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The Killers

Neon Springsteen—desert synths, nightclub drama, and the indestructible opening riff.

Indie rock
Alternative rock

Updated 27 October 2026

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Biography

Brandon Flowers' lyrics court melodrama with hooks strong enough to survive irony.

Hot Fuss defined mid-2000s alternative playlists on both sides of the Atlantic.

Sam's Town widened scope toward heartland ambition without losing danceable pulse.

Lossless streams keep sidechain keys, snare crack, and harmony air intact.

The Killers formed in Las Vegas after Brandon Flowers answered Dave Keuning’s ad, with Mark Stoermer and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. completing the lineup. Hot Fuss (2004) included Mr. Brightside, Somebody Told Me, and All These Things That I’ve Done, and Sam’s Town (2006) aimed higher.

Day & Age (2008), Battle Born (2012), and Wonderful Wonderful (2017) followed. Mr. Brightside has become one of the longest-charting songs in UK chart history.

The Killers: recent news, 2020–2026

2020 Imploding the Mirage was released in August.
2021 Pressure Machine, a concept album about small-town life, was released in August.
2024 The band celebrated the 20th anniversary of Hot Fuss with a touring and reissue campaign.

Interesting facts about The Killers

01 American rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2001.
02 Hot Fuss (2004) included Mr. Brightside and Somebody Told Me.
03 Multiple Grammy nominations and sustained UK chart records for Mr. Brightside longevity.
04 Brandon Flowers answered a classified ad placed by Dave Keuning.
05 Mr. Brightside has spent years on the UK chart.