Royal Blood
Brighton duo pulling enormous riffs from just bass and drums, with Mike Kerr's effects-split bass doing the work of a full guitar section.
Where to see Royal Blood
- The Prospect BuildingTickets
- O2 City Hall NewcastleTickets
- O2 Apollo ManchesterTickets
- Barrowland BallroomTickets
- Barrowland BallroomTickets
- University of Wolverhampton at The Civic HallTickets
- The Brighton CentreTickets
- Lotto Arena AntwerpenTickets
- AFAS LiveTickets
- Zenith Paris - La VilletteTickets
- AlcatrazTickets
- Le BikiniTickets
- 9:30 ClubTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- WarsawTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- History TorontoTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Commodore BallroomTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The Castro TheatreTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The BelascoTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The Prospect BuildingTickets
- O2 City Hall NewcastleTickets
- O2 Apollo ManchesterTickets
- Barrowland BallroomTickets
- Barrowland BallroomTickets
- University of Wolverhampton at The Civic HallTickets
- The Brighton CentreTickets
- Lotto Arena AntwerpenTickets
- AFAS LiveTickets
- Zenith Paris - La VilletteTickets
- AlcatrazTickets
- Le BikiniTickets
- 9:30 ClubTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- WarsawTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- History TorontoTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Commodore BallroomTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The Castro TheatreTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The BelascoTicketsOn sale Nov 13
About Royal Blood
Royal Blood is the rock duo of Mike Kerr, who sings and plays bass, and drummer Ben Thatcher. The pair formed in 2013 and broke through quickly: their self-titled debut album, released in 2014, went to number one in the UK on the strength of singles such as "Out of the Black" and "Figure It Out", and they won the Brit Award for British Group the following year.
The songs are short, heavy and built around blues-rock riffs, with Thatcher's drumming kept tight and loud. Their second album, How Did We Get So Dark?, also reached number one in 2017, and the third, Typhoons, topped the chart again in 2021 with a shift toward disco and dance rhythms under the riffs. Back to the Water Below followed in 2023, adding piano and a looser, more melodic approach.
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Questions about Royal Blood
What festivals is Royal Blood playing in 2027?
Royal Blood is booked at 3 festivals we cover: Hurricane 2027, Pinkpop 2027, Southside 2027.
Is Royal Blood on tour?
Yes. Royal Blood has 18 shows listed, from Bristol, UK on Nov 24, 2026 to Los Angeles, CA on Apr 22, 2027, plus 3 festivals on the page above.
Is Royal Blood playing Hurricane 2027?
Yes, Royal Blood is on the Hurricane 2027 lineup, June 18–20, 2027 at Eichenring, Scheeßel, Germany. They play Sunday, June 20.
Is Royal Blood playing Pinkpop 2027?
Yes, Royal Blood is on the Pinkpop 2027 lineup, June 18–20, 2027 at Megaland, Landgraaf, Netherlands. They play Friday, June 18.
Is Royal Blood playing Southside 2027?
Yes, Royal Blood is on the Southside 2027 lineup, June 18–20, 2027 at Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany. They play Saturday, June 19.
What kind of music does Royal Blood play?
Royal Blood plays alternative.
Who is in Royal Blood?
Royal Blood is Mike Kerr (bass, lead vocals) and Ben Thatcher (drums). Former members include Joe Dennis and Matt Swan.
When did Royal Blood form?
Royal Blood formed in Worthing in 2013.
What was Royal Blood's first album?
Royal Blood's first album was Royal Blood (2014). The latest is Dead Company (2026).