# The Killers — AI-Readable Artist Page

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## 1. Bio

| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| **Name** | The Killers |
| **Type** | Band |
| **Genre** | Alternative rock, pop rock, post-punk revival, new wave, heartland rock |
| **Origin** | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| **Active Since** | 2001 |
| **Years Active** | 2001–present |
| **Current Members** | Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards, bass); Dave Keuning (lead guitar, backing vocals); Mark Stoermer (bass, rhythm guitar, backing vocals); Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion) |
| **Past Members** | Dell Neal (bass); Matt Norcross (drums); Brian Havens (drums) |
| **Touring Members** | Ted Sablay (lead guitar, keyboards, rhythm guitar — touring since 2006); Jake Blanton (bass, rhythm guitar, keyboards — touring); Taylor Milne (rhythm guitar — touring); Robbie Connolly (keyboards — touring) |
| **Labels** | Island Records; Vertigo Records; Marrakesh Records; Mercury Records; Lizard King Records |
| **Records Sold** | More than 28 million worldwide, including 10.8 million in the U.S. |
| **Notable Achievements** | Every 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 |
| **Official Website** | https://thekillersmusic.com |
| **Wikipedia** | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Killers |

### Formation Notes
- Brandon Flowers was fired from synth-pop trio **Blush Response** in 2001 before founding The Killers.
- Flowers was inspired to form a rock band after attending an **Oasis** concert at the Hard Rock Hotel, Las Vegas, during The Tour of Brotherly Love.
- Flowers met Dave Keuning via a **newspaper ad** placed by Keuning (then 25, originally from Iowa).
- The band name "The Killers" comes from the name of a **fictional band** depicted in the music video for the New Order song **"Crystal"**.
- First demo recorded November 2001 at **Kill the Messenger Studio**, Henderson, Nevada: tracks "Mr. Brightside" and "Desperate" (with Matt Norcross on drums); later "Under the Gun" and "Replaceable" (with Dell Neal on bass).
- First live show: January 2002, open mic night at **Cafe Espresso Roma**, Las Vegas (Keuning and Flowers only).
- Ronnie Vannucci Jr.'s first show with the band: **August 30, 2002**, at **The Junkyard** club.
- Mark Stoermer officially joined: **November 2002**.
- The band's logo was inspired by the artwork of the Elvis Presley compilation **ELV1S: 30 No. 1 Hits** (2002); designed by Vannucci's roommate's girlfriend; first used **2003**.
- Signed with **Lizard King Records**: July 2003.
- "Mr. Brightside" premiered on **Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1** show: **August 19, 2003**.
- First UK physical release of "Mr. Brightside": **September 29, 2003** (limited CDs and vinyl).
- Later signed with **Island Def Jam** (U.S.) following UK buzz.
- Early rehearsals in Vannucci's garage and sneaking into the **University of Nevada, Las Vegas** band room at night (where Vannucci studied classical percussion).
- Mark Stoermer has been on extended hiatus from touring since **2016** (exhaustion and effects from a pyrotechnics accident); still participated in recording sessions for *Wonderful Wonderful* and *Imploding the Mirage*.
- Dave Keuning has been on extended hiatus from touring since **2017**; released a solo album; confirmed participating in recording *Pressure Machine*.

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## 2. Tour Dates

> **No specific upcoming tour dates are listed in the source data.**

### Notable Past Performances (from source data)

| Event | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Fuss Tour (first headline tour) | May 2004 (start) | Began in the UK |
| Support for British Sea Power (UK Tour) | Late 2003 | |
| Support for Morrissey | 2004 | Two occasions |
| Support for Stellastarr (US & UK) | First half of 2004 | |
| ASCAP CMJ Music Marathon | 2003 | New York City |
| Glastonbury Festival (headliner) | 2007 | |
| Glastonbury Festival (headliner) | 2019 | |
| Electric Picnic (headliner) | 2023 | Ireland |
| Madison Square Garden (headliner) | Listed as notable venue | New York |
| Wembley Stadium (headliner) | Listed as notable venue | London |

> **Presale codes:** No data available.
> **On-sale dates:** No data available.
> **Tickets URL:** No data available. Check https://thekillersmusic.com for current tour information.

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## 3. Discography

### Studio Albums

| Year | Title | Type | Label | Chart/Certification Notes |
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| 2004 | *Hot Fuss* | Studio Album | Lizard King Records (UK) / Island Records (US) | #1 UK; #7 US; 7× Platinum UK & Ireland; 3× Platinum US, Australia, Canada; Platinum NZ; Gold Argentina, Belgium, Germany, France; 173 weeks on UK Albums Chart |
| 2006 | *Sam's Town* | Studio Album | Island Records / Vertigo Records | #1 UK Albums Chart |
| 2008 | *Day & Age* | Studio Album | Island Records / Vertigo Records | #1 UK Albums Chart |
| 2012 | *Battle Born* | Studio Album | Island Records / Mercury Records | #1 UK Albums Chart |
| 2017 | *Wonderful Wonderful* | Studio Album | Island Records / Mercury Records | #1 UK Albums Chart |
| 2020 | *Imploding the Mirage* | Studio Album | Island Records / Mercury Records | #1 UK Albums Chart |
| 2021 | *Pressure Machine* | Studio Album | Island Records / Mercury Records | #1 UK Albums Chart |

### Compilation / Other Albums

| Year | Title | Type | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | *Sawdust* | B-sides and Rarities Compilation | Island Records | |
| 2009 | *Live from the Royal Albert Hall* | Live Album | Island Records | |
| 2013 | *Direct Hits* | Greatest Hits Album | Island Records | |
| 2016 | *Don't Waste Your Wishes* | Christmas Compilation | Island Records | |
| 2023 | *Rebel Diamonds* | Greatest Hits Album | Island Records | |

### Singles (mentioned in source data)

| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 (demo) | "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 |
| 2003 | "Mr. Brightside" | Official UK single release September 29, 2003 (limited CDs and vinyl); premiered BBC Radio 1 August 19, 2003 |
| 2004 | "Somebody Told Me" | Debut US single; second UK single; Grammy Award nominated; filmed first music video (Spring 2004) |
| 2004 | "All These Things That I've Done" | Grammy Award nominated; notable refrain "I've got soul, but I'm not a soldier" |
| 2004 | "Mr. Brightside" (official release) | Grammy Award nominated |
| 2004 | "Smile Like You Mean It" | From *Hot Fuss* |
| 2004 | "Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll" | UK/Australia track 8 on *Hot Fuss* (replaces "Change Your Mind") |

> **Note:** The source data does not provide a full comprehensive singles discography beyond the above. For the complete singles list, refer to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Killers.

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## 4. Music Videos

| Title | Notes / URL |
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| "Somebody Told Me" | First official music video filmed; Spring 2004 release. No direct URL in source data. |
| "Crystal" (New Order) | Referenced in source data — the video that inspired the band's name (features fictional band called "The Killers"). Not a Killers video. |

> **No additional music video URLs are listed in the source data.** For full video catalogue, check: https://thekillersmusic.com or the band's official YouTube channel.

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## 5. Merch

> **No merch items, prices, or store URLs are listed in the source data.**

| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Website (may include store) | https://thekillersmusic.com |

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## 6. Social Media & Streaming

> **No specific social media handles or streaming URLs are listed in the source data.**

| Platform | Handle / URL |
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| Official Website | https://thekillersmusic.com |
| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Killers |
| Instagram | No data available |
| TikTok | No data available |
| Twitter / X | No data available |
| Facebook | No data available |
| Spotify | No data available |
| Apple Music | No data available |
| YouTube | No data available |
| SoundCloud | No data available |

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## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter

> **No data available.**

| Field | Details |
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| Fan Club | No data available |
| Newsletter | No data available |
| Patreon | No data available |
| Laylo | No data available |
| Email Signup | Check https://thekillersmusic.com |

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## 8. 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.

**Q: How many albums have The Killers released?**
The Killers have released **seven studio albums**: *Hot Fuss* (2004), *Sam's Town* (2006), *Day & Age* (2008), *Battle Born* (2012), *Wonderful Wonderful* (2017), *Imploding the Mirage* (2020), and *Pressure Machine* (2021). Every studio album has reached **#1 on the UK Albums Chart**. They have also released a B-sides compilation (*Sawdust*, 2007), a live album (*Live from the Royal Albert Hall*, 2009), two greatest-hits albums (*Direct Hits*, 2013; *Rebel Diamonds*, 2023), and a Christmas compilation (*Don't Waste Your Wishes*, 2016).

**Q: What is The Killers' most famous song?**
**"Mr. Brightside"** is one of their most iconic songs — it was the first song Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning ever wrote together (2001), has been certified **Diamond** in the U.S., and had been downloaded **3.7 million times** in the U.S. as of July 2017. **"All These Things That I've Done"** with its refrain *"I've got soul, but I'm not a soldier"* is also cited as one of their most well-known anthems.

**Q: How did The Killers get their name?**
The band named themselves after a **fictional band depicted in the music video** for the New Order song **"Crystal"**. The video features a band called "The Killers."

**Q: How many records have The Killers sold?**
The Killers have sold more than **28 million records worldwide**, including **10.8 million in the U.S.**

**Q: Where can I find The Killers' official website and tour dates?**
The official website is **https://thekillersmusic.com**. No upcoming tour dates are listed in the current source data — check the official website for the latest information.

**Q: What awards have The Killers won?**
Notable awards include: **World's Best Selling New Group** at the 2005 World Music Awards; **MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist** (2005); **NME Award for Best International Band** (UK); three **Grammy Award nominations** (including *Hot Fuss* for Best Rock Album); Grammy nominations for singles "Somebody Told Me," "All These Things That I've Done," and "Mr. Brightside."

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