The Killers saxophonist found dead

The saxophonist for The Killers died earlier this week from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head. He was only 33.

Thomas “Tommy” Marth, who was found dead in his Las Vegas home on Monday, played on tour with The Killers between 2008 and 2010 and played on their second and third albums “Sam’s Town” and “Day & Age”

His death has been ruled a suicide by officials in Clark County, Nevada

The Killers posted on their official Twitter account on Tuesday:

“Last night we lost our friend Thomas Marth. Our prayers are with his family. There’s a light missing in Las Vegas tonight. Travel well, Tommy.” 

New Video: The Killers – Boots

They may be on hiatus, but that doesn’t mean The Killers will break with tradition. For the fifth year in a row, Vegas’ golden boys have released a Christmas track.

This year’s track Boots is a tear-jerker about a homeless man spreading Christmas cheer through the power of karaoke.

The video for Boots was directed by Jared Hess of Napoleon Dynamite fame and you can check it out here:

New Track! Brandon Flowers: Crossfire

The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers has struck out on his own with new track Crossfire.

Check out the first single taken from his forthcoming album Flamingo.

The Killers announce Sydney sideshow

Las Vegas rockers The Killers have decided to treat their fans to an exclusive intimate show at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on 12 February 2010 to accompany their headlining slot in this years Good Vibrations Festival.

Comprising of frontman Brandon Flowers, bassist Mark Stoermer, guitarist Dave Keuning and drummer Ronnie Vannucci, The Killers have achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success around the globe. They have received seven Grammy nominations and won a variety of MTV and NME awards, gaining recognition for their ability to command entire arenas with incredible showmanship and musical prowess.

The band’s 2004 debut Hot Fuss quickly topped the charts with anthemic hits including “Somebody Told Me”, “Mr. Brightside” and “All These Things That I’ve Done”.

Sophomore album Sam’s Town, B-Sides compilation Sawdust and the most recent Day & Age have all continued the trend of success, delivering fist pumping hits intermingled with irresistible dance beats

Having recently announced their intentions to take some time off after the completion of this tour, tickets to see The Killers so up close and personal are guaranteed to fly out the door.

This impending hiatus follows a six year marathon of work that has seen them play at massive venues internationally, including a sold-out performance at the impressive Madison Square Garden in New York City, and a following of devoted fans including the aptly titled ‘The Victims’ official fan club.

Fans of The Killers’ can endlessly relive the band’s spectacular live performances in their first official DVD release Live From The Royal Albert Hall (out now through Universal Music Australia).

Ensure tickets are secured quickly to avoid absolute devastation!

A limit of four tickets per purchase will apply. Visit our website frontiertourinng.com for more information, terms and conditions.

The pre-sale for Frontier Touring members starts Monday 1 February at 2pm AEDT. General on-sale tickets available from Wednesday 3 February at 9am local time.

THE KILLERS

Tickets on sale Wednesday 3 February 9am AEDT

Pre-Sale starts Monday 1 February 2pm AEDT via frontiertouring.com

Thursday 12 February              Enmore Theatre, Sydney                     All Ages

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