NEW YORK – When the Killers started out, they wanted to raise a ruckus like their favorite rock stars did on the road: Frontman Brandon Flowers heard of the legendary exploits of Led Zeppelin and David Bowie and wanted to emulate those experiences.

FILE – In this April 18, 2009 file photo, Brandon Flowers of The Killers performs during the band’s headlining set on the second day of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, Calif.
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But Flowers says the Killers’ indulgence in the stereotypical rock star lifestyle is now in the wind.

"When we got away from cliches, our shows started really getting better," Flowers points out.

"You become mindful that people are coming to see a band that’s well-rehearsed," added drummer Ronnie Vannucci. "Burning the candle at both ends could hinder performance."

By no means, however, are the Mormon-raised Flowers and the rest of the quartet choirboys.

"I think we smartened up and were a little bit more selective of when we were going to go paint the town red," Flowers says with a smile.

Now on their fourth album, the band’s impressive live show is coming to a screen near you.

"The Killers: Live From The Royal Albert Hall" was recorded earlier this year in London at the prestigious 138-year old venue. The CD/DVD set, to be released on Tuesday, also features extra footage, including backstage interviews, and excerpts from their performances at the Oxygen and V Festivals as well as a Hyde Park concert, also in London.

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