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The Killers - Reviews

The Killers

Radio 1 broadcast The Killers live from the Winter Gardens Ballroom in Blackpool, the Vegas of the north. If you were at the gig tell us what you thought...

Tell us what you thought of the gig:

Chester
I had seen the Killers at Mnachester Academy years ago and they were amazing then, but fantastic now! Great to see how they have grown and developed, but its always emotional to hear Mr. Brightside live.......

Emma Birmingham
Amazing!! First gig i've been to and definately not the last they were fantastic... the best song- Mr Brightside!! :o)

Craig , Chorley
The best night i can remember!! remember " I got sole but im not a soldier" everyone was singing it on the way out, as well as "I love you baby" Thanks to radio 1, Zaine, Jo, The Killers and my mate Jonny

gill las vegas
saw them at empire ballroom las vegas 2 wks ago and was the best concert ever!!!!!, husband saw em in blackpool, he was amazed too, am so jealous but thanks to radio 1 putting concert on internet. they are fantastic musicians they put on a great show.ronnie is unbelievable,i feel priviliged to have seen them. my son and i will remember the night forever.xxgillxx

Laura, Blackpool
Brandon- what a jacket!

DanBoy - Oxfordshire!
Awesome!!! Zane did a crackin' job on the warm-up - ace...! Then the Killers...U rocked lads..BIG-TIME!!! ...I Sounded a bit like Barry White Sat morning during band practice lol!!! No sleep and singin all Fri night lol! The Singing continued well outside on the streets of Blackpool. Well Done Radio 1...TOPS!!! (Saw Jo Whiley too...which is never a bad thing :o))

Dan, Shropshire
Amazing! I went with my girlfriend and it was her first ever gig and i don't think she'll go to a better one. We all went mad for the old stuff and the new songs sounded great! Can't wait for the album.

Glen Preston
Rocked,4th time of seeing them and never tiring of their ever progressing rise to the top,best venue i`ve seen them at,best crowd i`ve been involved in,just listened to it again on R1,mixed the play list up a little as i was trying to remenice on the nights events but hey,people i met and the killers made the 100 i paid for the ticket worthwhile,bring on sam`s town,dont leave it so long till you come back!!

Chris, Jersey
I have been to gigs with 3000 fans - but The Killers was 3000 FANATICS - the place just kicked off front start - until after the finish -AWESOME....Saw Jo Whiley on the train back she looked like I felt ;)

Andrew & Natasha - Lancaster
wow, what a night!one of the best gigs ive been 2, and ive been to a fair few. Thank you so much Radio 1 for a top night and a special thank you to Zane Lowe, he now gains 'legend' status with me.

Ruth & Stu-Weston-s-Mare
It was the best gig we've ever been to, seen them a couple of times before but this time was special. The atmosphere was electric such a good crowd. Didn't stop bouncing from the minute they got on stage. You could tell that everyone there loved the Killers as much as the next person. We're sooooo happy we managed to be there, dont think anything could top that. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou. Cant wait to go see them again roll on November. God Brandon is Hot Hot Hot!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zoe and Michael, Liverpool
The only way we can describe the concert for those who did not make it would be as if you had been “live at Red Rocks” when U2 had their big break, the Killers had theirs in Blackpool!

Grace Pailing, Blackpool
It was unbelievable! All the new songs were brilliant,different to the old songs, but every bit as good. Everyone went mad for the old, loved songs. The audience were fantastic, there was a really good atmosphere. Defintly the best gig I've been to all year.

Morven and Laura in Blackpool
an amazing gig, best one i have ever been to. the atmosphere was amazing, there just a presence about the band

Whiplashed girl, London
Absolutely unbelievable gig - one of the best gigs ever. Amazing crowd, incredible venue and the Killers were on form - their new tracks are brilliant too...Little Jonny was beautiful - can't wait to hear it tonight!

marc in scarborough
amazing amazing amazing! what a night and topped off by meeting the band in the imperial hotel at 2 in the morning when the fire alarm was set off!!! thank you soooo much radio one you made my year

jake nottingham
WOW! I was a gig virgin on Fri night and boy wot a gig to lose my virginity to! How would i explain the gig... well sweaty, awesome, total out of this world! just would like to thank my boyfriend for getting the tickets, radio 1 for organising this once in a life time event and the killers for being amazing! and what better way to finish the nite and a wonderful summer than with mr. brightside-perfection! thanks!

Richard, Bicester (oxon)
The best gig i've been to, everything was just right from zanes warm up to the location. Plenty of goosebump moments, a night i will never forget.

andy
excellent set. loved the new songs, especially Sams Town the set opener. The old songs went down a storm, but the set was quite hard to get totally into it as they played all their new stuff.

Amy MacGregor, Derby
It was beyond awesome!! The Killers were better than I could have ever expected with a added bonus of it being such an intimate location!

Kate, Preston
I can't believe no one has commented yet. The gig was absolutely amazing, with a really good mix of old and new tracks. Mr. Brightside had to be the best song, it was a grat way to finish the show. I can't wait for the new album to be released!

Katie, Kent
Amazing. Absolutely Amazing. It made getting up at 5am and travelling for 6 hours and then standing for a further four completely and utterly worth it. They took my breath away from the moment they walked on stage until long after they came off it. I will remember that gig forever. I can honestly say, hand on my heart, it was the best night of my life. Thank you Radio One and The Killers.

Hannah, Devon
beyond amazing, totally incredible!!!

Fiona Lambie & Claire Cox (scotland)
The gig was fab it was the best gig we have ever been to and Zane Lowe DJing at the start was a great start to a great night, so worth it coming all the way from Glasgow it the one day.

John Harrogate
4/5 stars. Enjoyed it but not sure they were up to the hype. Sound was a bit iffy at times however they certainly got everyone jumping

sarah malvern
absolutely awesome.... what else can I say!!

Matt, Newcastle
Best gig I've ever seen!

Katy, Preston
Fab!!!! An absolutely fantastic concert - one of the best I have ever seen. Thank you radio one.

steve from doncaster
the killers were awesome an ideal venue and before the show zane realy got the crowd in the mood 10 out of 10

Janice from Milton Keynes
Couldn't believe we actually got tickets.... AMAZING SHOW, BRILLIANT VOCALS AND BACKING. COMPLETELY FULL OF ENERGY ......... will remember the night for a very long time to come. It was ledgend in the making. Thank you for making it possible.

Dominic Fiest horley in surrey
wow, omg , stunning, best gig ive been too, worth the 10 hour round trip!!

claire from stoke
superb! loved it. wicked night

Anna - Whitehaven
The Killers were absolutely amazing, the atmosphere was electric & Brandon looked sexy as ever!

Neil Smith - Leicester
What can you say? They were simply fantastic, radio one I salute you for bringing the killers to our shores. The new album is going to be the biggest seller of 2006 without a shadow of doubt. I don't think I've ever seen new tracks that no one has heard capture a crowd so much. "Bones" and "Bling" are certainly ones to look out for on the new album. Their appearance has changed but their pulsating synth music hasn't and I defy anyone not to jump up and down to this music... I really thought the floor was going to give way! Although Mr Brightside left until the end was obviously a moment to remember, I thought the build up to Smile like you mean it was something else. They are surely going to have to tour the uk with the new album, I just hope I hear about it quick enough to snap up another ticket. Once again, thanks radio 1. Neil

Jen, Nottinghamshire
The best ever! Felt amazing being there. My legs felt like jelly afterwards from dancing so much on that crazy springy floor. Venue=Sooooo appropriate. Loving Radio1 and of course The Killers more than ever. Thank you!

Ryan from Nottingham
An amazing gig, last gig before uni, with my best mates, forth time i have seen the killers. BEST YET!!!

Andy Williamson, Workington
The Killers gig was great!!! We where right at the front, singing along to every word!

Stan from Leeds
Disappointing performance

Stephen and Viks leeds
We thought the gig was superb. We had tickets to see Robbie but when the chance came upto see the killers there was no contest. Cheers radio one

Tim, Stockport
One word: MINT!!!

bolesy, gainsborough
fantastic, even better, we got our picture posted on the web site!!

Victoria, Manchester
Wow! Awesome gig! The Killers rock!...and so does Radio 1 of course! ;-)

Olly and Mandy, Lytham St. Annes
Awesome gig. They were full of passion at such an intimate venue. Brandon has great stage presence and was kitted out and performed like a showman. The new album tracks seem promising. "When we were young" is already a classic and "Uncle Johnny" looks like it'll follow suit. "Mr. Brightside" was last and sent fans going home absoutely buzzing.

Mark & Catherine Jones
WOW there is nothing else to say!!! Best gig ever. Thanks Radio1. They were amazing the floor was bouncing! Zane was also excellent as warm up. Then back at teh hotel, met Ronnie in the lift!!! and to top this at 2am a fire alarm at the hotel and we all go outside, and all the band & Zane were there!!!! Top Night Thank you Radio 1

Anna - Blackburn
The gig was incredible! There was such a great atmosphere, I think everyone felt so lucky to be there that you could just feel how excited and giddy the crowd was! Everybody really got into all their new songs as well! Was a fantastic night all round! THANK U RADIO1!!

James liverpool
Stunning!!!


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