Marth joined the Brandon Flowers-led rock band, which formed in 2001, in the recording studio beginning in 2005 and played on the Killers' second and third albums, Sams' Town and Day & Age, before becoming part of its touring lineup in 2008. He also played with a host of local Sin City acts including the Big Friendly Corporation and Black Camaro.

"Last night we lost our friend Thomas Marth. Our prayers are with his family.There's a light missing in Las Vegas tonight. Travel well, Tommy," read a statement the Killers posted on their Facebook page and Twitter.

Marth is survived by his parents and two siblings.