Royal Blood

About

Royal Blood: A sonic assault from Brighton that feels bigger than its constituent parts, the duo of Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher have spent the last decade proving the power of less is more. Kerr’s meticulously sculpted bass tone, often mistaken for a guitar, forms the bedrock of their sound, a thunderous, fuzz-drenched wall underpinned by Thatcher's relentlessly driving drums. Their sound is a potent cocktail of blues-rock swagger, stoner rock heaviness, and a punk rock sneer, recalling the raw energy of early White Stripes but with a decidedly modern edge. Emerging in 2013, Royal Blood quickly ascended, fueled by ferocious live performances and a debut album that became the fastest-selling British rock debut of the decade. Their self-titled release catapulted them to festival headliner status, solidifying their place as a force to be reckoned with. Subsequent albums, *How Did We Get So Dark?*, *Typhoons*, and *Back to the Water Below*, explored different sonic textures, incorporating elements of dance-rock and psychedelia, while retaining the core intensity. Their success stems not only from their sound but also from their authenticity – a raw, unpretentious connection with their audience that continues to resonate across the globe. While collaborations haven't defined their discography, their influence on the resurgence of stripped-down rock is undeniable. Now, deeply rooted as a stadium-filling act, the band continues to tour, recently releasing *Back to the Water Below*, proving that the power duo still knows how to electrify an audience.