Following in the footsteps of the U.K. band Oasis, Kasabian -- from Leicester, England -- have set themselves up as working class heroes.

Making as much noise off-stage as on, they have delighted press and fans by slagging off the competition (Brighton's The Kooks "make music for girls") and by partying on an "epic" scale.

When The Japan Times spoke with lead guitarist and songwriter Serge Pizzorno over the phone in England, he didn't disappoint.