The Killers Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which year was the American rock band The Killers formed in Las Vegas, Nevada?
A. 1999
B. 2001
C. 2003
D. 2005
Answer: B. 2001
Q2. Who is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for The Killers?
A. Dave Keuning
B. Mark Stoermer
C. Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
D. Brandon Flowers
Answer: D. Brandon Flowers
Q3. The band’s name, The Killers, was inspired by what?
A. A famous Las Vegas casino
B. A fictional band in the music video for New Order’s “Crystal”
C. A novel by Stephen King
D. An old Western movie
Answer: B. A fictional band in the music video for New Order’s “Crystal”
Q4. What was the title of The Killers’ debut studio album, released in 2004?
A. Sam’s Town
B. Day & Age
C. Hot Fuss
D. Battle Born
Answer: C. Hot Fuss
Q5. Which iconic song from Hot Fuss became the longest-charting single in UK chart history?
A. Somebody Told Me
B. All These Things That I’ve Done
C. Smile Like You Mean It
D. Mr. Brightside
Answer: D. Mr. Brightside
Q6. Who plays lead guitar and provided backing vocals for The Killers?
A. Mark Stoermer
B. Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
C. Dave Keuning
D. Ted Sablay
Answer: C. Dave Keuning
Q7. The Killers’ second album, Sam’s Town, was released in what year?
A. 2004
B. 2006
C. 2008
D. 2012
Answer: B. 2006
Q8. Which Grammy-nominated single from Sam’s Town draws heavy influence from heartland rock?
A. Bones
B. Read My Mind
C. When You Were Young
D. For Reasons Unknown
Answer: C. When You Were Young
Q9. What is the bassist’s role in The Killers, and who holds it?
A. Mark Stoermer on rhythm guitar
B. Ronnie Vannucci Jr. on percussion
C. Mark Stoermer on bass and backing vocals
D. Dave Keuning on bass
Answer: C. Mark Stoermer on bass and backing vocals
Q10. The Killers’ drummer, Ronnie Vannucci Jr., joined the band in which year?
A. 2001
B. 2002
C. 2003
D. 2004
Answer: B. 2002
Q11. Which 2008 album features the hit single “Human,” known for its lyric “Are we human, or are we dancer?”
A. Wonderful Wonderful
B. Pressure Machine
C. Day & Age
D. Imploding the Mirage
Answer: C. Day & Age
Q12. At which major UK festival did The Killers headline in 2007, marking a key moment in their arena career?
A. Reading and Leeds
B. Download Festival
C. T in the Park
D. Glastonbury Festival
Answer: D. Glastonbury Festival
Q13. What charity did The Killers support through their annual Christmas singles from 2006 to 2016?
A. UNICEF
B. Product Red
C. Make-A-Wish
D. Red Cross
Answer: B. Product Red
Q14. Which compilation album from 2016 collects The Killers’ Christmas charity singles?
A. Sawdust
B. Direct Hits
C. Don’t Waste Your Wishes
D. Rebel Diamonds
Answer: C. Don’t Waste Your Wishes
Q15. The Killers’ 2012 album Battle Born was primarily recorded where?
A. Las Vegas studios
B. Abbey Road Studios
C. Los Angeles
D. Nashville
Answer: A. Las Vegas studios
Q16. Which track from Battle Born became a staple in their live performances and features a nostalgic theme?
A. Flesh and Bone
B. Shot at the Night
C. Miss Atomic Bomb
D. Runaways
Answer: D. Runaways
Q17. In 2017, The Killers released Wonderful Wonderful, which achieved what milestone on the US Billboard 200?
A. First top 10 entry
B. First number one album
C. First gold certification
D. First Grammy nomination
Answer: B. First number one album
Q18. What concept inspired the 2021 album Pressure Machine?
A. Brandon Flowers’ childhood in Nephi, Utah
B. Las Vegas nightlife
C. A dystopian future
D. World travel experiences
Answer: A. Brandon Flowers’ childhood in Nephi, Utah
Q19. Which collaboration features Bruce Springsteen on a remake of “A Dustland Fairytale” from Pressure Machine?
A. West Hills
B. Quiet Town
C. Dustland
D. Terrible Thing
Answer: C. Dustland
Q20. The Killers’ 2020 album Imploding the Mirage was delayed due to what global event?
A. A band member’s illness
B. The COVID-19 pandemic
C. Label disputes
D. Natural disasters
Answer: B. The COVID-19 pandemic
Q21. Which 2023 greatest-hits album includes new tracks like “boy” and “Your Side of Town”?
A. Direct Hits
B. Sawdust
C. Rebel Diamonds
D. Live from the Royal Albert Hall
Answer: C. Rebel Diamonds
Q22. What 2025 EP features live covers performed with Bruce Springsteen?
A. Bright Lights
B. Encore at the Garden
C. Pressure Machine Deluxe
D. Hot Fuss Revisited
Answer: B. Encore at the Garden
Q23. Which 2024 single marked the first recording with all four original members since 2017?
A. Bright Lights
B. Boy
C. Spirit
D. We Did It in the Name of Love
Answer: A. Bright Lights
Q24. For which award did The Killers win Best New Artist at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards?
A. Best Rock Video
B. Best New Artist
C. Best Group Video
D. Best Editing
Answer: B. Best New Artist
Q25. How many Grammy nominations have The Killers received as a band?
A. Three
B. Five
C. Seven
D. Ten
Answer: C. Seven