The Killers have confirmed that they will be taking an indefinite break once their current tour wraps up.

Speaking ahead of their 'Day And Age' tour of the Far East and Australia, guitarist Dave Keuning says their show in Melbourne on February 21 will be their last in the forseeable future.

He told the Associated Press: "I'm not sure if people are aware of it but these are probably our last shows for a while. Unless some surprise thing comes up... We're having a break.

"We haven't had a break in quite a while. It's just been touring and making records and on and on and on. It's been like six years just kind of connected together.

“We just want a little bit of time off, just to be myself and do what I want to do for a little bit."

(by Scott Colothan)