Royal Blood - Figure It Out (Glastonbury 2023)

Warning: Contains flashing images.
Royal Blood perform Figure It Out at Glastonbury 2023.
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[@elrlax]

I LOVE BEN RUNNING ALL THE STAGE TO PLAY THE ONLY NOTE IN THE CYMBAL FOR THE INTRO

[@j3sSM4iN]

iconic lmaoo

[@danzai]

exactly what I thought.. most anti-climactic drum part of all time

[@monichimusic]

lmaooooo

[@rpichardormz]

OMG Ben is wearing a Monkeys t-shirt just like Matt Helders wore a Royal Blood shirt 10 years ago!

[@Devananta-Rafiq]

Full circle moment

[@fredbeeg9488]

I thought of exactly that, at last he returned the favor.

[@sydney9011]

I'm fairly certain they're friends

[@you_tune]

That's a fantastic connection! It's always exciting to see musicians paying homage to their fellow artists and creating those subtle nods and connections through their fashion choices. When artists wear band t-shirts of their peers, it's a testament to the mutual respect and admiration within the music community.

[@_turing_1984]

actually in 2014 Ben use a t shirt with a photo of Matt using the Royal Blood shirt

[@mikemaiocco2538]

This guy is covering guitar and bass parts on a short scale Gretsch bass and doing a hell of a job. excellent

[@blackwingvalleylover]

Amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jezza10181]

It saves on the wages bil

[@FulvioSantucci]

Just saw these guys open for Muse, it's just unbelievable they are just two. The live sound is absolutely massive

[@striife8035]

yoo i was there that show was so good

[@geofreak75]

Wow! I bet that was one killer show!

[@muscle_museum1]

Saw them in The Hague, they put up a hell of a show.

[@kenspeechley1867]

Saw them open for Muse, in Plymouth. Totally brilliant!

[@FulvioSantucci]

@@kenspeechley1867 same show but in San Siro :)

[@darvis111]

I saw these guys open for the Foo Fighters back in 2017 and they sounded incredible. Absolutely mental sound from a two piece.

[@samondrums4337]

Cal Jam?

[@germatrix]

@@samondrums4337 I was there!

[@niespiebozwiedzamszkocje]

yip, ive seen them too at Murrayfield 2017 before Foo's and straight away i knew they are unique. Same was with Mastodon when I saw them before Metallica 2007 at Wembley :)

[@darrenbarlow5759]

I didn't know they're were a 2 piece until this video. Wow! It's beyond me how he makes a bass sound like that!

[@jericho3161]

Same!!

[@markinchs3629]

I was like, “where’s the rest of the band?” OMG, these guys ROCK and sound incredible.

[@mogmason6920]

The rest of the band are backstage.

[@phipschi4255]

@@mogmason6920 that's just wrong though.

[@daviddavis1322]

@@phipschi4255 There are backup singers and guitarist for some songs in the back / dark area of the stage. This one sounds like it's just the two of them.

[@Cookienx]

​@@daviddavis1322 Royal blood just consist of a bassist and drummer and the bassist uses pedals to distort his bass to sound like a guitar in a few od their songs

[@kaeldlr2018]

So glad to see Ben Thatcher supporting indie bands with their merch

[@yncsNt]

It's a reference to when the arctic monkeys drummer wore royal blood merch to Glastonbury 10 years ago XD

[@truebloodtheband]

the audience chanting the solo will always make us smile

[@theeternaltao9036]

Check out their perfomance at lollapalooza argentina The crowd went wild and the band was way better than rhcp who headlined that day

[@j3sSM4iN]

Nawnawnananananaw

[@IcefoxX5]

Lmao at Ben sprinting towards his drumset for a single cymbal hit

[@moonirah123]

He ain't missing his cue for the world lmao

[@arnobchowdhury9641]

I thought I will be impressed by a guy playing bass like a guitar. Instead, I am more impressed by how fluid this drummer is.

[@battmarn]

Benji is amazing

[@samuelbgoodwin]

These videos are coming out thick and fast and I am definitely here for it!

[@rishavroy1455]

That live bass tone is a punch in the face..!!!😱

[@friendlyattack1181]

Such a groove, bread and butter. Love how when rock bands get skinny it just amplifies the rhythm and groove. White stripes. Less is more, or mess is lore

[@tkmslee]

Just a bass player and drummer??? My mind is fucking blown right now!

[@Alex-x1v8b]

3:49 the momentum, the sound, pure high class rock n roll of the new era

[@alanshewitt]

And for all the gear snobs, homie is playing Glastonbury’s main stage on a $300 bass.

[@Jxgzy]

To be fair, he has a few thousand quid worth of pedals

[@jamesorrell7462]

@@Jxgzy Yeah when you're processing the bass as much as he is, you don't really need amazing pickups. Just something that plays well and stays in tune

[@kalidesu]

And a $300 pitch shifting pedal and a $3000 wireless system. XD

[@jamesphelps2793]

​@@jamesorrell7462fairly sure he will have swapped the pickups from whatever muddy ones came in the guitar. But if he hasn't, that's maximum rock 'n roll!

[@javannapoli2018]

I literally bought this exact bass in this colour last year because of him as my first bass guitar. Normally, he uses a sunburst one, so it was pretty cool seeing this thumbnail of him holding nearly exactly what I have in front of me.

[@claragougeon6984]

Saw them last week at Muse's concert in Lyon they were just fantastic love them 🥰🥰

[@you_tune]

That's amazing! Attending a Muse concert in Lyon must have been an incredible experience, especially with the fantastic performances from Arctic Monkeys. Muse is known for their captivating live shows, filled with stunning visuals, energetic performances, and a powerful stage presence. Combining their electrifying performance with the talent and charm of Arctic Monkeys surely made for an unforgettable night.

[@3TimesFaster]

@@you_tune Nice AI/Bot reply

[@wackyweasel804]

I just saw them on Sunday in Milton Keynes 🤌, both Royal Blood and Muse, AMAZING.

[@JManners10]

​@@wackyweasel804i thought royal blood looked a little flat compared to when ive seen them before... maybe glasto was a heavy one for them 😂

[@MC_MMV]

@@wackyweasel804 i was there too. incredible!

[@ratsalad1]

Love the use of octave effects to bring the bass into the forefront

[@BryceDriesenga]

Yeah, I believe he runs some octave stuff and then through actual guitar amps as well.

[@realdocloco]

The octave (up) is actually used to emulate a guitar with his bass.

[@MarcoStarink]

Thanks for explaining. Was looking for the guitarist...

[@batshitmasterplan]

@@BryceDriesengaI did some research and he’s not using traditional amps, he’s using FOUR KEMPERS!!! FOUR FUCKING KEMPERS!!!

[@BryceDriesenga]

@@batshitmasterplan Ooh dang. Not sure if he's always done that or that's more recent? Wild though!

[@wolveraza9896]

Just found this band a week ago . On this song .... JUST F/N WOW. Bass with distortion with drums two piece NOT A THING .. cannot believe I slept on them for so long . Innovative and SUPER COOL ... just amazing and LOVE IT . This and boilermaker my favs ... so far . Hyper talented .

[@bramvermaat1453]

I saw them last year. Great live sound! Incredible duo.

[@JadBourji]

Cant believe its the first time I hear them.. DAAAAAAAMN GOOOOD

[@Kompoism]

Got 3 albums to catch up on, a lot of people love the first 2 albums the most and I'm not gonna argue about it, but the 3rd album has some amazing songs on it even if it's a got more synths and other sounds in there. Hopefully you've been watching Royal Blood videos ever since lol :D

[@JadBourji]

@@Kompoism thanks for the advice!

[@eladgellert]

You guys ate so good I hope to see you live in the future

[@corrinehanes7913]

When Royal Blood started it wasn't intended to be a two piece. What you see now is the result of a LOT of experimentation during very early days just practicing. In short order the guys realized that what they came up with just worked as is, and every time they tried to add another element it actually detracted from the sound. Respect to them for not trying to fix what wasn't broken.

[@dl.puncea]

My man running to get to the drums in time. Best!

[@benjamindavis2037]

I can't believe we were so lucky to have these guys play a small venue in SLC Utah. It was the best show I have ever been to.

[@manicmelomaniac4652]

I was in this audience and they were phenomenal

[@beauruutz]

I feel like I've Rock n Roll for 1st time... again...

[@townzen190]

Glastonbury always looks amazing, I dream of going to the fest someday.

[@stephenjones7804]

Recently got into this duo I got their first three albums, typhoons took a couple of hearings to get into, but the first two was immediately I like this.

[@ideationkiki]

How do they rock so hard with just a bass and drums!!?? Mind blown!

[@laughlin301]

I initially thought Royal Blood were alright but after a few listens I got really into them. Thank god they're bringing back good music into the charts

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

I really dig Royal Blood. Their latest album blew me away.

[@flaminghorizon1510]

I love them, the latest album is objectively the weakest too so if you haven’t heard the 1st or 2nd, they’ll be sure to impress ❤️

[@ErimlRGG]

@@flaminghorizon1510 exactly my thoughts... It's not a bad album but it's pretty weak but it does have some bangers

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

@@flaminghorizon1510 I dig their earlier stuff too. I know I'm in the minority, but I really like their latest.

[@glitchedout8079]

@@InfectiousGroovePodcast here here, typhoons was such a breath of fresh air

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

@@glitchedout8079 That's how I felt. I don't dislike their earlier stuff but I really liked the change of pace.

[@emilianoxicotencatl6017]

3:50 I got goosebumps

[@gavinwood8431]

We saw Royal Blood in Birmingham last year, and they were unbelievable good.

[@geofreak75]

Top notch performance! And what a crowd! You can hear them singing along to every word!

[@Longy_b]

Why is there never any low end in BBC music mixes? This is literally a bassist and a drummer and there's such a lack of bass in the mix!

[@likecrazyhorse]

I've noticed that all of these mixes have been horrible so far

[@SirFooplesTheThird]

Welcome to Glastonbury. Where the mix is shit, moshing is frowned upon and 90% of the audience is too high to notice who the fuck is playing

[@giggs102]

mixed for tv or iphones tbh

[@jamesorrell7462]

You'll find they're using pretty much the same mix that they send out to the audience (with the addition of audience facing mics) and because bass carries further, the FOH mixing engineer won't mix as much bass into the music because it's coming through the main speakers at a decent volume.

[@douglasreid699]

probably set up for pop music and signers rather than actual bands that play instruments live. its a big assumption but the speaker set up has similar design to the Muse concert in Glasgow last friday i was at, being in the crowd you heard it, was great audio. so the crowd most likely enjoyed it, but how that converts into a video to be streamed i dont know if the need to adapt anything. the Foo Fighter videos sounded loud, not sure why this one sounds different.

[@StanQualen]

That's alotta noise and great sound for just two blokes 👍

[@chrishague8759]

Amazing, sounds like lead and its actually bass guitar 🎸

[@brutalrock927]

My fav Blood's song ! Excellent live !!!

[@Rakkonai]

I called this track from the start, I even told Mike in Manchester (thirsty scholars pub) that figure it out was the true banger. He might be southern but at least he listened to the wisdom (eventually).

[@mikebenfield8618]

Coming from a full blooded American - we have no idea how to participate in a festival like they do on the other side of the planet.

[@danglesnipecelly13]

Saw them open up for foo fighters in 2015. Such a great fckn duo.

[@ericanderson8668]

First time seeing these guys in a couple days as they are a scheduled to open for Queens of the Stone Age. Can’t wait!

[@carlosnavarroh1404]

i didn't even know that a bass could sound like this. dude is amazing.

[@joshlarison8306]

Dang I had only heard their studio stuff, they put on a hell of a show

[@whatlad1125]

i saw them open for qotsa in 2017, they were sick then, i'm glad to see them on the rise nowadays

[@galenmarick8850]

Mike is a musical Jedi!!!!!!

[@michaelross7153]

This is Rock 'N' Roll. Anyone tells you different. Doesn't know their arse from their elbow. Glastonbury 150k while the sunsets. One handed rifts, a drummer from the gates of hell in a Monkeys vest. They know it, to! Royal Blood are the ones your Mother warned you about. Let's Go! This is proper! Trust Me X One love X

[@69gavfriend]

Best act i seen at Glastonbury

[@RafaelDiaz-nu4mv]

This guys sound a thousand times better than any other recent artist of the last 10 years.

[@bielmark99]

I love those guys so much for making great music with just two instruments

[@kathymatthews1684]

Can't get much better than this Yeah❤❤ 2025 still sounds so sweet Hell yeah!!!

[@Jafiveon]

There are few universal truths in this world. The complete inability of a crowd to clap in time is one them.

[@macleadg]

😂😂

[@compliance411]

A friggin power duo for the luv 🙌

[@allantomlinson6961]

man I love that distorted bass

[@shamsam69]

They are the Alton Towers of the Music world. Breaks down all the time with technical issues but when it works it's FUCKING ACE

[@vickycasas9942]

i just love this song!!!!!!🫡

[@reniisgod]

Mike playing the shit outta that Gretsch. Unreal sound

[@DK-wr9nd]

I watch this whenever I feel down.

[@krustychorotega]

from long time, i was not seeing a Ludwig Lm402 in a live performer ... great.. i really love it

[@anotherguy1331]

FANTASTIC!!!!

[@TheBelse]

Amazing and smashed it ...ace rock n roll finish.

[@adamcoe]

must be a super busy guy, playing drums in royal blood and rapping in run the jewels

[@yuichitsuruta]

Soooooo Cool!!!!

[@thiagolima3174]

The frame at 1:31... just amazing

[@xenozip805]

Agreed, such an amazing shot!

[@johnzackarias11]

0:09 isn't bad either!

[@Cola.Cube.]

A wanna be Pete Townsend😂😂

[@leivyashin3689]

Their performance is always amazing 🔥

[@eviedrumming-oe4nd]

Awesome love royal blood 🤘❤️❤️🥁🎸

[@michellegbruce]

This is Amazing Thank you Ahhhh!!!

[@hunterbidenscrackdealer3753]

How the fuck is that much sound from 2 instruments!!! And how can they sound so good live!! Un real!

[@jonathan53219]

I Love the vibe of glasto

[@dave136]

Brilliant band 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👊🏻🇬🇧

[@ThisIsMeOnYoutube]

We had tickets to see RB in April 2020 but for some reason that didn't work out. So far they haven't been in our area but as soon as they are we're there.

[@leovlogslife]

Muse, Artic Monkeys, and Royal Blood on tour together would be pretty 🔥🔥🔥

[@you_tune]

A tour featuring Muse, Arctic Monkeys, and Royal Blood would undoubtedly be a powerhouse collaboration of rock music. These three bands have carved their own unique paths in the music industry, each bringing their distinctive styles and energetic performances to the stage. The combination of Muse's grandiose and epic soundscapes, Arctic Monkeys' infectious indie rock anthems, and Royal Blood's powerful and hard-hitting rock would create an electrifying atmosphere that fans would be buzzing about.

[@gandhygarcia1693]

I would sell my kidney for this

[@saulibus1]

@@you_tunethank you for a very inspirational prophecy

[@hazrel]

I need QOTSA toooo!

[@MW-3002]

Muse and Royal Blood are already touring right now 🔥🤘🏻

[@johnpender3732]

Best band Royal blood never disappoints love them ❤️ ♥️

[@AngelCruz-oh7yw]

2 guys? 2 GUYS?? lol lol these guys are freaking great! Amazing!

[@guitarz]

Rock n Rolll will be just fine

[@myndcrime346]

Just a guy and a bass...a guy and a drum set...MAKING SUCH AMAZING NOISE! 🤘❤️‍🔥🤘

[@eloisehunt1787]

LOVE U SO MUCH!!!

[@jcoffy]

Ben just dances his ass off behind the kit. So fun to watch .

[@cdeaker]

Saw them live in 2014 at Electric Ballroom, Camden, London. Great band

[@spacenerd9499]

I saw RB open for Gun n Roses a few years back. I was floored it was two guys! 🤘🤘🤘

[@xxtheeyesxx]

After so many years i'm still feeling sorry for them... As we're music listeners we owe them huge succes, we didn't get them a huge monthly listeners on spotify... Theirs songs on another level and they are the last representatives of rock music with Queens of the Stone Age...

[@ush45]

New album went number 1 in the Charts

[@xxtheeyesxx]

Yeah i heard that, it's fantastic.@@ush45

[@bodhisattva2348]

​@@ush45 then why they still opening for people?

[@FuriousFire898]

They get number 1s but they simply don’t maintain a following especially on social media. No reason why, but hey i do all i can

[@herbie0408]

Looks like one of my old workplaces, two men doing the work of 5 or 6

[@soulknight5330]

Genius.

[@ronaldrodriguez786]

Should be much more popular than what they are great heavy band

[@JamoonXerxesSauber]

Along with Viagra boys and QOTSA, the highlight of glasto this year. Can see why they are touring with Muse, the bassist is basically Chris Wolstenholme on crack (not slagging Chris, he is a phenomenal bassist and innovative with riffs and tones, but Kerr took that and really ran with it).

[@reneapalit64]

Amazing! doing lead and bass at the same time.

[@addsfsds]

Royal blood are the best ❤

[@you_tune]

Absolutely! Royal Blood is undeniably one of the most exciting and dynamic rock bands of recent years. Their unique blend of heavy, riff-driven rock and infectious melodies has garnered them a dedicated and passionate fanbase.

[@addsfsds]

@@you_tune and I'm a loyal part or this fanbase! I can't wait for the new album to come out 😍

[@you_tune]

@@addsfsds That's fantastic to hear! Being a loyal part of the fanbase is a wonderful feeling, as it means you have a deep connection and appreciation for the music and artistry of the band. Anticipating the release of a new album is an exciting time filled with anticipation and curiosity about the direction the band will take with their music.

[@roxygenband]

Ok i want that Bass guitar !!! Fucking amazing❤🔥🔥

[@MrInsensibile]

Great band, i love RB since day 1

[@fionapywell5132]

Love these ❤

[@stormyandcold]

Saw them at Milton Keynes Bowl with Muse and The Warning. You've got to see and hear it yourself. That bass sounds massive in RL.

[@daves6394]

yes i saw that..thought the warning were better. theres only so much you can do when the bass player plays like a frustrated lead guitarist. i wasnt impressed

[@birchward]

I thought when John Entwistle /JACK BRUCE , passed that was the end of the great bass players , but this guy is the real deal , and great vocals also ! MAGIC ! . WHAT A TALENT ! and the drummer is a class , guy too ! to complete the Power house performance .

[@richardromanyshyn608]

Had to get a Gretch shortscale after that song first came out. Have the burst one. Kid wants to learn to play it. And yeah I figured it out. England isnt that big of a place. Sent here for safe keeping theory. K💜

[@psykoska28]

playing live in front of thousands with a less than 500$ Gretch short scale bass. Hell of a good baby

[@nosdnaw]

Royal Blood is insane 🤩🔥🤘🖤

[@angiebrokaw7984]

Just.YES BIT!

[@davibellanne116]

Holly! ❤ Greetings from Japan 🇯🇵

[@AnUntitledPicture]

Got the EXACT same bass 😍🤘

[@eyo8766]

I can imagine how massive their sound is

[@you_tune]

Absolutely! Both Muse and Arctic Monkeys are known for their powerful and impactful sound that fills arenas and captivates audiences. Their music is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, combining intricate instrumentals, dynamic vocals, and a rich sonic landscape that creates an immersive and larger-than-life experience.

[@andro.5678]

​@@you_tune?

[@johnhennessey5]

@@you_tuneno actual person writes like this (bot)

[@vanessapanek9959]

That’s why I was so nice to William and Henry when I met them

[@dannyh9290]

Wasn't into them until I saw them support Muse at Huddersfield. Truly great band!

[@droid1008]

Hudders gang