U2 Fear Killers, Coldplay and Kings of Leon

What are U2 afraid of? Oh, the usual -- Coldplay.

The veteran rockers admit that the Killers and Kings of Leon are also on that list, though they are equally inspired by them.

"In our heads that's who we're up against," Bono told the BBC of their musical competition. "You've got to keep an eye on the youth. Coldplay are such an extraordinary band with such song writing talents. [Chris Martin] is one of the most important melodists since Noel Gallagher, since Ray Davies, since Paul McCartney. I love the fact that the Killers want to get their songs on the radio, too."

Meanwhile, guitarist the Edge praised Kings of Leon, who the band toured with during their 2005 'Vertigo' world tour. "They are taking a southern American idiom and moving it into the 21st century," he said. "It's so great. We saw it on the tour, they were learning so much and they were so hungry to see what was going on. I think they're a band to watch for the future."

Judging by this photo, looks like Bono admires Brandon Flowers' guyliner, too.

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