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The Killers share a brotherly bond
17 Jun 2013
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Brandon Flowers says The Killers are like a family. The 'Mr. Brightside' hitmaker believes the indie rock group have managed to stay together for over a decade because they have become as close as brothers, helping them outlive a number of other…
T in the Park 2013: A guide to the best indie rock
5 Jun 2013
A preview of what to expect in the Indie Rock genre at this year's edition of T in the Park
T in the Park is built on a foundation of indie rock. The fields of Balado still echo to the singalong choruses of previous headliners such as Oasis, Arctic Monkeys and The Strokes. 2013's line-up is perhaps the most diverse yet featuring folk (Mumford…
The Killers' record company revenge
9 Mar 2013
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The Killers were turned down by every major record label in the US. The 'Somebody Told Me' band found it hard to get a deal in their home country at the start of their career, but a good review and radio play in Britain helped kick started their…
The Killers want quick release
1 Mar 2013
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The Killers "hope" to release a new album soon. The 'Human' hitmakers are already working on the follow up to last year's 'Battle Born' but are not quite ready to make any of the sessions public as the group are not all "on the same page". Drummer…
The Killers: bands must earn rock 'n' roll title
13 Feb 2013
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The Killers say bands need to "earn" a rock 'n' roll lifestyle. The 'Mr. Brightside' group feel musicians are only entitled to lead a wild and debauched lifestyle if they have the hits to back it up. Speaking on the subject of rock 'n' roll…
The Killers can't match Coldplay
28 Dec 2012
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The Killers think Coldplay will always be more popular than them. Frontman Brandon Flowers admits the British band is leagues ahead of his own in terms of becoming the next U2 and has resigned himself to the fact that he will never achieve the same…
Cheeseboard doesn't cut it for Killer
22 Dec 2012
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Ronnie Vannucci's worst ever Christmas present was a "cheese-cutting board." The Killers drummer admits he's had his fair share of festive disappointments, with one particular Christmas when he turned 18 memorable for the low quality of presents.
Gaggle's ‘The Power of Money’ is single of the month
18 Dec 2012
Singles and downloads December 2012
Nothing says ‘Christmas night out’ quite like Pissed Jeans’ ‘Bathroom Laughter’ (Sub Pop, ●●●●), wherein the noise insurgents spew forth amyl-wired scuzz that annihilates flashbacks to Mariah Carey’s wafting ballad ‘Christmas Time Is In the Air Again…
The Killers to headline Isle of Wight Festival 2013
17 Dec 2012
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The Killers will headline the Isle of Wight Festival 2013. The 'When You Were Young' rockers are set to top the bill of the main stage in Seaclose Park on Saturday 15 June, joining other headliners The Stone Roses and Bon Jovi. John Giddings, the…
The Killers headline T in the Park
5 Dec 2012
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The Killers will headline T in the Park next year. The 'Mr. Brightside' hitmakers have been unveiled as the third headliner at the Scottish festival following yesterday's (04.12.12) announcement that Rihanna and Mumford & Sons will also perform at…
The Killers' festive rock song
3 Dec 2012
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The Killers' new Christmas song was originally written for 'Battle Born'. The band have unveiled their annual charity Christmas track, this year titled 'I Feel It in My Bones', and drummer Ronnie Vannucci says it was initially planned as a song for…
The Killers cover U2
19 Nov 2012
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The Killers performed a spellbinding cover of U2's 'With or Without You' at The 02 arena in London on Saturday night (17.11.12). Singer Brandon Flowers and guitarist Dave Keuning played a stripped down version of the classic track much to the delight…
The Killers' fan friendly show
17 Nov 2012
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The Killers want their Wembley Stadium concert to be "fan friendly". The group recently announced they will play their biggest UK gig at the London venue in June 2013 but have pledged not to follow other bands in making the ticket prices too high for…
The Killers cut shows due to voice loss
14 Nov 2012
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The Killers' Brandon Flowers was forced to cut a show short after losing his voice last night (13.11.12). The 'Runaways' band had to end their set at the Manchester Evening News arena in the north of England after just four songs, and have cancelled…
The Killers to team up with Muse?
13 Nov 2012
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The Killers would love to team up with Muse for a track. The two bands both played at the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sunday (11.11.12), and hung out at a party afterward, where Killers singer Brandon Flowers said he…
The Killers announce biggest ever concert
13 Nov 2012
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The Killers have announced their biggest ever concert. The band - Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer and Ronnie Vannucci - will perform at London's Wembley Stadium on Saturday June 22, 2013. It is the largest standalone show the group…
The Killers' moment of fame
30 Sep 2012
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The Killers were "buzzing" at their first ever photoshoot. The 'Runaway' rockers say the reality they were becoming famous hit them when they first worked with a professional photographer. Drummer Ronnie Vannucci said: "It was our first official…
Marcus Mumford denies Babel's Christian faith statement
28 Sep 2012
Music Gossip
Marcus Mumford denies 'Babel' symbolises Mumford and Sons' Christian faith. The frontman - whose father was a vicar - insists the album isn't a statement of their religious views and the band are more driven by "spirituality". He said: "The LP is…
The Killers' 'lucky' career
19 Sep 2012
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The Killers admit they've been "lucky" with their career. The 'Runaways' rockers have recently returned with their fourth studio album, 'Battle Born', after a four-year break and the group's drummer Ronnie Vannucci is hoping they will enjoy the same…
The Killers wish Elvis could advise them
17 Sep 2012
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The Killers wish Elvis Presley was still alive to offer them career advice. The 'Miss Atomic Bomb' group worked long and hard to complete their new album, 'Battle Born', and drummer Ronnie Vannucci said if there was anyone he'd like to turn to for…
The Killers started with chip on their shoulder
12 Sep 2012
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The Killers had a "chip on their shoulder" when they were starting out. The 'Runaways' band played tiny venues in the UK to often indifferent crowds before they became a household name with the release of debut album 'Hot Fuzz' in 2004, and the band…
Brandon Flowers' obsolete worry
9 Sep 2012
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Brandon Flowers is always worried The Killers will be "obsolete". The 31-year-old singer admits he has found writing the band's fourth album 'Battle Born' to be his toughest yet because he is nervous fans of the group's music will have moved…
The Killers announce full UK tour dates
4 Sep 2012
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The Killers have announced that they are playing a UK tour this October and November. The tour starts shortly after the indie rock band from Las Vegas release their fourth album later this month. They will be playing 11 shows altogether, beginning…
The Killers bringing 'forbidden fruits' to London
23 Aug 2012
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The Killers are bringing a "cornucopia filled with forbidden fruits and treasure," to London. The 'Runaways' group are playing in the English capital on September 11 as part of the iTunes festival, and have sent a special message to fans ahead of…
The Killers close V Festival
20 Aug 2012
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The Killers closed V Festival with a greatest hits set last night (19.08.12). The US rockers stunned the crowd at the spectacle in Chelmsford, Essex, yesterday by performing hits from their four studio albums and signed off with an energetic…
