Muse had no trouble in making a name for themselves globally, but they recently gave deference to their participation in the Twilight saga for some of the headway they've made in popularity within the United States.
In an interview with Asia One (brought forth by WTAM 100), bassist Chris Wolstenholme said, "I was vaguely aware of the books, but we didn't think anything of it at the time. The next thing you know, it's Twilight fever. It's good because it has made a difference for us in trying to break into America."
Muse was featured on the Twilight soundtrack for "Supermassive Black Hole" and on the New Moon soundtrack for "I Belong to You."