The Killers are "desperate" to perform live.

The "Mr. Brightside" hitmakers are currently working on the follow-up to 2008's Day and Age - which has the working title of Battle Born - and can't wait to show off their new songs. "These songs are so good I'm just desperate to play some shows. I'd play the opening of a 7-eleven at this point," said drummer Ronnie Vanucci Jr.

Frontman Brandon Flowers also admitted that taking four years out of the group to focus on solo projects has been a "risk," but he hopes they can continue with their previous successes: "I'm sure taking too much time off is a danger. It's a bit strange to spend time learning to hone your skills and figure out what makes you unique as a band then take half a decade off. We just hope that lightening strikes again."

The singer also revealed the album will be "heavier" than previous efforts but will still be recognizable as The Killers: "It's still eclectic, I've not thrown the keyboards away. But it's definitely heavier."