The Killers, led by Brandon Flowers, formed in Las Vegas in 2001. Their name was inspired by a music video from the British band New Order. In the video for the 2001 song 'Crystal,' New Order features a fictional band of young, attractive musicians performing the track. The name written on the bass drum of this fictional band was 'The Killers.' Flowers and his bandmates loved the name and the aesthetic of the video so much that they decided to use it for their own group. In a full-circle moment, The Killers have performed 'Crystal' live with New Order's Bernard Sumner. Their debut album, 'Hot Fuss,' went on to become one of the most successful rock albums of the 2000s, featuring the perennial hit 'Mr. Brightside.'