The Killers' debut single, Somebody Told Me supercharged its way to Number 3 in 2004, and has retained a huge following on streaming services in recent years. While its sales are behind those of WYWY (354,000), Somebody Told Me has an extra 19 million plays to its name (60.7 million), ranking it third overall.
The band filmed their first music video for the Spring 2004 release of "Somebody Told Me" which was to be the band's debut single in the US and second single in the UK. The band's first headline tour started in the UK in May 2004.
Mr Brightside: released 29th September 2003
The Killers' debut single remains their biggest hit in the UK, having amassed a staggering 352 weeks on the chart (so far!).
Brightside" is the debut single of American rock band the Killers. It is taken from their debut studio album, Hot Fuss (2004). Written by band members Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning, it was one of the first songs the Killers ever wrote.
The Killers then signed in the summer of 2002 to a British label. 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 “I got soul, but I'm not a soldier” refrain from 'All These Things That I've Done' has attracted much mockery over the years. But Brandon has said it refers to his Mormon faith in his everyday life.
The band originally formed back in 2001, after Brandon Flowers was fired from band Blush Response. He had an epiphany at an Oasis concert, and realised that fronting a rock band was his true calling - leading to a furious search for like-minded musicians, during which he discovered an ad by guitarist Dave Keuning.
Ramirez Loved AC/DC and Judas Priest
TopPublicEnemies blog states that he listened to AC/DC, Judas Priest and, like Jeffrey Dahmer, Black Sabbath. The blog says that it is even speculated that some of his methods of killing were inspired by the AC/DC song "Night Prowler," although this is just a theory.
Brandon Flowers is an American musician and singer who has a net worth of $25 million.
Ted Bundy of the Bundy Bug
The intrigue of the so called handsome serial killer is that many people did not believe he committed his crimes because he was so dang charming! Explore the facets of Bundy presented by those who knew him.
Ted Bundy actually did use his handsomeness and charisma to charm his victims before killing them, so maybe this particular casting choice isn't as crazy as it seems.
Serial killers with the highest known victim count. The most prolific modern serial killer is arguably doctor Harold Shipman, with 218 probable murders and possibly as many as 250 (see "Medical professionals", below). However, he was actually convicted of a sample of 15 murders.
The Killers are considered one of the biggest rock bands of the 21st century, and the most successful act to ever emerge from Nevada, selling more than 28 million albums.
According to Universal Music Canada, THE KILLERS sold over 15,000,000 albums worldwide, including 4,500,000 in the United States and 6,800,000 in the United Kingdom. The best-selling album by THE KILLERS is HOT FUSS, which sold over 7,000,000 copies .
After his arrest, Henyansyah became known as the "singing serial killer", entertaining the court officers, fellow inmates, and media audience from his jail cell by singing a song from his upcoming album. In February 2009, Henyansyah released an autobiography titled The Untold Story of Ryan.
No list of the most deranged serial killers would be complete without Jeffrey Dahmer. Dahmer, known as the Milwaukee Cannibal, was ultimately convicted of murdering 17 young men over a 14 year period. But Dahmer didn't just murder them. He also raped, dismembered, and sometimes even ate his victims.
Richard Ramirez, the "Night Stalker" who killed 13 people and had "more than a passing interest" in Satanism, had fans who would write him letters and pay him visits. This included Doreen Lioy, who married him in California's San Quentin State Prison on October 3, 1996. Charles Manson's groupies are also examples.
America's first prolific serial killer designed a castle of crime with only murder and malice in mind. A man of many alias and few scruples, H.H. Holmes horrified the nation. Inspired by the riches of insurance fraud, Holmes murdered men, women, and children across the country. Read more about it!
Story of Amarjeet Sada, 8-year-old boy from Bihar also known as world's youngest serial killer. Amarjeet Sada, an eight-year-old alleged serial killer, was labeled a sadist by psychologists. Amarjeet Sada, the enigmatic figure shrouded in darkness and mystery, emerged from the quaint village of Mushahar in Bihar, India ...
H. H. Holmes, serial killer, carried out his crimes in Chicago during the last quarter of the 19th century. He built a castle style residence with a labyrinth of trap doors and winding passageways, soundproof vaults and torture chambers, where he killed his victims.