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1. The Killers is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2001.
They got the name from the fictional band The Killers in the video for New Order's song Crystal.
As of 2021, the band has released six studio albums, which have sold 28 million records worldwide.
The Early Years
Initially, The Killers played at large clubs in Las Vegas. With the band's line-up stable and their repertoire of songs expanding, the band began to attract attention from talent bookers, local agents, major label, scouts — and a UK representative for Warner Bros. Though the Warner Bros representative passed on the band, he took the demo back with him, showing it to a friend who worked at UK (London-based) indie label Lizard King Records (now Marrakesh Records). The Killers then signed in the summer of 2002 to a British label.
Hot Fuss
They released their debut album Hot Fuss on June 2004 in the United Kingdom and US (on Island Records). Their first single was Somebody Told Me. The band also had chart success with their singles Mr. Brightside, which reached the Top 10 in the UK when released, and All These Things That I've Done.
Sam's Town
The band started recording its second album, Sam's Town, on February 15, 2006, at The Palms Hotel/Casino in Las Vegas. It was released on October 2006.
The first single, When You Were Young debuted on radio stations in late July 2006. In late August 2006, it was offered as a downloadable track before the album's debut. The single then entered the chart on downloads alone at #5, and the following week on its official release went to #2 in the UK.
The video clip of the second single, Bones, was directed by Tim Burton.
The third single was Read My Mind. The video for it was filmed in Tokyo, Japan.
The last one was For Reasons Unknown, released in June, 2007.
The album sold over 700,000 copies worldwide in the first week of release, with a No. 2 debut on the United World chart.
Sawdust Compilation
The compilation album Sawdust, containing B-sides, rarities, and some new material, was released on November 12, 2007.
The album's first single Tranquilize, a collaboration with Lou Reed, was released on October 2007. The band also released their cover of Joy Division's song Shadowplay on the U.S. iTunes Store. The album contains songs Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town (a The First Edition cover), Romeo and Juliet (a Dire Straits cover), and a new version of Move Away (previously available on the Spider-Man 3 soundtrack). One of the tracks on Sawdust is Leave the Bourbon On The Shelf, the first but previously unreleased part of the so called Murder Trilogy, in which it is followed by Midnight Show then Jenny Was a Friend of Mine.
(Red) Christmas EP
In 2006 Songfacts reported that The Killers were recognized for their work with Bono's Product Red campaign, which is dedicated to fighting AIDS in Africa.
In the same year they have released their first Christmas themed song and music video, A Great Big Sled in aid of the charity, followed by Don't Shoot Me Santa on December 1, 2007.
Their festive tunes have subsequently became an annual event and (Red) Christmas EP intended to raise money for the Product Red campaign on November 29, 2011.
Day & Age
The third album Day & Age was released on 25th November 2008 (24th November for the UK).
The album's first single Human was debuted on 22nd September and on the 30th September, the single was made available on iTunes, with many radio DJ's suggesting it was the best single by The Killers yet.
Killers frontman Brandon Flowers said (in December 2008) that he thinks that his band "will be bigger than U2 eventually, and sooner than you might think". He told The Daily Telegraph that "U2 are unbelievable, but they're getting old. It feels like it's time".
The album was reviewed at Silent Soundwaves.
Battle Born
The band was on hiatus, but returned to the studio to record their fourth studio album in early 2011. Songfacts reported that Runaways, the first single from the new album, was released on July 10, 2012.
The Killers' fourth studio album, Battle Born, was released on 18 September 2012.
It took 15 months to record it. The band began working on it after they took a touring break for a little over a year. The album had five producers, with The Killers producing one song by themselves, The Rising Tide.
The debut single was Runaways, followed by Miss Atomic Bomb and Here with Me.
Wonderful Wonderful
In 2015, Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning began to discuss recording a fifth studio album. The band recorded the album between September 2016 and May 2017, with production by Jacknife Lee. Band members Dave Keuning and Mark Stoermer both announced that they would take a break from touring. The Killers' fifth studio album, Wonderful Wonderful, was released on September 22, 2017, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200. Stoermer
Imploding the Mirage
On November 15, 2019, the Killers announced their sixth studio album titled Imploding the Mirage for a Spring 2020 release. On March 12, 2020, the album's lead single "Caution" was released, featuring a guitar solo by former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham. Buckingham said of the band, "There’s such a strong center to what they’re doing. Their material is so well crafted that it cuts across a lot of generational lines." Brandon Flowers also confirmed that guitarist Dave Keuning was still on hiatus and did not participate in recording the album. On April 25, 2020, "Caution" reached number one on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart, setting a record of 13 years and 6 months since the band's last number-one song on the chart.
The Killers' sixth studio album, " Imploding the Mirage" was released on August 21, 2020. It debuted at #8 on the Billboard 200.
Influences
Much of The Killers' music is based on British influences and on the music of the 1980s, particularly New Wave. Flowers has also said in interviews that the larger-than-life sound of many of the band's songs is due to the influence of living in Las Vegas, a city where everything is about flash and who can top whom. They appreciate post-punk bands that sprang up during the 80's such as Joy Division, and they are also avowed fans of New Order (with whom Flowers has performed live), Pet Shop Boys, Dire Straits, David Bowie, The Smiths, Morrissey, Depeche Mode, U2, Queen, Oasis and The Beatles. Their second album was said to be greatly influenced by Bruce Springsteen's music and lyrics.
Their line-up is:
Brandon Flowers (vocals, keyboards),
Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals),
Mark Stoermer (bass guitar, backing vocals),
Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion).
2. The Killers was an Uruguayan rock band from the early 1970s which released an album Good Bye in 1972.
3. The Killers was an American hardcore band from Chicago, IL, from the 1990s founded by former members of Charles Bronson.
They released records on Hater of God and Gloom, and had split records with A.P.B. & 9 Shocks Terror.
Reminds of Behead The Prophet No Lord Shall Live meets The Oath.
4. The Killers (aka Insanity and The Killers) was an American band from Cleveland, Ohio. They released one 7″ on Huh? Oh? in 1981.
5. The Killers was a British punk rock band from England formed in 1977 (though released their first 7", I Don't Care, as Joe Cool & The Killers).
In 1978 they released their one and only album called Killer; by then they had dropped the Joe Cool and released the record under this name.
6. The Killers was a Brazilian garage rock band that released one album in 1964 titled The Killers. The band members were João Bosco (drums), Luiz Carlos (bass guitar), João Carlos (lead guitar), and Gustavo (rhythm guitar)
Intro
The Killers Lyrics
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Huyi wapasi dubara
Ye soche gaye doob
Suraj ugta dobara
Kafi kuch hai sunne ko
Batein khatam huyi nahi
Abhi kari shuruwat
Aur aage Jana kayi
Ye lo solo ep bhyi
Ye hai intro ki awaaz
Aage vibes kayi nayi
Phela gana hardcore
Dusra gana party vibe
(Baaki sab ep me haaaann!)
Hood mera good
Lage wood
Tujhse kaat du mai Khud
Bollywood wala scene nahi hai
Nakli baaten
Kal ki baaten
Bhul gaye ye Karke vaadu
Sar jhuka ke
Sar khujate
Hum jab aate
Dum daba ke hai bhaage Saare
Hood mera stronge
Tu hai kon
Hum gaane bana rahe hai baith ke high
Ye ho rakhe high hai
Nashe ki jhai me
Kare tabahai kya
Gaano se feke hai bumb
Chale kalam
To bane nazam
Utha le marham
Dunga main shot
Kya dega rakam?
Mai teri rang se bhar
Ye rang hai car
Tu wagon r
Ye R to R
Raftaar thodi tez le
Aane wala inke face to face main
Aake dekh le
Mini deta sedha shot
Yaha pe vaar me ek
Mai dhar me tez
Mai chal me tez
Ye karre Chase
Par aa ni paare
Kaise karoge face Haan
Kaise karoge face
The Killers' song, "Intro" is a powerful and thought-provoking piece of music that delves deep into the themes of hatred, prejudice, and social exclusion. The opening line, "Peace will never tame the hatred of me, I'm too restricted, separated from your society" highlights the singer's feelings of alienation and disconnection from society. He portrays himself as a "new breed of species, a curse to lift that speak my name" and laments how he is treated as different and twisted because his "mind is not the same." He believes that those who deny the truth are simple-minded, and his ways are called abnormal, and he is treated as if forsaken.
The lyrics are a warning to those who are blind to the truth and refuse to accept those who are different. He warns them that they will feel the same wrath as he felt when his heart was taken. He tells them that his beast is on the loose and that they should destroy it if they value their lives, for it is too realistic to ignore it. The closing lines of the song, "If all hope shall fail, then you should sit and ponder, your faith has been decided by one dangerous monstah" is a reminder that prejudice and hatred can lead to the creation of monsters.
In conclusion, The Killers' "Intro" is a warning against social exclusion and hatred. The lyrics are powerful and thought-provoking, highlighting the singer's feelings of alienation and the dangers of discrimination. It serves as a reminder that we must accept and embrace those who are different, or we risk becoming the monsters we fear.
Line by Line Meaning
Peace will never tame the hatrid of me
Even if you try to create a peaceful environment around me, I will still harbor hate within me.
I'm too restricted, separated from your society..
I feel constrained and isolated from mainstream society.
I'm a new breed of species, a curse to lift that speak my name
I am a unique and cursed individual that people are afraid to talk about.
I'm different twisted, my mind is not the same
My thinking is unconventional and abnormal in comparison to others.
For those who deny the truth, will seek to try and find it
People who refuse to accept the truth will eventually search for it.
You my friend are blinds of the truth for you are simple minded
You are ignorant of the truth because of your limited thinking.
My ways are called abnormal, they treath me as if forsaken
People treat me as if I've been abandoned because of my abnormal behavior.
But all should feel the wrath just like when my heart was taken
People should experience the same pain and anger that I did when my heart was broken.
And if these words fail to reach their ears and for limit their view
If people cannot understand these words and remain close-minded,
You won't know but when I stryke you'll wish that you've of knew...
They won't realize the consequences until it's too late and I strike back with vengeance.
This beast is on the loose, if you treasure life then destroy it
I am a dangerous monster, and if you value your life, you should do everything in your power to eliminate me.
For it is too realistic for you to simply ignore it
My threat is too real for you to pretend it doesn't exist.
I've given a fair warning now I've been well because I've cut it loose
I have warned everyone about my intentions, and now that I have released myself from all restraints, I am going to act on them.
A new terror walks the earth and now it's all up to you
I am a new terror on this earth, and the responsibility to stop me lies with everyone else.
If all hope shall fail then you should sit and ponder
If everything else fails, people should reflect on their lives.
Your faith has been decided by one dangerous monstah...
My actions have determined your fate, and I am a dangerous monster to be reckoned with.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Atul Atul
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Richard McLeod
For the 10 years Gunsmoke was on the radio (April 1952 until June 1961), William Conrad played (and created) the part of Matt Dillon, having also named Chester Wesley Proudfoot and Doc Adams. Many of the shows written by John Meston for radio (and later other writers) were direct transfers to the later television show. Gunsmoke was the last dramatic radio show to air from Hollywood.
Reuben Sane
Such a great beginning for Lancaster & it seemed like he was how we knew him right out the gate ,just watched the remake 1964 as well & I love the remake but the original has a quality that can’t be touched. Thanks for your intro.
XtremePWN
Just watched it, great double-cross twist. Amazing actors
Richard McLeod
A mention of William Conrad and Virginia Christine would have been appreciated, as as both were probably the most overlooked Actors in Hollywood history.
AA7YA
Yeah, "The Killers" was also William Conrad's film debut. He was already a known figure in entertainment, establishing himself as Matt Dillon in the radio drama "Gunsmoke", a role which would later go to James Arness on both radio and TV.
Richard McLeod
@AA7YA William Conrad's sheer number of radio appearances from ESCAPE to GUNSMOKE and many others is astounding, probably over 10,000 radio shows not to forget his later television work from Cannon to Nero Wolfe and Jake and the Fatman.