Biography
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1. The Killers are a rock band fromLas
Vegas , Nevada , United States , formed in 2001 and
consist of Brandon Flowers
(vocals, keyboards), Dave
Keuning (guitar, backing vocals), Mark Stoermer (bass guitar,
backing vocals) and Ronnie
Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion). The band’s three albums to date have sold
in excess of 15 million copies worldwide combined. The band got its name from
the fictional band “The Killers” in the video for New Order’s “Crystal”.
The band was on hiatus, but returned to the studio to record their 4th studio
album in early 2011.
Initially, The Killers played at large clubs inLas Vegas . With the band’s line-up stable and
their repertoire of songs expanding, the band began to attract attention from
talent bookers, local agents, major label, scouts — and a UK representative for
Warner Bros. Though the Warner Bros representative passed on the band, he took
the demo back with him, showing it to a friend who worked at UK
(London-based) indie label Lizard King Records (now Marrakesh Records). The
Killers then signed in the summer of 2002 to a British label.
They released their debut album “Hot Fuss” on June 2004 in theUnited Kingdom
and US (on Island Records). Their first single was “Somebody Told Me”. The band also had
chart success with their singles “Mr. Brightside,” which reached the Top
10 in the UK when released, and “All These Things That
I’ve Done”.
The band started recording its second album, “Sam’s Town” on February 15, 2006, at The Palms Hotel/Casino inLas Vegas .
It was released on October 2006. Lead singer, Brandon Flowers said that Sam’s
Town is “one of the best albums of the past 20 years”. Though the album has
received a mixed response from critics and fans, it has still remained popular
and sold over 4 million copies worldwide.
The first single, “When You Were Young” debuted on radio stations in late July 2006. In late August 2006, it was offered as a downloadable track before the album’s debut. The single then entered the chart on downloads alone at #5, and the following week on its official release went to #2 in theUK .
The video clip of the second single, “Bones”,
was directed by Tim Burton. The third single was “Read My Mind”. The video was filmed in Tokyo , Japan .
The last one was “For Reasons Unknown” released in
June, 2007.
The album sold over 700,000 copies worldwide in the first week of release, with a No. 2 debut on the United World chart. Brandon Flowers announced on August 22, 2007, inBelfast , Northern
Ireland , at the T Vital Festival, that it would be the
last time that the album “Sam’s Town” would be played in Europe .
The Killers played their last Sam’s Town concert in Melbourne , Australia
on November, 2007.
Much of The Killers’ music is based on British influences and on the music of the 1980s, particularly New Wave. Flowers has also said in interviews that the larger-than-life sound of many of the band’s songs is due to the influence of living inLas Vegas ,
a city where everything is about flash and who can top whom. They appreciate
post-punk bands that sprang up during the 80’s such as Joy Division, and they are
also avowed fans of New Order
(with whom Flowers has performed live), Pet Shop Boys, Dire Straits, David Bowie, The Smiths, Morrissey, Depeche Mode, U2, Queen, Oasis and The Beatles. Their second album
was said to be greatly influenced by Bruce Springsteen’s music
and lyrics.
The compilation album called “Sawdust”, containing B-sides, rarities, and some new material, was released on November 12, 2007. The album’s first single “Tranquilize,” a collaboration with Lou Reed, was released on October 2007. The band also released their cover of Joy Division’s “Shadowplay” on theU.S. iTunes
Store. The album also contains the songs “Ruby, Don’t Take Your
Love To Town” (a The
First Edition cover), “Romeo And Juliet” (a Dire Straits cover), and a new
version of “Move Away” (previously available on the
Spider-Man 3 soundtrack). One of the tracks on Sawdust is “Leave The Bourbon On The
Shelf” the first but previously unreleased part of the so called “Murder
Trilogy,” in which it is followed by “Midnight Show” then “Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine”
The Cowboys’ Christmas Ball Songfacts reports that The Killers are recognized for their work with Bono’s Product Red campaign, which is dedicated to fighting AIDS in Africa. In 2006 they released their first Christmas themed song and music video, “A Great Big Sled” in aid of the charity,followed by “Don’t Shoot Me Santa” on December 1, 2007. Their festive tunes have subsequently became an annual event and “The Cowboy’s Christmas Ball” was released as their sixth successive release intended to raise money for the Product Red campaign on December 1, 2011.
“Day and Age” was the title of The Killers third studio album. The title was confirmed in an NME video interview atReading
and Leeds Festival with lead singer Brandon Flowers. The band headed to the
studio in June and the album is being produced by Stuart Price. In the October
2008 edition of German magazine Musikexpress, in an article dated August 15,
2008, Keuning says the new record was 99% finished. The Killers selected Paul
Normansell to do the artwork for the new album, which should include some of
Normansell’s artwork and portraits of the band themselves.
Flowers also stated in an interview with Q that he was excited to play a new song called “Tidal Wave”, influenced by David Bowie’s “Drive-In Saturday” and “I Drove All Night” by Roy Orbison. The setlist of The Killers’ July 29 and August 1, 2008 show at New York City’s Highline Ballroom and Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel and Spa contained two new songs: Spaceman and Neon Tiger. These songs were also played at The Killers’ show on July 31st at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Casino inMashantucket , Connecticut .
Spaceman and Neon Tiger are also included on “Day and
Age”. During their brief summer tour in 2008, The Killers confirmed several
other potential song titles for “Day and Age” including “Goodnight, Travel
Well”, “Vibration”, “Joy Ride”, “I Can’t Stay”, “Losing Touch”, “Fairytale
Dustland” and “Human”, although “Vibration” wasn’t included.
The Killers’ third studio album “Day and Age” (which was reviewed at http://www.silentsoundwaves.com/album-reviews/the-killers-day-age-review/) was released on 25th November 2008 (24th November for theUK ). The
album’s first single “Human” was debuted on 22nd September and on the 30th
September, the single was made available on iTunes, with many radio DJ’s
suggesting it was the best single by The Killers yet.
Killers frontmanBrandon
Flowers recently (December 2008) has said that he thinks his band will be bigger
than U2 eventually, and sooner than you might think. He told The Daily
Telegraph that “U2 are unbelievable, but they’re getting old. It feels like
it’s time”.
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2) The Killers were a Uruguayan rock band from the early 1970s which realeased one album in 1972.
3) Another The Killers were a hardcore band fromChicago , IL
in the 90’s founded by former members of Charles Bronson. They released records
on Hater of God and Gloom, and had split records with A.P.B. & 9 Shocks
Terror. Reminds of Behead
the Prophet No Lord Shall Live meets The Oath.
4) A 4th band named The Killers (aka Insanity and The Killers) came fromCleveland , Ohio .
They released one 7″ on Huh? Oh? in 1981.
1. The Killers are a rock band from
Initially, The Killers played at large clubs in
They released their debut album “Hot Fuss” on June 2004 in the
The band started recording its second album, “Sam’s Town” on February 15, 2006, at The Palms Hotel/Casino in
The first single, “When You Were Young” debuted on radio stations in late July 2006. In late August 2006, it was offered as a downloadable track before the album’s debut. The single then entered the chart on downloads alone at #5, and the following week on its official release went to #2 in the
The album sold over 700,000 copies worldwide in the first week of release, with a No. 2 debut on the United World chart. Brandon Flowers announced on August 22, 2007, in
Much of The Killers’ music is based on British influences and on the music of the 1980s, particularly New Wave. Flowers has also said in interviews that the larger-than-life sound of many of the band’s songs is due to the influence of living in
The compilation album called “Sawdust”, containing B-sides, rarities, and some new material, was released on November 12, 2007. The album’s first single “Tranquilize,” a collaboration with Lou Reed, was released on October 2007. The band also released their cover of Joy Division’s “Shadowplay” on the
The Cowboys’ Christmas Ball Songfacts reports that The Killers are recognized for their work with Bono’s Product Red campaign, which is dedicated to fighting AIDS in Africa. In 2006 they released their first Christmas themed song and music video, “A Great Big Sled” in aid of the charity,followed by “Don’t Shoot Me Santa” on December 1, 2007. Their festive tunes have subsequently became an annual event and “The Cowboy’s Christmas Ball” was released as their sixth successive release intended to raise money for the Product Red campaign on December 1, 2011.
“Day and Age” was the title of The Killers third studio album. The title was confirmed in an NME video interview at
Flowers also stated in an interview with Q that he was excited to play a new song called “Tidal Wave”, influenced by David Bowie’s “Drive-In Saturday” and “I Drove All Night” by Roy Orbison. The setlist of The Killers’ July 29 and August 1, 2008 show at New York City’s Highline Ballroom and Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel and Spa contained two new songs: Spaceman and Neon Tiger. These songs were also played at The Killers’ show on July 31st at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Casino in
The Killers’ third studio album “Day and Age” (which was reviewed at http://www.silentsoundwaves.com/album-reviews/the-killers-day-age-review/) was released on 25th November 2008 (24th November for the
Killers frontman
www.thekillersmusic.com
2) The Killers were a Uruguayan rock band from the early 1970s which realeased one album in 1972.
3) Another The Killers were a hardcore band from
4) A 4th band named The Killers (aka Insanity and The Killers) came from
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