The Killers: Destiny Is Calling Me

(www.ManicDPress.com) -- The Killers: Destiny Is Calling Me, by Jarret Keene, the untold story and biography / photo documentary about the Las Vegas rock group and American's hottest rock band, The Killers, is now available.

What's all the fuss about The Killers? In this candid biography/photo book of the rock group that has just released its anxiously awaited new album, Sam's Town, and sold over 2 million copies of its debut album Hot Fuss, noted journalist Jarret Keene reveals the secret meaning of songs by The Killers ("The Ballad of Michael Valentine") and info on the mysterious "fifth Killer," musician Ted Sablay. Also exposed is how the band dodged slings and arrows (a Las Vegas newspaper once dismissed The Killers as a "Duran Duran cover band") to become the latest breakthrough rock band — and perhaps the next great rock band of the 21st century. Nearly one hundred never-before-published photos of The Killers (crowned 'Best New Band' on the 2005 MTV Video Awards) are included, from their original line-up to recent stadium gigs. The author shares his unique insight into the band's psychology — the hidden power struggles, the friendships cemented and broken — and sheds light on what make! s The Killers stand out in the world oof rock music today.

In addition to having been close friends and bandmates with members of the now multi-platinum-selling Killers, author Jarret Keene covered the rapid rise of the group during his three-year stint as Arts & Entertainment Editor for Las Vegas CityLife. From The Killers' humble beginnings as the house band for a local transsexual dive bar to their eventual friendship with Jay Z, Keene saw and heard it all. Keene is also the author of the poetry collection Monster Fashion and the alternative travel guide, The Underground Guide to Las Vegas. He lives in Las Vegas.