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  Watch: U2, Coldplay, Killers Collaborate Onstage

  February 23, 2009 – Coldplay's Chris Martin, U2's Bono, and the Killers' Brandon Flowers sharing one stage -- talk about a dream collaboration! At a London benefit concert for the War Child charity last Wednesday, that dream became reality as Martin and Bono joined the Killers onstage for a rendition "All These Things I've Done," a tune off the Las Vegas quartet's 2002 debut Hot Fuss. Below, watch video of the famous frontmen performing onstage together. …
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  The Killers' Brandon Flowers Remixes Starsailor

  February 23, 2009 – Brit rockers Starsailor aren't the biggest British band in the U.S., but they certainly have a fan in Killers frontman Brandon Flowers, who remixed the band's latest single, "Tell Me It's Not Over," and added backing vocals, piano, and more to the track. Flowers has followed Starsailor for years, and even tapped the band to open the Killers' 2007 tour. …
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  The SPIN Interview: Brandon Flowers

  February 1, 2009 – All that fine, feathered Killers singer Brandon Flowers wants is to be a larger-than-life rock star, given to grandiose statements and office-unfriendly outfits. But he may have been born at the wrong time. “Maybe the idea is outdated,” he says. “I hope not.” Brandon flowers is on the couch. …
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  The Killers Kick Off U.S. Tour

  January 19, 2009 – The Killers began their 2009 North American tour at the University of Denver's 8,000-person capacity Magness Arena Saturday night. And though the show was plagued by sound issues and got off to a shaky start, the night ultimately proved the tour will be remembered for its dazzling production and the Las Vegas quartet's anthemic tunes. …
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  Killers Add 16 Tour Dates

  January 16, 2009 – Las Vegas rock quartet the Killers have announced 16 more shows for their North America tour in support of Day and Age, the band's SPIN-approved third album that dropped last November. The entire tour kicks off tomorrow in Denver, with the added dates beginning April 16 in Phoenix, AZ. …
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  10 Most Popular Reviews of 2008

  December 30, 2008 – We've already revealed our most important albums, songs, and videos of 2008, but what music garnered your interest this year? Here is the first of several 2008 recaps where we collect the stories, reviews, MP3s, and videos that were our readers' faves. We start with the five most-read album reviews and the five most-read concert reviews on SPIN.com this year, based on your clicks.ALBUM REVIEWS1. …
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  Paul McCartney Eyes Killers Collabo

  December 30, 2008 – In "sounds like we made this up" news, Paul McCartney is rumored to have expressed a desire to work with the Killers after seeing them perform at London's Royal Albert Hall last month. Not that hard to believe, right? We're not done. According to UK newspaper The Sun [via Gigwise.com], the former Beatle reportedly approached Brandon Flowers sporting (wait for it) ... …
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  Listen: The Killers and Elton John's New Song

  December 5, 2008 – Las Vegas rockers the Killers inaugurated the AIDS-fighting (RED)WIRE music service this week, by releasing their new Christmas single, "Joseph, Better You Than Me," featuring contributions from Neil Tennant of influential electro-pop outfit Pet Shop Boys and piano rock legend Elton John. (Listen to the song below.) It's certainly a winning combination, but how did Brandon Flowers and the gang get Sir Elton on board? …
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  Killers' Brandon Flowers: Style Icon or Just Insane?

  December 1, 2008 – When Brandon Flowers took the stage for the Killers' Saturday Night Live appearance, I think I spoke for most viewers when I gasped: "What is he wearing?" A black tuxedo jacket festooned with huge plumed epaulettes? What is that? Taxidermy chic? Showgirl cool? The next day, I couldn't remember the songs they played. I couldn't remember if guitarist Dave Keuning even wore pants. …
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  Killers, Coldplay, and R.E.M. Fight AIDS with New Songs

  November 25, 2008 – Coldplay, U2, the Killers, R.E.M., Bob Dylan, John Legend, and others have all agreed to contribute exclusive new songs to (RED)WIRE, a new music service set to launch on World Aids Day, December 1, with all proceeds benefiting HIV-infected victims in Africa. …
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