Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: August 17, 2026 Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Green Lung, Castle Rat, Royal Blood and more Louder · Aug 17
Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: June 8, 2026 Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Europe, Mastodon, Stanley Simmons and more Louder · Jun 8
“Be wary of trying to emulate guitar sounds from your favorite albums with just an amp in the room”: Ghost, Royal Blood and Pixies producer reveals “the biggest mistake guitar players make” when recording Tom Dalgety has crafted some of modern rock’s biggest-sounding albums – and he has some sage words of wisdom when it comes to guitar tone Guitar World · Nov 1, 2024
“We don’t want to use guitar solos as a crutch. You know – ‘after the bridge, solo!’ When I do play a solo, I want it to stand out”: Following mega-tours with Muse and Royal Blood, sister act The Warning are riff rock’s next big success story From Metallica covers to U.S. network television and a searing third album powered by the creative heat of fuzz and distortion, Daniela and Alejandra Villarreal Vélez are going places fast, and hungry for more Guitar World · Sep 6, 2024
“I was that kid making riffs all day in my bedroom p***ing off the neighbours.” Royal Blood take a trip down memory lane in a preview of new documentary Shouting Through The Letterhole Royal Blood will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their hugely successful debut album with an archival documentary Louder · Aug 8, 2024
“The fact that I'm even alive and made it through that era living and breathing is powerful.” Royal Blood's Mike Kerr reflects on a decade in the spotlight Royal Blood frontman Mike Kerr on the five songs that define his band Louder · Jul 30, 2024
“St. Vincent is one of the best players in the world right now… she has that Jeff Buckley thing going on”: Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr names 10 guitarists who shaped his bass sound The Royal Blood frontman explains why guitarists have influenced him more than bassists as he marks the 10th anniversary of the duo’s debut album Guitar World · Jun 21, 2024
Tantrums of the rich and famous: nine acts that turned on their audience – from Elton to Bieber to Blur This week, Damon Albarn took umbrage at a Coachella crowd who failed to sing along. But he is far from the worst offender The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024
Electro-Harmonix Pico Pog review Smaller than ever but just as mighty, the highly acclaimed octave pedal is reborn MusicRadar · Jan 2, 2024
Download 2024 lineup announced: Queens Of The Stone Age, Fall Out Boy and Avenged Sevenfold to headline, plus Royal Blood, The Offspring, Corey Taylor, Machine Head, Babymetal, Bad Omens and dozens more bands also confirmed Download's 2024 lineup is officially here Metal Hammer · Nov 7, 2023
Royal headliner for Let The Good Times Roll Festival The festival also features Grinspoon and Six60. Newcastle Herald · Sep 6, 2023
Royal Blood – Back to the Water Below album review: well, at least nine people will like it The songs were written before the band’s controversial appearance at BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend but it’s hard not to hear them from beneath its shadow Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023
“When I flick the pickup selector, it turns my bass into a Stratocaster!” Mike Kerr on how he broke all the bass rules for his signature Fender Jaguar – and why his “lack of ability” is key to Royal Blood’s astronomical success His earthquaking live sound is bigger than most other bassists and guitarists combined, and now Kerr has a signature bass worthy of his epic tone. He reveals the secrets behind his rig, why shredding won’t conquer arenas, and what makes short-scale basses “feel like the 10-kilo vest has been taken… Guitar World · Aug 25, 2023
Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr has a new signature Fender Jaguar – a built-to-rock short-scale bass, finished in Tiger’s Blood Orange Kerr’s signature Jag is a beaut, with gold hardware complementing the black ‘guard and finish nicely, and a powerful custom humbucker/Wide Range 'bucker pairing MusicRadar · Aug 15, 2023
Guitar World · Aug 15, 2023 “A traditional bass player might find it a bit bizarre”: Fender and Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr team up for a signature Jaguar Bass – is this the secret sauce to his heralded tone? The bold short-scale four-string comes loaded with custom pickups that – combined with a spot of pitch-shifting – could be the key to unlocking Kerr's coveted guitar-esque sounds
Guitar World · Jul 14, 2023 5-string Strandbergs and 11-minute djent epics: this week's essential guitar tracks New face-melters from Jacob Collier, Tesseract, Cherry Glazerr, Dan Auerbach, Demi Lovato + Slash, Svalbard and many more
Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023 Glastonbury rockers Royal Blood UK tour - where to see them and how to get tickets Royal Blood will be taking to stages across the country as they embark on their UK tour later this year
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023 Emily Eavis appreciation and not-so-secret sets: 8 of the biggest Friday highlights at Glastonbury 2023 The Foo Fighters popped up in the least surprising surprise set of the weekend, while Kelis brought all the boys (and girls) to the yard with her dazzling set on the Park Stage
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023 Royal Blood review, Glastonbury 2023: Rock duo’s chest-puffing doesn’t make up for these riskless songs After Mike Kerr caused an international incident with his outburst at Big Weekend, he and drummer Ben Thatcher struggle to inspire devotion with their hefty riffs and shallow mantras
Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023 Royal Blood make triumphant Glastonbury stage return after Radio 1 controversy Royal Blood played a set on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage after they stormed off stage at the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend gig after failing to get a response from the crowd, with a nod to the Arctic Monkeys during their performance at Worthy Farm this evening
TechRadar · Jun 23, 2023 How to watch Friday at Glastonbury 2023: live stream the first day of the festival from anywhere As the festival kicks off with Arctic Monkeys, Wizkid and Kelis, follow our guide on how to watch a Glastonbury Friday 2023 live stream online from anywhere.
Liverpool Echo · Jun 21, 2023 Who is headlining Glastonbury 2023 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday? Glastonbury 2023 is underway, with some big names on the line up
Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023 12 UK music festivals you can still buy tickets for in 2023 From the Isle of Wight to Camp Bestival, the summer festival season has only just begun
What Hi-Fi? · Jun 8, 2023 How to watch Glastonbury live stream 2023 — line-up, schedule, Ultra HD The five-day music and arts festival is free-to-air. Make sure you know how to watch a Glastonbury live stream, the full 2023 line-up, schedule and weather, from anywhere.
Daily Record · Jun 5, 2023 Royal Blood singer 'meant no offence' calling Dundee Big Weekend crowd 'pathetic' The British rock duo - who slotted in between pop stars Niall Horan and Lewis Capaldi - have now spoken out after being slammed for their behaviour.