Imploding the Mirage is the sixth studio album by American rock band the Killers, released on August 21, 2020, by Island Records in the United States and internationally by EMI.

Guitar parts are covered by Killers bassist Mark Stoermer, producer Jonathan Rado, and a variety of guest musicians, including Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac) and Adam Granduciel (The War on Drugs).

[7] The album was originally intended for release on May 29, 2020, but was delayed to August as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[8][9] The pandemic also led to the postponement of the world tour in support of the album, originally intended to begin in the UK in May 2020.

[10] After multiple delays, the tour eventually began in Las Vegas in April 2022, running until December 2023.

Frontman Brandon Flowers told NME that the band went to Utah to record part of the album as it was where Flowers "fell in love with music for the first time", also saying that it was "interesting to be there again and hear some of that music with the geography matching the sensation.

"[11] Imploding the Mirage was recorded in various locations, including in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Park City, Utah, and produced by Canadian producer Shawn Everett, and Jonathan Rado of the band Foxygen.

Drummer Ronnie Vannucci noted: "It kind of felt uncomfortable in a really special way, I remember thinking, 'I don't know what's going to happen and I like it.

'"[12] The album is the band's first not to feature founding guitarist Dave Keuning, who took a step back from the band in a touring and recording capacity following the release of their previous studio album, Wonderful Wonderful (2017).

"[12] The following year, Keuning discussed his own reasons for not taking part in the recording sessions: "I just needed a break from everything.

The album cover is Dance of the Wind and Storm by American artist Thomas Blackshear.

[24] The album's artwork was decided upon during the recording process and became a source of visual inspiration in the studio, with Flowers noting: "They just look like gods.

[32] The band released a deluxe edition of the album on January 29, 2021, featuring live, stripped-back versions of "Caution" and "Blowback", as well as new song "C'est La Vie".

"[21] DIY's Sarah Jamieson called the album "rich and invigorating" and stated that it "proves they're still one of our most treasured bands for a reason".

[37] Writing for NME, Mark Beaumont called the album "a raised fist to the future" and "another dazzling statement of ultra-modern pomp, and one arguably even more in step with new generations of alt-rock" in a five-star review.