Rebel Diamonds Tour Explained

Concert Tour Name:Rebel Diamonds Tour
Artist:The Killers
Start Date:June 12, 2024
End Date:October 8, 2024
Number Of Legs:3
Last Tour:Imploding the Mirage Tour
(2021-23)
This Tour:Rebel Diamonds Tour
(2024)
Next Tour:20 Years of Hot Fuss
(2024)

The Rebel Diamonds Tour is the seventh major concert tour by American rock band The Killers. The tour supports their second greatest hit album Rebel Diamonds (2023), which features select songs from each of their studio albums.

The tour began at the 3Arena in Dublin on June 12, 2024 and is currently scheduled to encompass 29 dates across the UK, Ireland, Spain, Japan, United States, Canada and Mexico.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Background

The tour was announced in December 2023, ahead of the release of Rebel Diamonds, initially spanning ten concerts in arenas across the UK and Ireland.[6] This was later extended to 16 dates due to demand.[7] The band later added a number of dates in North America, as well as a number of festival performances in Europe, Japan and the United States.

This tour saw founding member and guitarist Dave Keuning return to perform live with the band, following his hiatus since 2017.[8]

Staging

The stage for the band's arena shows was diamond-shaped and carpeted to look like a casino. A light-up letter 'K', the band's logo, was positioned at the front of the stage, from which frontman Brandon Flowers frequently performed throughout the show; behind him were lead guitarist Dave Keuning, bassist Jake Blanton and rhythm guitarist Ted Sablay, and at the very back were drummer Ronnie Vannucci (centre-stage), keyboardist Robbie Connolly (to Vannucci's right), and the three female backing vocalists (far stage right). A large screen was positioned behind the stage, displaying visuals throughout the band's performances, and there were two large screens on either side of the stage. Before the start of the show, the top of the stage had an old movie theatre-style board that read "Tonight: / The Killers / plus special guests / Travis", followed by the venue name, for the UK and Ireland leg of the tour.

Highlights

During their show at London's O2 Arena on the 10th July, the band stopped their set midway through to show the final minutes of England's Euro 2024 semi-final match against the Netherlands, which England won 2-1, on the big screens. When the final whistle blew, securing England's qualification to the final, red and white confetti was launched over the crowd, and the band immediately began playing "Mr. Brightside", whilst drummer Ronnie Vannucci re-emerged on-stage wearing an England football shirt. After the show, the band tweeted, "Tonight we played for England!", and the moment went viral on social media, as well as being reported widely in the national and international media.[9] [10] [11] Commenting on the moment on the News Agents podcast, journalist Emily Maitlis described "Mr. Brightside" as the "real national anthem" and argued that "that track now will be glued to that moment of football" in the English collective memory.[12]

Critical reception

The UK and Ireland leg of the tour received widespread acclaim from music critics.

Aidan McCartney of the Manchester Evening News gave the band's performance at Co-Op Live a five-star review, praising "the band's ability to deliver unexpected delights after all this time" and stating that they are "still at the peak of their powers twenty years on."[13] Writing for the i newspaper, Craig McLean noted that the band's set was shorter and more intimate than other similar artists touring at the same time in the UK, but nonetheless noted that "the band were in roaring form from the off", with particular praise for Dave Keuning's "exultant moves on his trapezoidal guitar" in a four-star review.[14] Reviewing the same Manchester concert as McCartney, Andrew Steel of The Yorkshire Post was similarly complimentary of the band's downsizing of the "relative... intimacy" of the band's arena performances in comparison to their stadium shows during the Imploding the Mirage Tour in 2022, claiming it allowed the band to appeal more to hardcore, as well as casual, fans.[15] Dave Simpson of The Guardian gave the band's Co-Op Live show four stars, commenting that the band "set the pace with a series of big hitters" and that frontman Brandon Flowers "comes over like a cross between a young Elvis Presley and a fairground compere".[16]

Lisa Wright of the London Evening Standard gave a five-star review of the band's first night in London on 4th July, calling Brandon Flowers "one of this century's great frontmen" and praising the show's production, stating that "everything about the production contained maximum world-building razzmatazz that turned the O2 into a stadium-worthy immersive extravaganza".[17] NME's Thomas Smith gave four stars to the second London show, with similar praise both of Flowers for "assum[ing] the role of gracious host, reminding the audience that he and his band are in the service industry, gleefully here to facilitate the best of times" and the "smart staging – diamond-shaped lighting and a garishly-patterned casino carpet."[18] Reviewing the band's show in Glasgow, David Pollock of The Scotsman gave a four-star review, calling Flowers "one of the modern music industry’s premier salespeople".[19]

Set list

The UK and Ireland leg of the tour generally rotated between three different set lists, with minor changes between nights.

Set list 1

The first set list was used on the tour's opening night in Dublin on June 12, 2024, and for subsequent opening nights in Manchester and Glasgow, as well as the band's fourth night in Manchester and second and fifth nights in London. It features "Read My Mind" as the opening song, and closes with "Mr. Brightside". The encore also features a cover of Erasure's "A Little Respect".[20]

  1. "Read My Mind"
  2. "Somebody Told Me"
  3. "Spaceman"
  4. "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine"
  5. "Smile Like You Mean It"
  6. "Shot at the Night"
  7. "This River Is Wild"
  8. "Running Towards a Place"
  9. "On Top"
  10. "The Man"
  11. "A Dustland Fairytale"
  12. "Be Still"
  13. "Runaways"
  14. "All These Things That I've Done"
  15. "When You Were Young"
  16. "Caution"
  17. "Dying Breed"

Encore

  2. "Your Side of Town"
  3. "boy"
  4. "A Little Respect" (Erasure cover)
  5. "Human"
  6. "Mr. Brightside"

Notes

Set list 2

The second set list was used on the band's second night performing in Dublin, Manchester and Glasgow, and their third and sixth nights in London. This set opens with "My Own Soul's Warning", which was used as the opening song during the previous Imploding the Mirage Tour, and closes with "Exitlude", the first time this song has been played regularly since the Sam's Town Tour in 2006-07.[23] [24] An altered version of the set list was used for the band's opening night in London, opening with "Sam's Town".[25]

  1. "My Own Soul's Warning"
  2. "Enterlude"
  3. "Human"
  4. "The Way It Was"
  5. "Somebody Told Me"
  6. "Smile Like You Mean It"
  7. "For Reasons Unknown"
  8. "Dying Breed"
  9. "Bones"
  10. "From Here On Out"
  11. "Caution" (with "Rut" segue)
  12. "Runaways"
  13. "Read My Mind"
  14. "Your Side of Town" (acoustic version)
  15. "Andy, You're A Star"
  16. "Spirit"
  17. "All These Things That I've Done"

Encore

  2. "Pressure Machine"
  3. "Mr. Brightside"
  4. "When You Were Young"
  5. "Exitlude"

Notes

Set list 3

The third set list was played on the band's third night performing in Dublin, Manchester and Glasgow, and their fourth night in London. It opens with "Mr. Brightside" and closes with "All These Things That I've Done".

  1. "Mr. Brightside"
  2. "Spaceman"
  3. "Shot at the Night"
  4. "Run for Cover"
  5. "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine"
  6. "Quiet Town"
  7. "Somebody Told Me"
  8. "Human"
  9. "boy"
  10. "Here with Me"
  11. "From Here On Out"
  12. "A Dustland Fairytale"
  13. "Runaways"
  14. "Read My Mind"
  15. "Smile Like You Mean It"
  16. "My Own Soul's Warning"
  17. "When You Were Young"

Encore

  2. "Lightning Fields"
  3. "Caution"
  4. "All These Things That I've Done"

Notes

Tour dates

List of concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, opening act, attendance, and gross revenue
DateCityCountryVenueOpening act(s)AttendanceRevenue
Leg 1 — Europe [31]
June 12, 2024DublinIreland3ArenaTravis[32] ——
June 14, 2024[33]
June 15, 2024
June 18, 2024[34] ManchesterEnglandCo-op Live——
June 19, 2024
June 21, 2024
June 22, 2024
June 25, 2024[35] GlasgowScotlandOVO Hydro——
June 26, 2024
June 27, 2024
July 4, 2024LondonEnglandThe O2 Arena——
July 5, 2024
July 7, 2024
July 8, 2024
July 10, 2024
July 11, 2024
July 13, 2024[36] MadridSpainIberdrola MusicN/A——
Leg 2 - Asia
July 26, 2024[37] YuzawaJapanNaeba Ski ResortN/A——
Leg 3 - North America
August 3, 2024[38] ChicagoUnited StatesGrant ParkN/A——
August 9, 2024[39] San FranciscoGolden Gate Park
September 7, 2024[40] CamdenFreedom Mortgage PavilionTBA
September 8, 2024[41] ColumbiaMerriweather Post Pavilion
September 10, 2024TorontoCanadaBudweiser Stage
September 11, 2024
September 14, 2024[42] New York CityUnited StatesForest Hills Stadium
September 15, 2024
October 3, 2024[43] GuadalajaraMexicoEstadio Tres de Marzo
October 5, 2024Mexico CityEstadio GNP Seguros
October 8, 2024MonterreyEstadio Borregos

Personnel

Credits adapted from Rock and Roll Globe.[44]

The Killers

Additional musicians

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: 2023-12-01 . The Killers add four new dates to 2024 ‘Rebel Diamonds’ tour . 2023-12-07 . DIY . en.
  4. Web site: Trendell . Andrew . 2023-12-01 . The Killers announce 2024 'Rebel Diamonds' greatest hits UK and Ireland arena tour . 2023-12-07 . NME . en-GB.
  5. Web site: The Killers add third Dublin date at 3Arena this June due to high demand. Aoife. Moriarty. December 7, 2023. Buzz.ie.
  6. Web site: Richards . Will . 2023-12-01 . The Killers announce 2024 'Rebel Diamonds' UK arena tour . 2024-06-24 . Rolling Stone UK . en-GB.
  7. Web site: Duran . Anagricel . 2023-12-07 . The Killers announce extra dates and huge support act for 2024 UK and Ireland arena tour . 2024-06-24 . NME . en-GB.
  8. Web site: Pilley . Max . 2024-06-15 . The Killers shake up setlist and cover The Kinks as 'Rebel Diamonds' UK and Ireland tour continues in Dublin . 2024-06-24 . NME . en-GB.
  9. Web site: 2024-07-11 . The Killers give England fans euphoric night at O2 . 2024-07-11 . BBC News . en-GB.
  10. Web site: Madarang . Charisma . 2024-07-11 . The Killers Pause London Show So Fans Can Watch England Triumph in Euro Semifinal . 2024-07-11 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2024-07-10 . The Killers pause O2 gig to show England win before launching into Mr Brightside . 2024-07-11 . The Independent . en.
  12. The Democrats turn on Joe Biden . The News Agents . 11 June 2024 . 11 June 2024 . Maitlis . Emily . 30:49 . Goodall . Lewis.
  13. Web site: Review: The Killers bring an electrifying nostalgia-filled set to Co-op Live - Aidan McCartney - Manchester Evening News . 2024-06-24 . www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk.
  14. Web site: McLean . Craig . 2024-06-19 . The Killers at Co-Op Live, Manchester was a scaled back but impeccable show . 2024-06-24 . inews.co.uk . en.
  15. Web site: 19 June 2024 . Gig review: The Killers at Co-op Live, Manchester . 24 June 2024 . The Yorkshire Post.
  16. News: Simpson . Dave . 2024-06-19 . The Killers review – anthemic XL rock goes from epic to even more epic . 2024-06-26 . The Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077.
  17. Web site: Wright . Lisa . 2024-07-05 . The Killers at The O2: an immersive extravaganza . 2024-07-09 . Evening Standard . en.
  18. Web site: Smith . Thomas . 2024-07-08 . The Killers live in London: dazzling deep cuts and a surprise Erasure appearance . 2024-07-09 . NME . en-GB.
  19. Web site: Pollock . David . 26 June 2024 . The Killers, Glasgow review – ‘Brandon Flowers is one of the music industry’s premier salespeople' . live . 12 July 2024 . The Scotsman.
  20. Web site: The Killers kick off Rebel Diamonds UK & Ireland tour at 3Arena Dublin: full setlist . 2024-06-24 . Radio X . en.
  21. The Killers - Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll from Night 4 in Manchester at the Co Op Live . 2024-06-25 . tkillers music2 . 2024-07-09 . YouTube.
  22. Web site: Burton . Poppy . 2024-07-06 . Watch Erasure’s Andy Bell join The Killers for a performance of ‘A Little Respect’ in London . 2024-07-09 . NME . en-GB.
  23. Web site: The Killers Tour Statistics setlist.fm . 2024-06-26 . www.setlist.fm.
  24. Web site: Pilley . Max . 2024-06-15 . The Killers shake up setlist and cover The Kinks as 'Rebel Diamonds' UK and Ireland tour continues in Dublin . 2024-06-26 . NME . en-GB.
  25. Web site: The Killers play first of six nights at The O2, London with Sam's Town-laden set for 4th July . 2024-07-09 . Radio X . en.
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  27. Web site: The Killers play first of six nights at The O2, London with Sam's Town-laden set for 4th July . 2024-07-08 . Radio X . en.
  28. Web site: Trendell . Andrew . 2024-07-05 . The Killers celebrate Independence Day and perform with fan as they kick off residency at The O2 in London . 2024-07-08 . NME . en-GB.
  29. Web site: Skinner . Tom . 2024-06-17 . Watch The Killers play 'Battle Born' for the first time in 11 years . 2024-06-26 . NME . en-GB.
  30. Web site: Kreps . Daniel . 2024-06-23 . Watch the Killers Cover New Order, Stone Roses at Manchester Concert . 2024-06-26 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
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  36. Web site: The Killers, Måneskin, Tyla and many more complete Mad Cool 2024 line-up. Liberty. Dunworth. . February 1, 2024.
  37. Web site: The Killers to headline first night of Fuji Rock. . June 13, 2024.
  38. Web site: Lollapalooza 2024 Chicago lineup, headliners revealed. NBC Chicago. Staff • •. March 19, 2024.
  39. Web site: Outside Lands 2024: The Killers, Post Malone and Tyler, the Creator to headline. Aidin. Vaziri.
  40. Web site: 'Somebody Told Me' The Killers are coming back to the Philly region. How to score tickets. Dan. Stamm • •. May 21, 2024.
  41. Web site: The Killers 08 Sep 2024 – Merriweather Post Pavilion. merriweathermusic.com.
  42. Web site: The Killers add Forest Hills Stadium show to tour, covered Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "Maps" at GovBall.
  43. Web site: The Killers en México; estos son los PRECIOS oficiales de boletos para su nueva fecha en Foro Sol . es . The Killers in Mexico; These are the official ticket PRICES for your new date at Foro Sol . Alexandra . González . May 14, 2024.
  44. Web site: Sullivan . Jim . 2024-05-27 . The Killers Dazzle at Boston Calling . 2024-07-09 . Rock and Roll Globe . en-US.

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