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The Killers: 'America is musically retarded'

Las Vegas rockers The Killers have opened up about the struggles they faced trying to launch their collective career as a band in their native America. 

Drummer Ronnie Vannucci told Britain's The Sun newspaper that they were glad to become popular in the UK because the U.S. is an entirely different market where it's significantly harder to get attention:

"Breaking in the UK first was great because America is retarded musically. It's upside down. There's so much great music that doesn't get the attention. There's a lot of bull***t on US radio."

Frontman Brandon Flowers added that he's concerned by what the major radio stations pump out on a daily basis because he can't believe it appeals to mature adults: "I start to wonder, what do adults listen to? Do they listen to what's being played on the radio?"

"You should listen to something that's for you - not about giving your virginity to your boyfriend on Saturday night. It is retarded. Every song is that song. And if 40-year-olds are listening to that rubbish, they're going to raise kids on it. It's not even music."

The Killers, meanwhile, recently confirmed a one-off headlining show in London and will perform at the Hammersmith Apollo on November 6. Tickets went on general sale yesterday morning (October 31).

 

 

Watch their music video for 'Shot At The Night' below: