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What should I know about The Killers?
The Killers is listed in New Lore artist data as Band, Alternative rock, pop rock, post-punk revival, new wave, heartland rock, from Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.. This House Questions page organizes the profile into facts, official links, music, merch, and event information.
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The Killers is listed in New Lore artist data as Band, Alternative rock, pop rock, post-punk revival, new wave, heartland rock, from Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.. This House Questions page organizes the profile into facts, official links, music, merch, and event information.
The Killers is listed in New Lore artist data as Band, Alternative rock, pop rock, post-punk revival, new wave, heartland rock, from Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.. This House Questions page organizes the profile into facts, official links, music, merch, and event information.
Artist snapshot
Key facts pulled out of the legacy artist profile.
GenreAlternative rock, pop rock, post-punk revival, new wave, heartland rockverified
OriginLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.verified
Notable AchievementsEvery studio album has topped the UK Albums Chart; Named World's Best Selling New Group at the 2005 World Music Awards; Won MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist (2005); Nominated for three Grammy Awards (Hot Fuss era), including Best Rock Album; NME Award for Best International Band (UK); "Mr. Brightside" certified Diamond in the U.S. with 3.7 million downloads as of July 2017; Hot Fuss spent 173 weeks on the UK Albums Chart — more than any other album that decade; Performed in over 50 countries and on six continents; Headlined Madison Square Garden, Wembley Stadium, Glastonbury Festival (2007 and 2019), and Electric Picnic (Ireland, 2023); Considered one of the biggest rock bands of the 21st centuryverified
Official websitehttps://thekillersmusic.comofficial
Tour status
Legacy source did not include a current full date table.
Legacy source did not include a current full date table.
Music and releases
Representative releases and listen links from the legacy profile.
Hot FussStudio Album · Lizard King Records (UK) / Island Records (US)2004
Sam's TownStudio Album · Island Records / Vertigo Records2006
Day & AgeStudio Album · Island Records / Vertigo Records2008
Battle BornStudio Album · Island Records / Mercury Records2012
Wonderful WonderfulStudio Album · Island Records / Mercury Records2017
Imploding the MirageStudio Album · Island Records / Mercury Records2020
Pressure MachineStudio Album · Island Records / Mercury Records2021
SawdustB-sides and Rarities Compilation · Island Records2007
Live from the Royal Albert HallLive Album · Island Records2009
Direct HitsGreatest Hits Album · Island Records2013
Don't Waste Your WishesChristmas Compilation · Island Records2016
Rebel DiamondsGreatest Hits Album · Island Records2023
"Mr. Brightside"First song written by Flowers & Keuning; Diamond certified (US); 3.7M downloads US as of July 20172001 (demo)
"Desperate"Demo track2001 (demo)
"Under the Gun"Demo track2001 (demo)
"Replaceable"Demo track2001 (demo)
"Mr. Brightside"Official UK single release September 29, 2003 (limited CDs and vinyl); premiered BBC Radio 1 August 19, 20032003
"Somebody Told Me"Debut US single; second UK single; Grammy Award nominated; filmed first music video (Spring 2004)2004
Official links
Links preserved from the legacy profile.
Additional notes
Other usable notes from the legacy profile.
- Fan Club & Newsletter — No data available.
- Faq — Q: Where are The Killers from? The Killers were formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. in 2001. Q: Who are the members of The Killers? The current members are Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards, bass), Dave Keuning (lead guitar, backing vocals), Mark Stoermer (bass, rhythm guitar, backing vocals), and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion). Note: Stoermer has been on hiatus from touring since 2016 and Keuning since 2017, though both have continued to participate in studio recording sessions....
- Social Media & Streaming — No specific social media handles or streaming URLs are listed in the source data.
Related questions
What should I know about The Killers?
The Killers is listed in New Lore artist data as Band, Alternative rock, pop rock, post-punk revival, new wave, heartland rock, from Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.. This House Questions page organizes the profile into facts, official links, music, merch, and event information.