The Killers
Album Releases
DAY & AGE (2008)
By no means is Brandon Flowers the first misunderstood poet in rock: Multitudinous are the fans who think Jimi Hendrix was singing “’Scuse me while I kiss this guy” in “Purple Haze,” or that Kurt Cobain was complaining about a mosquito in his burrito in “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”... more
SAWDUST (2007)
Okay, let’s get it out of the way, so we can all stop snickering and focus. The Killers, a band with precisely two albums to their name, have released a rarities set, which will strike most either as extremely silly, sorta money hungry or further evidence that the Vegas foursome takes itself a wee bit too seriously... more
SAM'S TOWN (2006)
Even lesser tracks—"On Top," "Change Your Mind," "Midnight Show"—lingered in our heads hours after we'd heard them, much the way Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer and Ronnie Vannucci lingered in the Billboard 200 for a preposterous 94 weeks, keeping company with Green Day, Gwen Stefani and Kanye West along their improbable climb to No. 7... more
HOT FUSS (2004)
Hot Fuss couldn't be more appropriate a name for the Killers' debut album. The band's brief career, beginning with trudges through the abysmal Vegas live venue scene, has been highlighted by plenty of buzz. The group, born in Las Vegas but bred in its spiritual and musical home of Great Britain, has returned to the U.S. with its first full-length... more
Stories
The Killers return to ‘Sam’s Town’ with September 30-October 1 event
The Sam’s Town Decennial Extravaganza will take place September 30 and October 1 in Las Vegas. read more...
Killer collaborations from T-Mobile: Brandon Flowers and Dan Reynolds; Ronnie Vannucci and Blue Man Group
Notes on a postcard from the opening of T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday night, with The Killers headlining a lineup that featured Wayne Newton in full Mr. Vegas regalia, an early performance by hip-hop artist Shamir and ... read more...
Big Talk’s second record follows the successful path of the first
Another enjoyable, unpretentious rock ’n’ roll record by Killers drummer Ronnie Vannucci. read more...
Brandon Flowers revels in the past at his Bunkhouse debut
The Killers’ frontman only plays three new songs from upcoming solo album The Desired Effect. read more...
Brandon Flowers postpones tonight’s Bunkhouse show
Fans were already camped out in front of the Downtown venue early this morning. read more...
Brandon Flowers to play the Bunkhouse on Monday
Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 am for the Killers frontman's first solo gig for his upcoming second solo album. read more...
Interview: The Killers’ Mark Stoermer turns into a Pumpkin—for now
The bassist talks about joining the Smashing Pumpkins' current tour during the Killers' 2014-2015 hiatus. read more...
A very Vegas carol: The Killers and Jimmy Kimmel team up on a new holiday tune
The hometown band has released Christmas singles every year since 2006. read more...
Killers’ bassist Mark Stoermer to play with Smashing Pumpkins
The Las Vegas musician will join the alt-rock band's short promo tour read more...
Brandon Flowers second solo album slated for 2015
The Killers' frontman is working with Vampire Weekend producer. read more...
‘Hot Fuss’ turns 10 and Brandon Flowers answers 10 questions to celebrate
A quick Q&A with Killers frontman Brandon Flowers, celebrating the tenth anniversary of the band's debut album. read more...
The Killers release annual holiday single, ‘Christmas in L.A.’
The hometown boys teamed up with Dawes for the tune. read more...
UNLV marching band director Anthony LaBounty talks gameday and the Killers
One of the rock band's members was smashing cymbals before "Mr. Brightside" hit the airwaves. read more...
Life Is Beautiful lineup includes The Killers, Kings of Leon, Beck, Imagine Dragons
Two-day Downtown festival will also feature Pretty Lights, Empire of the Sun, Passion Pit and Jurassic 5, among many others. read more...
Killers bassist Mark Stoermer collaborates on new album with members of Louis XIV, Muse
Vicky Cryer, a project spearheaded by Louis XIV frontman Jason Hill, will release its record on April 16. read more...