MIKE KERR (

It’s a hot and sunny afternoon in Latvia. The second day of the biggest music event in Baltics - Positivus festival, and here we are, chatting with Mike Kerr - the bassist-frontman half of the British power duo Royal Blood. In this video, Mike talks about his earliest memories of music, the unique sound of Royal Blood and why the bass guitar is now his main instrument.
Watch ROYAL BLOOD Interview Part 2 where Mike talks about the way he picks guitar pedals and the PLASMA Pedal on their upcoming album and the new song Boilermaker:
• MIKE KERR (@royalblood...
And don't forget to check out the PLASMA itself:
• PLASMA PEDAL by Gamech...

[@markbowensmoustache]

this is so high quality you can see all the flaws he doesn't have

[@romerosneck]

😂😂😂

[@luisfregonezi]

hi ultracheese1 hello! Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@thomasva8158]

@@romerosneck LP

[@thomasva8158]

@@romerosneck d. V. Ccfcuh

[@karenharrison1212]

😂😂😂👍

[@buckoz3353]

This is probably every basis and drummer’s dream come true!

[@jackberry]

4:33 this is so major. Such a solid thing for people learning to hear. Embrace that lost feeling when you're new to something. Don't take to all the theory right away and try so hard to make sense of things... just stew for a bit in the unknown. Trial by fire.

[@GormGear]

2:28 Weird than in a previous interview he attributed a lot of sound to being influenced by Muse but that seems to have been completely dropped

[@LucyWithoutDiamonds]

Yes thats true but I think they are, even if they don´t say it haha :D for example their new song "King" sounds so heavy influenced by Muse^^

[@derianefrain5745]

All artists do that, one interview they say one influence, then on other one they say another, is like just saying what is at the top of your head at the moment

[@EpicStuffMan1000]

he is talking there about where he got the more than one amp idea from, wheras muse is more of a songwriting influence

[@derianefrain5745]

@@EpicStuffMan1000 Yeah, also if i can recall correctly in another one (the boss one i think) he talks about how to get a really good distorted bass sound, and he talks about Chris getting that tone recording in two amps like on Hysteria.

[@garmen-]

He still talks a lot about Muse in most interviews

[@markbryant8321]

hes is the nuts proud to be english royal sussex mate both best ever two make a massive sound . love thre songs never get bored at all big thumbs up guys love yah from a fellow drummer kll it every time

[@GamechangerAudio]

Thanks for the comment! They're truly awesome! :)

[@luisfregonezi]

hi mark! hey bro! Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@luisfregonezi]

@@GamechangerAudio Hi Gamechanger!! hey , Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@counterclockwisefilms3814]

I love nothing more than knowing that I have so much in common with my favorite artist 😀

[@dragendelao]

Too many people in the comments are complaining. If you don’t like them, don’t watch the video :-) EZ Love the shit out of Royal Blood tho. Saw them open for Foo’s, play at outside lands and then open for QOTSA. These dudes rock!

[@jim4506]

could only dream of seeing royal blood and QOSTA play at the same concert

[@luisfregonezi]

Hi @Dragen DeLaO ! Hey man, Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@luisfregonezi]

@@jim4506 Hi Jim! hellow! hey, Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@mrpres17]

Didn't even showcase that plasma pedal with boilermaker hmmm? Can't wait to hear the actual track though, he makes that pedal shine with that sick riff 🤘

[@luisfregonezi]

hello Mrpres!! hey Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@LucyWithoutDiamonds]

Nice and fresh video (they´ve been underground for quite a while eh?) :D Also thanks alot for the subtitles :D

[@luisfregonezi]

hi lucy! hello!! hey Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@GamechangerAudio]

⚡HEY!!! ⚡Know BAND OF SKULLS? We met them too - watch a short film we made about their latest album tour and their roots in Southampton: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3-YnK15obt8q9U

[@grantwallace1882]

Brilliant

[@luisfregonezi]

Hi Grant! hey!! hello my friend, Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@buckoz3353]

I swear to god if you guys need to be inducted into the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame once we hit the 40s!

[@laurahunter1783]

I started playing piano at 6 and ditched it at 12 as well! Rubbish with sheet music too😂

[@mauriciomacedo8130]

Hello Gamechanger, would you allow me to take this documentary subtitle in my language and post it on my personal channel? Thank you

[@luisfregonezi]

hi Mauricio!! hello bro, hey Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@irfana6549]

interesting how he make weird tuning to make tunes

[@luisfregonezi]

hello irfan! hey! Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@kevinhaakede]

How To Sound Like Death From Above by busting the bank

[@luisfregonezi]

hello Kevin! hello bro Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

They sound like if you played a 44rpm DFA1979 record on 33 1/3rpm by mistake. Or just DFA trying to play after accidentally snorting some crushed up tramadol instead of coke.

[@jordy2x_]

Johnathan Doe they literally sound nothing like death from above. sure the rig is similar but the riffs are way different.

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

OCEANS If you slow down death from above and play them to a bouncy/ploddy beat, the riffs are very similar. Speaking as someone who’s done it on bass for lols. You can also do the reverse, play Royal Blood fast and it kinda turns into DFA

[@jordy2x_]

Johnathan Doe yes but in order to make them sound similar the amount of tweaking is just absurd, means you’re changing the groove and beat, essentially creating a completely new song.

[@buckoz3353]

If you’re a three-piece band Royal Blood got your back because now your guitar is Consolo while the bass player actually holds down the fort appropriately and probably one of the best ways possible! Because they invented a way to do that. In fact they ARE that just as a whole!!!!

[@Killguy-]

They didn't invent anything, it's been done. Maybe not just bass and drums, but they didn't invent a two piece rock band or the amp switch...

[@buckoz3353]

@@Killguy- well I mean I know there’s two piece bands like the black keys that also exists too. I’m guessing a similar thing I’ve been done with metal for songs. I’m actually heard it used so I mean yeah. I’m aware of it maybe invent it was the right word discovered the potential in this idea maybe I guess.

[@rjwdofficial]

he was learning Queen songs?????? why???????? #celia3

[@luisfregonezi]

Hellow bro! hey, Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@Killguy-]

Cause Queen is a kickass band with very talented musicians

[@EJ2K2K]

He got skinny

[@Himizu2023]

Why is he so slim lol. I didn't recognize the guy in the sunglasses as him at all.

[@xipaltoval]

F you

[@wilson2810]

found his 'unique' sound when he first heard death from above

[@kevinhaakede]

thats exactly what i thought

[@luisfregonezi]

hello Paul!! hey man, Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@luisfregonezi]

@@kevinhaakede Hi Kevin! hey bro, hello! Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@MrDanieloneill]

Its not a very unique sound.

[@Bcwilderness]

they are young in a good way, everything is copied, they are doing a jigsaw their way but the picture is the same, kinda white stripes muse qotsa vibe, zepp undertows, they are tight the tone is good and capable of writing catchy hooks and riffs, all the right mix, but true not unique by any means, they wont be the last im sure :)

[@thomaslangman9216]

But they are still distinct

[@Dasaev88]

4string they are anyways unique

[@Bcwilderness]

@@Dasaev88 good for you

[@luisfregonezi]

hi Daniel!! hellow man, Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@Supa_Scpa]

Death From Above 1979 does it better

[@bonarjames-oneill2483]

They sound so much thinner tho

[@alexhurlstone2629]

This guy knows

[@xPaulxOx]

don't know if better but they definitely did it before, I thought he would acknowledge it, still love royal blood tho, they are amazing.

[@gotmilk307]

Supa_Sc00pa1994 yeah except death from above sounds shit live

[@thomaslangman9216]

@@gotmilk307 Royal Blood certainly have above excellent live sound quality

[@soundforce22]

"unique sound" lol

[@luisfregonezi]

Hi Angelo! hey bro, Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@the_harvan]

The wife-beater is not a good look.

[@nymsands]

uhhhhhhhhhh yeah it is

[@patricktracey6014]

And it’s not called a wife beater you American freak @Harvey Clay

[@williamstevens2382]

It is called a wife beater and it’s not an American thing😂

[@the_harvan]

@@patricktracey6014 How dare you call me American! You, sir, have just crossed the line.

[@ML-nj4qi]

Mike Kerr plays the bass like a guitar...here's a thought?? Why don't you just play the guitar? You're no bassist Kerr, try playing those riffs with a real band and see how fast you get shown the door.

[@mk1995dragons]

You can't have that real low end with a guitar, and funnily enough, you can't have that thick heavy distorted fake guitar sound created on the bass on a guitar either. He's already said in the other video, he wants to do things wrong. That itself I think answers your question quite a lot.

[@luisfregonezi]

@@mk1995dragons Hellow Michiaki!! hey bro, Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@luisfregonezi]

@AJ hi Aj!! hellow bro! hey man, Greetings from Brazil !Excuse me, this is so important to me My Powerduo bass and drums band is releasing the first EP! We are in the second videoclip and working on the promotion! Can you give us your feedback? We would be so happy in meet each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDGaGiibqmXsKs

[@AnUnbotheredQueen]

I also played piano since I was 4 years old and quit when I was 13. piano sucks man.

[@didsheaskaboutme]

Piano is how real musicians learn how music works. I don’t take any musician seriously who says any instrument let alone piano sucks. And I am mainly a guitar player, studied classical.

[@AnUnbotheredQueen]

@@didsheaskaboutme Well, honestly I don't think piano sucks but how they teach little kids hate music. I've never learned rock song or something interesting, it was mostly Czerny and it was irritating for a kid to play songs they don't like over and over and over and over. the piano class was more like a factory that run by unsuccessful pianist and collage students to make money out of middle class parents. idk how the other country teach music to kids, but these are how I felt r n. (back then I thought piano's not good for me because I don't have any talent even though I've got absolute pitch.)

[@mattylar2925]

Piano doesn’t suck. Everyone has different preferences. You should be careful what you say cause you can hurt other people.

[@AnUnbotheredQueen]

@@mattylar2925 Dude all I said was "piano sucks"... there are lot worse on the internet.

[@sammysalami2340]

I feel piano is a nice place to start, but yeah it does get pretty boring once you've been playing for more than a year.