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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.

TypeBand
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GenreAlternative rock, pop rock, post-punk revival, new wave, heartland rock
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OriginLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
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Active Since2001
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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 century
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Official websitehttps://thekillersmusic.com
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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 Records
2006
Day & AgeStudio Album · Island Records / Vertigo Records
2008
Battle BornStudio Album · Island Records / Mercury Records
2012
Wonderful WonderfulStudio Album · Island Records / Mercury Records
2017
Imploding the MirageStudio Album · Island Records / Mercury Records
2020
Pressure MachineStudio Album · Island Records / Mercury Records
2021
SawdustB-sides and Rarities Compilation · Island Records
2007
Live from the Royal Albert HallLive Album · Island Records
2009
Direct HitsGreatest Hits Album · Island Records
2013
Don't Waste Your WishesChristmas Compilation · Island Records
2016
Rebel DiamondsGreatest Hits Album · Island Records
2023
"Mr. Brightside"First song written by Flowers & Keuning; Diamond certified (US); 3.7M downloads US as of July 2017
2001 (demo)
"Desperate"Demo track
2001 (demo)
"Under the Gun"Demo track
2001 (demo)
"Replaceable"Demo track
2001 (demo)
"Mr. Brightside"Official UK single release September 29, 2003 (limited CDs and vinyl); premiered BBC Radio 1 August 19, 2003
2003
"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.

SourceURLWhat it includes
Official websitehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Killershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Killers
Official linkhttps://thekillersmusic.comhttps://thekillersmusic.com

Additional notes

Other usable notes from the legacy profile.

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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.