"Everybody just needs to do their own thing for a while,"
says bassist Mark Stoermer of the Killers via text message,
who announced in mid-January that they are taking a break
from the studio and the road.
"We have been touring six and a half years almost nonstop."
Shortly after announcing the hiatus, the band canceled
six Asian tour dates, leading to speculation
that it might be breaking up.
But the group released a statement on its website,
blaming the canceled dates on "unforeseen circumstances
involving a serious illness of a close family member."
Despite the axed dates, and rumors of a Brandon Flowers
solo album, the Killers insist they are not done
making music together
"We are just taking a break,"
says Stoermer.
"But we are not calling it quits or anything."
The band will honor a handful of remaining live dates
before taking some time off;
its last scheduled show is February 21st in Melbourne, Australia.
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