The Killers the UK they picked up an NME Award for Best International Band. The band was recognized by "Rolling Stone" as the "best-selling new rock band of the past year" in June 2005. Lead singer Brandon Flowers had also gained media attention, being named both Sexiest and Best Dressed Man at the NME Awards, he had also caused controversy due to some outspoken views on other bands. In July 2005, The Killers performed on the London stage of the Live 8 concert, playing "All These Things That I've Done". Robbie Williams incorporated the song's refrain "I've got soul but I'm not
The Killers creation process. Since 2008, The Killers have owned and operated Battle Born Studios (formerly Studio Vegas) in Winchester, Nevada. The Killers have been grouped with various genres, including alternative rock, indie rock, post-punk revival, new wave, heartland rock synth-pop, and pop rock. Invited by U.S. President Barack Obama, the band played on the White House South Lawn on July 4, 2010 for the second annual "Salute to the Military" United Service Organizations concert as part of Independence Day celebrations, which Flowers described as a "monumental honor". Despite their hiatus, the band got together to play "Human", "Somebody Told Me", "Mr.