Royal Blood - Figure It Out (Glastonbury 2023)

[@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

[@rlaxjules]

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

[@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

[@mikemaiocco2538]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@samuelbgoodwin]

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

[@CiscosDisco22]

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

[@chrishague8759]

Amazing, sounds like lead and its actually bass guitar 🎸

[@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!

[@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!

[@sebastianwendelbo5453]

I can’t get over this video! One of the best live rock performances I have ever seen on KZbin

[@AlexAlcyone]

its amazing how confident they come across. 2 people in front of 80,000 like its what they were born to do. Definite tip of the hat to Page and Bonham in their sound

[@rishavroy1455]

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

[@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.

[@manicmelomaniac4652]

I was in this audience and they were phenomenal

[@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.

[@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

[@joshlarison8306]

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

[@tkmslee]

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

[@jmason61]

Don't know much about this band but that dude can rip some sounds out of that 4 string

[@moonirah123]

Try listening to their first album without skipping any song

[@LifeIsPeachy1]

​@@moonirah123that's easy because they're all so good.

[@idontevenlikemoney]

Me either. But after seeing that this band is just bass and drums... i love em now.

[@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-dd8vk]

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

[@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!

[@dl.puncea]

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

[@emilianoxicotencatl6017]

3:50 I got goosebumps

[@gavinwood8431]

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

[@whatlad1125]

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

[@herbie0408]

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

[@soulknight5330]

Genius.

[@geofreak75]

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

[@danglesnipecelly13]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@leivyashin3689]

Their performance is always amazing 🔥

[@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.

[@beauruutz]

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

[@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).

[@bielmark99]

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

[@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😂😂

[@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.

[@myndcrime346]

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

[@brutalrock927]

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

[@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!

[@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).

[@spacenerd9499]

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

[@Jafiveon]

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

[@macleadg]

😂😂

[@adamcoe]

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

[@AngelCruz-oh7yw]

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

[@compliance411]

A friggin power duo for the luv 🙌

[@guitarz]

Rock n Rolll will be just fine

[@gordonmcp]

Are there only 2 lads in the band???

[@krustychorotega]

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

[@dave136]

Brilliant band 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👊🏻🇬🇧

[@samsummer8382]

I prefer when they admonish the audience. They've changed!

[@squiddysquidster802]

They still do… we only are seeing two songs man, and it’s not like they didn’t at all, they had a whole section for it.

[@Mick-Dempsey]

Admonish ? What the fuck do you mean by that ?

[@cdeaker]

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

[@jonathan53219]

I Love the vibe of glasto

[@69gavfriend]

Best act i seen at Glastonbury

[@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

[@johnpender3732]

Best band Royal blood never disappoints love them ❤️ ♥️

[@hunterbidenscrackdealer3753]

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

[@MrInsensibile]

Great band, i love RB since day 1

[@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)

[@eladgellert]

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

[@yuichitsuruta]

Soooooo Cool!!!!

[@allantomlinson6961]

man I love that distorted bass

[@reniisgod]

Mike playing the shit outta that Gretsch. Unreal sound

[@DK-wr9nd]

I watch this whenever I feel down.

[@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💜

[@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.

[@nosdnaw]

Royal Blood is insane 🤩🔥🤘🖤

[@carlosnavarroh1404]

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

[@dannyh9290]

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

[@droid1008]

Hudders gang

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@royalbloodfordummies]

Royal Blood 🤝🏻 Arctic Monkeys

[@jcoffy]

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

[@TheBelse]

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

[@PKOB2]

Love how the drummer had the arctic monkeys shirt on.

[@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 .

[@funnypantshd150]

royal blood is underrated!

[@fixingahole9844]

Lol

[@TheMusicalElitist]

LOL! Overrated more like.

[@TheMusicalElitist]

@@MrRatclima Thank you! I got the album, listened to it once and never again.

[@MitchIsWhy]

@@TheMusicalElitist Name checks out

[@funnypantshd150]

@user-tf4tv9bj4f okay after listeing to them abit more they are prefectly rates

[@roxygenband]

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

[@vasconunes9956]

the Arctic Monkeys shirt is a legendary touch!

[@jonathanchable8683]

Wow. I received a recommendation to hear them. They're awesome. What effects use the bassman?? What's his name?

[@ben.sundin]

he's called Mike Kerr, and to get his bass to sound that guitar-y i'm pretty sure he uses a hell of a lot of octaves and distortion, and it's awesome!

[@jonathanchable8683]

@@ben.sundin thanks, friend. I was investigating since that day. I see he split the bass signal in two channels. First channel is for bass into a bass amp, second channel goes into pitch shifter pedals to get the highest tones and several distor-overdrive channel. Also he uses boss selectors to mute and unable the bass in both channels. It's easy to understand what he does and emulated with guitar pedals. I really liked him a lot

[@4_strings884]

The Chilean flag waving and good rock beating!!

[@Emanuel12Murphy.]

Chile🇨🇱👏🏻

[@WhatGrenadeWhere]

Another bass drums 2 piece? For once, thank you YT, may the algorithm bless us with more great music.

[@ronaldrodriguez786]

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

[@mikevogler5455]

As ashamed as I am to admit it, especially since they'd been around for years, even before their first album was released in 2014, I had absolutely no idea who these guys/this band were, until early 2021, when I completely, and by total accident, saw the video for Typhoons. I immediately dug it (the video, and especially, the song!), and loved it, and quickly started checking out more of their stuff. As a total shock and surprise to me, everything I checked out, I also loved and was just so shocked at/with just how much I actually dug their tunes, but even more so, that I had never heard of them, especially after all that time. Also shocked because there are very few artists/bands, even ones I absolutely love, that I actually dig/love every single one of their songs, but with Royal Blood, it's very hard not to. Add the fact that it's only a 2 member band, and all their songs across all 3 albums (I know they have just released their 4th album, Back To The Water Below, but I haven't received it in the mail yet) are so good, and sound so different, that just goes to show how absolutely awesome and talented they are. I very quickly, back in 2021, ordered their first 3 albums (yes, I still buy physical CDs/media! 🙂) and cannot believe how much I have listened to them, and especially that I do not dislike 1 song off any of those albums. 2 days ago, I ordered their 4th album, Back To The Water Below, online and I am patiently waiting for its arrival in the mail. However, I'm fully confident, it too, will be another perfect album as well, especially since everything that I've heard from it so far, I have also loved, so I'm very confident that it'll be another perfect album. So thankful, and happy, that I accidentally came across the video for Typhoons, way back in early 2021, because otherwise, I still would not know who these guys/this band are/were, and that would be a d**n shame, too.

[@tmcgarry1]

did you get the new album? what were your thoughts?? i love it (and basically everything they put out)!

[@mikevogler5455]

@@tmcgarry1 Oh man, I love the entire album of Back To The Water Below! Just as with their first 3 albums, there's not a song on it that I dislike, even remotely!! So crazy because I'm mostly into Metal, and anything heavy, and have been ever since 1992, but I just love their music/songs man!!! Crazy to think that had I not accidentally seen the video for Typhoons back in early 2021, I still would not know who these guys were. Crazy as h**l how things work out sometimes.

[@michellegbruce]

This is Amazing Thank you Ahhhh!!!

[@anotherguy1331]

FANTASTIC!!!!

[@AnUntitledPicture]

Got the EXACT same bass 😍🤘

[@vanessapanek9959]

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

[@irenecusano244]

Fantastico il batterista con la maglietta degli Arctic Monkeys 😉 Basso e batteria veramente notevoli!

[@eddietevenan2959]

they sure know how to finish a song.