Ben Thatcher Breaks Down A Royal Blood Show

[@DrumeoOfficial]

No tracks or click, just a raw and dynamic live experience. 🦾 You can play along with this and many other Royal Blood songs inside Drumeo - Click on the link to get started: www.drumeo.com/trial.

[@themckayjohnson]

Can you guys get Ronnie Vannucci in an episode?!

[@suburbanindie]

But they literally use drum triggers which have to be timed to a click

[@benjitalent]

@@suburbanindie most of the samples are no longer than a few seconds long so we have to listen and adjust our tempos as we play. It’s a great feeling when you nail it though.

[@nephisgolfdriver2473]

Royal Blood are insanely good for a two piece. Glad Ben Thatcher is getting the recognition he deserves!

[@thankyourob]

I’ve been listening to Royal Blood for years and finally saw them live the past Friday. Seeing them live solidified everything I liked about them. Fan for life now. They absolutely killed it 🪓

[@DEADPEDAL]

I used to play their entire first album as a drum warmup. I know those songs backwards and forwards. They're not hard, they're high-energy, and they're simply a blast to play. I always describe the first album as a soundtrack to the longest bar fight in human history. It's so bad ass.

[@ritchiehenshaw9075]

Me and my brother always say 'It's like someone shitting in your ears in a good way'

[@briansmith9534]

Me too! I also played the bass parts to warm up. Really great album to break down

[@stephanyampolsky7187]

I can't believe it I had no idea HE was the one triggering the backing vocals and percussion/synth parts. Just makes them more badass!

[@fobos101]

Ben comes across so well, you can tell that he's just a guy living his best life playing drums for the fun of it. No wanky pretentiousness from it, just a guy and his best mate playing music with a bonus of getting paid.

[@Hearthacnut]

It's funny, I was thinking the exact opposite

[@eddyzengin7010]

The singer on the other hand

[@campingonthesand]

Correct❤

[@garethgladwinfield9644]

No pretentiousness….sat there wearing sun glasses indoors. Joke of a band.

[@S.Turnock]

i didn't get that at all...

[@BahamutBreaker]

Great interview!! I love that Drumeo shows us the human side of drummers, who often don’t get much of a voice in standard music media coverage.

[@BrandonToews]

👊🏻

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

"We don't play to a click and we don't play to any tracks" LOVE IT!

[@Lance37a]

They are so tight live.

[@TronciM]

​@Lance37a Two best friends who enjoy playing music together. It's a great feeling

[@kikibeemer5100]

Was so happily suprised by that! I always thought they were!

[@iEddiez]

I have seen footage which suggests otherwise. However, I can imagine at their own shows they play fully live.

[@frankymcdonald7176]

​@@iEddiezany vocal cues are played by ben on one of those roland pad things i think

[@trailsetter]

One of best sounding bands. Super simple without BS. Drums are amazing. I have huge respect for RB guys. Cheers.

[@BenJuan26]

I saw Royal Blood open for Queens of the Stone Age in Toronto around 2018. Don't get me wrong, QOTSA sounded amazing and put on a great show, but Royal Blood were my favourite part. It was the heaviest sound I had ever heard. My ears couldn't reconcile with my eyes only seeing two guys up there. Ben is a fantastic drummer. I can think of few drummers that are that solid no matter what beat is being played.

[@bearclash48]

I was also at that concert! I felt the same way and have seen royal blood 2 more times since then. Best live shows I have ever seen!

[@216Numbskull]

I'd also add "The Black Keys" to the list of 2 piece bands who were heavy as f%ck! At least when TBK first came out as a 2 piece band they were raw & heavy AF. Just saying... +++Peace Funk & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul My Friends+++ 🤘😜🤘

[@davidbalan6571]

Royal blood was the fastest selling British rock debut in three years, hitting number one in the UK and going twenty in ten countries including the US . They were lauded with Awards for Best New Band and Best Live Bands , the kerrang .

[@Just5Skykes]

Are we gettin a “Ben Thatcher hears ‘x’ for the first time”? Cause that would be awesome.

[@ryantobin1007]

Ben is an excellent drummer to play a long to. He's clean and his parts sound relatively simple but they have enough spice to them to keep it fun and interesting. He's right that Out of the Black is definitely a song that helps your left hand. One of my favorite drummers and just straight up good dude.

[@MrCoolTre]

My left hand didn’t work like that until I started playing that song

[@MrCoolTre]

“We wanna change up the set don’t wanna make it obvious that’s where the drum solo goes every night” - now this is a live band. Don’t wanna follow a script like so many do. I love it

[@danmay6192]

I had no idea he is triggering the vocals. I always thought it is on click, wow. I still remember the feeling when I first heart Out of the black drums... blew my mind.

[@danielbrown4442]

Takes me back to 2014, Ben Thatcher is such a beast

[@Rowanexen]

Royal Blood have been here for a decade... God damn!

[@McCool117]

Just saw these guys last December in Sydney. Absolutely loved it.

[@Sani_Motorcycle]

video editing for this episode is amazing !

[@dragonskateroffabulusness1013]

I cant believe this, just started to learn to play drums, Royal Blood is my favorite band and you guys just realease this treat of a video! I hope I can find all Royal Blood songs on your website. LOVE!! PS: dont forget to brush your teeth, ROCK N ROLL!

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks for hanging, Ben!

[@benjitalent]

Loved it man. Thanks for having me.

[@BrandonToews]

@@benjitalentgood times!

[@samquicky3052]

​@@benjitalent I play your songs in college

[@MofoMik]

Saw them last month in Australia. The sound these 2 guys produce is phenomenal. A few songs into the setlist, the crowd starting chanting "drum solo" and the singer Mike tells Ben to give them what they want, so he rips one out on the spot. Such an awesome show

[@Brunex92]

I absolutely LOVE Royal Blood, I'm watching this while I'm waiting for the show they're doing in Brazil in April, the first one I've ever been to. It's really exciting to see Ben talk about the show, his favorite songs to play, inspirations, etc.

[@willydafavela2245]

Vou estar lá também

[@n1lla]

I love Royal Blood. Good to see them get some recognition here.

[@LOSThefner]

Thank you for this interview! Royal Blood is my favorite band since 2014 - absolutely inspirational

[@DaySamuel]

My all time favourite band. Love Mike & Ben

[@dmoney8373]

It’s cute Ben and Brandon wore matching shoes.

[@BrandonToews]

😂

[@maccaronich]

One of the most fun concerts I've been to. Will definitely see them again

[@Louisejames23]

I met Ben last year & he’s every bit as nice as he seems, and an awesome drumming machine 🥁😬🤘

[@yonofui124]

Amazing interview, Royal Blood is one of my favorites bands and Ben oh my god, talented drummer, thanks drumeo!

[@thebakedtaco2879]

Ben is a badass and seems like a super down-to-earth, nice guy

[@hungryshark97]

18:45 always loved that little break that messes with your head. And now he played the toms twice in a row and I am amazed again! Love it! Seems like such a great guy!

[@junkandcrapamen]

I did a tour years ago as half of a duo of drums and keys with some backing tracks. Loved it. Being at the front of the stage was awesome.

[@J.Inkwell_art]

Royal bloooooood!! ❤❤❤❤ I would love to meet Ben one day. They are amazing live!!

[@notLime_]

Protect this man at all costs

[@johnmashina]

Dear Drumeo, excelent choice of modern contemporary drummers, as always. Is there a chance that we see some Morgan Rose of Sevendust? Very original and significant name in modern rock drumming. Keep doing what you do, guys, it is priceless!!!

[@Spirex06]

YES ! love these guys, sososo happy ya'll got the chance to interview mr ben

[@coiLz0r911]

Royal Blood are incredible, not just for a two piece but full stop. Some of my favorite music of all time, and I wasn't even a teen anymore when I first heard their stuff

[@konradzubrzycki5056]

I saw them this year in Austria supporting Muse. Great band! What a snare sound!

[@oscartomlinson11]

Saw them touring the UK after their second album and have seen them again since, I'm from near where they're from so it's insane to see them on Drumeo, 2 little English lads have grown up a bit now 🥲

[@jakeanderson1387]

Saw these dudes open up for Queens of the Stone Age at Red Rocks years back and was blown away. Phenomenal performers.

[@vash1203]

Amazing Interview! I'm looking forward to seeing them in April

[@saffyre6534]

My favourite drummer! I was so happy to see this video pop up in my notifications.

[@edgarrjsp]

Found this band from nowhere, just a few people listening. Moments after that, playing Forza Horizon 3 I was surprised with 2 song of them in the game. One week ago went to the show of them here in Rio de Janeiro, and can say. They are wild, and have a such unique energy. Ben pointed to me and wave his hand tô me at beginning of the show. I really fall for they sound. And knew a bunch of people who is fan from the bottom ❤. Ben, you're amazing.

[@Beefry222]

My son's first rock show, we got to see their stadium set in a little club as they were in between SF and LA. Such a big sound from two dudes. Heavy, explosive, and way too much fun. Love Ben and love this band.

[@notTHEcher]

These guys are so fuckin' cool. Such a HUGE sound...from 2 guys. LOVE THEM!!!

[@atquinn1975]

Incredibly groovy drummer. I'll have to check some more of these guys out!

[@Garythefireman66]

First saw these guys when they opened for Foo Fighters at CitiField in NYC, and I've been a huge fan ever since. 2 incredibly talented guys kicking ass and taking no prisoners 🤘🏻✊🏻✌🏻

[@dominicspizzirri4399]

I’ve been listening to these guys a lot lately, it’s funny this showed up. Love this band. Seems like a great guy too.

[@THEknightgamingOfficial]

Fun fact: fin balor’s theme song “catch your breath” was inspired by Out Of The Black Also hearing Ben mention One Trick Pony is awesome, 10/10 song

[@miskatonic6210]

Yeah, lazy WWE composers always steal famous music and always suck total ass at it. Talent free leeches.

[@an032nv]

First started listening to these guys in 2015 when they were on Howard Stern. Finally got to see them live for the first time a few months ago and they did not disappoint. Great band and great video with Ben.

[@sombrerosrule]

Drumeo: fantastic video as a guitarist I love understanding yalls world better through videos like this. Drummers: if they don’t play to a clique, how the hell does the length of his triggers like the background harmonies stay in time

[@thebushmaster0544]

he plays them at the right time

[@blakewalters6855]

Love this band. And especially the drum parts to a lot of Royal's songs they're so dope.

[@HomebrewHorsepower]

Saw them a couple months ago in Salt Lake City. Amazing show.

[@themadhiker]

I saw Ben causally standing outside Finsbury Park station in London just minding his own business. Wish I’d stopped to say hello but thought it was pretty cool to see a bonafide rockstar in every day life.

[@SpiderDan2099]

All that amazing sound and they are only two dudes 😮 oh man what a beautiful kit 🥰🥁 I am gonna have to check out some more 'Royal Blood' they rock! Thanks for this @Drumeo you guys rock too 😊

[@SpiderDan2099]

😂 I know if I were on tour I would not be able to live without my PS5 😅🎮

[@dmitrikhutko7729]

Love every video that drumeo puts out, amazing content even if im not familiar with the band 🔥

[@lizb3139]

One of my favourite drummers

[@virgile_bldrch]

We need more drum cam from Ben !!

[@citrineflora]

The last show I went to was Royal Blood in Portland, and DAMN they crushed it! Every single person was rocking out hard. Basically a huge party. So sick!

[@ericthorpe5670]

This was awesome! I loved the insight and the behind the scenes look at these tracks that I've loved for years. I love Back to the Water Below so much that I've loved it for infinity years. Great interview as well. Liked and subscribed.

[@adrianorestaino1416]

watching someone creating drums to an early bloc party song and then reacting to to original would be great, matt tong was a genius!

[@maksymlapin5751]

Nice to meet you at Drumeo Ben! What a drummer 🤘⚡💪

[@deedstreak]

Ben is one of the best to ever do it!! Loved this video

[@gmdragon117]

I loved seeing Royal Blood!! Soo good!!

[@xPULPxVELVETx]

One of the best bands ever! Seen 3 times and met Mike Kerr. Coolest guys

[@keithpratt1849]

Love this band and his rock solid, tasteful drumming.

[@donaldlandon1475]

Dude has groove for days!!!

[@applepeel1662]

Gonna see them live tomorrow!

[@fraga.matias]

I've been a Royal Blood fan since I first heard them. Saw them live once in 2018, gonna see them in April again. I gotta say I'm REALLY impressed that the tracks are triggered by Ben and not automatic while playing to a click track. I would have assumed that was the case. This makes my appreciation for this band much bigger. Great video!

[@arvincharles]

First time hearing Royal Blood. They sound good! Will have to check out their discography

[@gabrielbueno5640]

one of the best episodes for sure! brilliant inventive drummer

[@RedbackRecordz]

Such an Awesome band! What a laid back cool dude! So inspiring to list to. 🤘🤘

[@danielrodrigues8384]

Royal bom demais, tá louco! Curto demais essa linha de bateria deles.

[@willydafavela2245]

Vou estar la no áudio pro show deles em SP

[@thiagovictor1020]

@@willydafavela2245 eu fui nesse show! Absurdo de bom

[@ledifw3891]

One of the most underated drummers out there

[@meirabass]

Those drums sound SICK! ❤

[@kathrynjohnson8011]

Seen Royal Blood 3 times now. They're bloody brilliant

[@sebawenn]

Awesome drummer, awesome video, thank you guys!

[@luoleilinaonmars]

Love them, always been impressed by the fact they’re a 2 pieces band, but even more impressed now that I know Ben triggers the other sounds himself 👌🏻👌🏻

[@MoniqueBernic]

Just chucking a comment here that I would love you guys to do some content with Pau Villareal from The Warning!

[@saauuulll]

Are you guys sharing one pair of shoes?? Haha! Great video and interview. Keep up the great work!

[@BrandonToews]

Of course!😂

[@guy8029]

As a non drummer, watching him do the triggers whilst also drumming was impressive as hell

[@Speedofsound9]

Ben has always been one of my favs!

[@mikechalabi9763]

I hope we get some more Royal Blood featured on the channel.. Maybe a Hears Royal Blood for the first time video

[@greegor7305]

ive been waiting on this for a long time

[@blanchertthomas3640]

'' I Hear Trouble Coming ' Very Killer Drummer ., Knows His Business . . Mr. Ben T. ; Royal. Blood !!!!! Thanks Drumeo And Company For Your Staff/Channel Brilliance In Taste . . Grrrreat Episode., Keep Feeding !!!!! ❤ N ✊ !!!!!

[@jakeharwood3269]

Royal Blood was amazing live in Austin! Love that the two of you have matching shoes! 😂

[@SyntheticFuture]

The flow if this interview is impressive. Especially since it was early shot in bits and edited together. Super dope 👌🏻

[@hunterotails2015]

Funny how so many musicians are getting on bands for having prerecorded elements to their live show but here the drummer is hitting those triggers to play them, they're not just synced up through the PA

[@snapfest10]

Brandon: "Hey Ben, make sure we wear matching Vans shoes for this interview!"

[@BrandonToews]

😂

[@markbryant8321]

Brilliant interview 👏 well done

[@TronciM]

Very solid drummer

[@tomcanningmusic4923]

This man grooves

[@geraldhartley]

Such an innovative and unique band. Ben is a phenomenal drummer and showman!! Saw them live from the front row in SLC in November. Love that you gave him the spotlight here! 💪

[@TheFinalJumper]

that is what I was waiting for

[@ElBenjadoYT]

I really want more from Ben on the channel 💖💖

[@aderiley6592]

Love this band ❤️‍🔥🤘

[@bigmikey690]

Snare sounds awesome

[@MrAnimal47]

Ben is the one you want in your band 😮 a stage monster!

[@luismunoz4513]

Hace poco me quede pegado con esta muy buena banda. Muy interesante todo lo que aplica y tiene que hacer para mantener una banda de solo 2 integrantes.

[@themckayjohnson]

Seeing Dom Howard from MUSE and Ronnie Vannucci Jr from The Killers each have their own episode from Drumeo would be a DREAM! 👀

[@alessandrotodaro5689]

Great great drummer. But now we want also Dominic Howard from muse. One of my favorite drummer and so underrated in my opinion 🤟🏻