Royal Blood
Royal Blood is a rock band from the UK, formed in 2011. The band members include vocalist/bassist/pianist Mike Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher. Their music is known for its unique sound, Kerr uses effects pedals and amplifiers to make the bass sound like both electric guitar and bass.
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The band’s journey began with Kerr and Thatcher, who met as teenagers and formed a trio with guitarist Joe Dennis. After Dennis left, Kerr and Thatcher continued to perform as a duo, perfecting their sound at Brighton Electric Studios and eventually signing with Warner Music. Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders caught people’s attention when he wore a Royal Blood shirt during a performance at Glastonbury Festival.
In 2013, Royal Blood released their first single, “Out of the Black”, followed by their self-titled debut album in 2014, which became the fastest-selling UK rock debut in three years. They toured extensively, played major festivals and supported bands such as Foo Fighters.
In 2017, the band released their second album, How Did We Get So Dark?, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and continued to grow. In 2021, they released their third album, Typhoons, which included tracks such as “Trouble’s Coming” and “Typhoons”, showcasing their evolving style.
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Royal Blood released their latest album, Back to the Water Below, and began touring in 2023. Despite some controversy surrounding statements made during their live performances, the band remains a prominent figure in the rock music scene, known for its energetic live shows and innovative sound.
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Royal Blood 2024 UK Tour
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date |
Place |
Venue |
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June 11, 2024 |
Glasgow, Scotland |
O2 Academy Glasgow |
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June 12, 2024 |
Norwich, United Kingdom |
University of East Anglia |
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June 15, 2024 |
Bristol, United Kingdom |
O2 Academy Bristol |
Supporting performances in Queens of the Stone Age:
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date |
Place |
Venue |
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May 2, 2024 |
Raleigh, North Carolina |
Red Hat Amphitheatre |
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May 6, 2024 |
Portsmouth, Virginia |
Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion |
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May 7, 2024 |
Wilmington, North Carolina |
Oak Bank Pavilion |
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May 8, 2024 |
North Charleston, South Carolina |
Firefly Brewery |
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May 10, 2024 |
Hollywood, Florida |
Hard Rock Live Performance |
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Royal bloodline history
Royal Blood is a British rock duo formed in 2011. The band consists of Mike Kerr on vocals, bass and piano and Ben Thatcher on drums. Kerr’s unique bass playing style is achieved through various effects pedals and amplifiers, allowing Royal Blood to blend elements of electric guitar and bass to form a unique sound.
Initially, Kerr and Thatcher formed a trio with guitarist Joe Dennis. However, after Dennis left, they continued to perform as a duo. They honed their sound at Brighton Electric Studios and signed with Warner Music. Their breakthrough came when Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders wore a Royal Blood shirt at Glastonbury Festival, sparking interest in the band.
In 2013, Royal Blood released their first single, “Out of the Black,” followed by their self-titled debut album in 2014. The album quickly became the fastest-selling UK rock album in three years. The band’s popularity soared, and they toured extensively, played major festivals, and supported bands such as the Foo Fighters.
Their second album, How Did We Get So Dark?, was released in 2017 and further solidified their success by debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart. Royal Blood continued to develop their sound, with their third album, Typhoons, released in 2021, featuring tracks such as “Trouble’s Coming” and “Typhoons”.
In 2023, they released their latest album, Back Underwater, and began touring. Despite being criticized for remarks made during their live performances, Royal Blood remains a vital member of the rock music scene, known for their energetic live performances and innovative sound.
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Royal bloodline
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member |
Musical Instruments |
Active years |
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Mike Cole |
Vocals, bass, keyboards, piano |
2011 to Present |
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Ben Thatcher |
Drums, percussion, piano |
2013 to Present |
Royal Blood Discography
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Album Title |
Year of release |
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Royal Blood(2014) |
2014 |
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How Did We Get So Dark? (2017) |
2017 |
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Typhoon (2021) |
2021 |
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Back Underwater (2023) |
2023 |
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