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The hill I will die on: You should be legally obliged to play Mr Brightside at your wedding

Any marriage that starts without the Killers’ biggest hit is guaranteed to end in divorce, says freelance features writer Amelia Tait

The Guardian - UK

"I knew something was wrong. I went to the bar and my girlfriend was there with another guy." The dagger-through-the-heart memory which inspired the biggest rock song of its generation

The story behind "the UK's alternative national anthem", inspired by heartbreak, David Bowie and Iggy Pop

Louder

“All the emotions in the song are real. When I was writing the lyrics, my wounds from it were still fresh”: How a heartbroken bellboy took his revenge with one of the biggest indie anthems of all time

It’s one of the most omnipresent songs of the 21st century, but few realise that Mr. Brightside’s tale of betrayal reflected Brandon Flowers’ real experience of being cheated on

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"I knew something was wrong. I went to the bar and my girlfriend was there with another guy." The dagger-through-the-heart memory which inspired the biggest rock song of its generation

The story behind "the UK's alternative national anthem", inspired by heartbreak, David Bowie and Iggy Pop

Louder

From 'Mr. Brightside' to Pop-Tarts, Here Are Five Small Details That Set 'College Football 26' Apart

The hit video game is back for another year of football.

Sports Illustrated

“Mr. Brightside” Hits So Different In College Football 26

If you were looking for a fight song to play at sporting events, “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers probably wouldn’t be among the top candidates. Though the upbeat, anthemic track served as the Las Vegas-based quartet’s breakout debut single in 2004, it’s a pretty depressing song. I could write a…

Operation Sports

How Bills fans made Mr. Brightside a new, awesome tradition at their stadium

Here's where that tradition came from.

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Josh Allen Said His Goal For Bills-Ravens Showdown Centers Around Legendary Rock Song

This Bills QB hopes to hear this song on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated

The Truth About Netflix and Sports Isn’t Good for Sports Fans

Netflix’s presentation of the NFL on Christmas Day can be a disaster and there’s nothing fans can do.

Sports Illustrated

“Heart pulled it off. But that’s Heart. If anyone else tries this celestial epic, well, they’ll think your stairway doesn’t reach all the way to heaven…” 10 songs you should never cover (or at least think twice before trying)

“Good evening, Long Island! Are we havin’ a good time? All right. Now we’re gonna do a song by the Killers. This is Mr. Brightside!” Not tonight, Satan…

Guitar World

"Stars in every sense of the word." The Killers bring glitz, glam and wall-to-wall big-hitters as they sign off their Las Vegas-style residency in London

The Killers prove why they'll never not be at the top of their game as they sign off their six-day London occupancy of the O2 Arena in style

Louder

New NBA TV Deal Will Have Fans Scrambling to Find Games Every Night

You will soon be able to watch a lot of NBA games—if you can find them.

Sports Illustrated

The Killers halt London gig to show England win before epic Mr Brightside rendition

England fans at the O2 arena in London were treated a memorable celebration when the Three Lions sealed their semi-final win

FourFourTwo

The Killers screen England’s Euros semi-final victory in the middle of their show, celebrate with red and white confetti and fan-favourite Mr Brightside

The Killers paused their London show at the O2 Arena to screen last night's winning goal of England’s Euros semi-final

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England fans at The Killers’ O2 show celebrated the team’s Euro 2024 Final berth with Mr. Brightside

This had to be the second-best place to celebrate the England win.

MusicRadar

"The crowd erupts every time we start playing the riff - people never get sick of it": The Killers' Dave Keuning on the birth of the band's signature tune

How a cosy closet and experimenting with voicings birthed Mr Brightside

The Guardian - UK

The Killers’ Mr Brightside becomes biggest song to never reach UK No 1

Band overtake Oasis’s Wonderwall and celebrate how the much-chanted chart staple ‘has been completely embraced by the British public’

USA Today Sports Media Group

Michigan fans on the street signing Mr. Brightside to celebrate the national title will give you chills

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Sports Illustrated

Michigan’s Tradition of Singing ‘Mr. Brightside’ Sounded Even Better at the Rose Bowl

No. 1 Michigan is battling No. 4 Alabama in the 2024 Rose Bowl with a berth in the national championship on the line.

PC Gamer

What the hell Harmonix, you definitely could have done something better than Fortnite Festival

It has so much potential, yet falls short.

The Guardian - US

Springsteen, Dolly Parton and the Killers: songs presidential candidates think make them look good

From paranoia-tinged GOP favorite Mr Brightside to a Mozart banger, you can learn a lot from music a person pretends to like

USA Today Sports Media Group

Twitter reacts to Browns win over the Jets in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game

The return of football is finally here and the fans in Cleveland were alive

Daily Mirror

Only people with eagle eyes can spot the wolf among racoons in just five seconds

The latest optical illusion is one for all of you brainteaser fans as it tests how quickly your brain can find a hidden wolf in amongst a sea of racoons - but it isn't easy

Daily Record

The Killers: Police issue travel advice ahead of Falkirk Stadium gigs

The Mr Brightside hitmakers will perform in front of 50,000 people over the course of two days next week.

Bristol Post

The Killers at Ashton Gate review: A night Bristol had been waiting years for

The review of an astonishing night in BS3

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