Alex Turner has revealed that he doesn't mind that the Arctic Monkeys get compared to Oasis in North America.
The band, who released their anticipated new album 'Suck It And See' this week, said that Oasis were an important band to them growing up.
When asked about whether he minded being compared to Oasis, frontman Alex Turner, told Reuters: ''Not really, I mean, it's like we're both a British rock and roll band, we're kind of bound to get compared to Oasis in other countries."
He added: ''We are both from the North, similar haircut. But musically, it is a little bit different. I mean, we are huge fans of them, growing up and all that, they were a really important band for us. I don't mind being compared to Oasis at all."
As previously reported, Arctic Monkeys will play two huge hometown gigs in Sheffield at the Don Valley Bowl this summer.
The band are also scheduled to headline the V Festival in Chelmsford and Staffordshire alongside rapper Eminem.