" Uprising " was described as a glam rock song . Several critics likened it to the theme music from the science fiction TV show '' Doctor Who . '' While " United States of Eurasia " was initially thought by the Muse fan community to be the first single due for release , Muse revealed , via their Twitter page , that it would in fact be " Uprising " . It was revealed in July 2009 that the band would perform at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards . They played at the theatre across the street from where the VMAs were held , and were introduced by Gerard Butler . On 28 July 2009 , Zane Lowe played a 32-second sample on BBC Radio 1 ahead of its first play in full on 3 August 2009 . The song peaked at number nine on the UK Singles Chart and is the band 's fourth top 10 single on that chart . The song was a huge success in Poland , going up to number one on the Singles Chart
2009 MTV Video Music Awards
2009 MTV Video Music Awards
Uprising (song)