Ben Thatcher Breaks Down A Royal Blood Show

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025

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  • @DrumeoOfficial
    @DrumeoOfficial  Год назад +74

    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
      @themckayjohnson Год назад

      Can you guys get Ronnie Vannucci in an episode?!

    • @suburbanindie
      @suburbanindie Год назад +1

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

    • @benjitalent
      @benjitalent Год назад +17

      @@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
    @nephisgolfdriver2473 Год назад +270

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

    • @thankyourob
      @thankyourob 8 месяцев назад +2

      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
    @DEADPEDAL Год назад +213

    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
      @ritchiehenshaw9075 Год назад +9

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

    • @briansmith9534
      @briansmith9534 2 месяца назад

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

  • @fobos101
    @fobos101 Год назад +392

    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
      @Hearthacnut Год назад +10

      It's funny, I was thinking the exact opposite

    • @eddyzengin7010
      @eddyzengin7010 Год назад +1

      The singer on the other hand

    • @campingonthesand
      @campingonthesand Год назад

      Correct❤

    • @garethgladwinfield9644
      @garethgladwinfield9644 11 месяцев назад +2

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

    • @S.Turnock
      @S.Turnock 10 месяцев назад

      i didn't get that at all...

  • @stephanyampolsky7187
    @stephanyampolsky7187 Год назад +112

    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!

  • @Howitchewstofeel5gum
    @Howitchewstofeel5gum Год назад +175

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

    • @Lance37a
      @Lance37a Год назад +17

      They are so tight live.

    • @TronciM
      @TronciM Год назад +7

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

    • @kikibeemer5100
      @kikibeemer5100 Год назад +4

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

    • @iEddiez
      @iEddiez Год назад +1

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

    • @frankymcdonald7176
      @frankymcdonald7176 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @trailsetter
    @trailsetter Год назад +105

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

  • @BahamutBreaker
    @BahamutBreaker Год назад +70

    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.

  • @danielbrown4442
    @danielbrown4442 11 месяцев назад +6

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

    • @Rowanexen
      @Rowanexen 11 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @danmay6192
    @danmay6192 Год назад +13

    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.

  • @davidbalan6571
    @davidbalan6571 Год назад +15

    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 .

  • @ryantobin1007
    @ryantobin1007 Год назад +19

    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
      @MrCoolTre Год назад +2

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

  • @Just5Skykes
    @Just5Skykes Год назад +47

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

  • @MrCoolTre
    @MrCoolTre Год назад +65

    “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

  • @BenJuan26
    @BenJuan26 Год назад +68

    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
      @bearclash48 Год назад +5

      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
      @216Numbskull 4 месяца назад

      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+++ 🤘😜🤘

  • @dragonskateroffabulusness1013
    @dragonskateroffabulusness1013 Год назад +13

    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!

  • @maccaronich
    @maccaronich 3 месяца назад +1

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

  • @Sani_Motorcycle
    @Sani_Motorcycle Год назад +11

    video editing for this episode is amazing !

  • @MofoMik
    @MofoMik Год назад +15

    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
    @Brunex92 Год назад +5

    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.

  • @BrandonToews
    @BrandonToews Год назад +14

    Thanks for hanging, Ben!

    • @benjitalent
      @benjitalent Год назад +6

      Loved it man. Thanks for having me.

    • @BrandonToews
      @BrandonToews Год назад

      @@benjitalentgood times!

    • @samquicky3052
      @samquicky3052 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@benjitalent I play your songs in college

  • @McCool117
    @McCool117 11 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @n1lla
    @n1lla Год назад +5

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

  • @LOSThefner
    @LOSThefner Год назад +15

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

  • @hungryshark97
    @hungryshark97 Год назад +1

    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!

  • @Limeyss
    @Limeyss 8 месяцев назад +2

    Protect this man at all costs

  • @saffyre6534
    @saffyre6534 Год назад +1

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

  • @dmoney8373
    @dmoney8373 Год назад +21

    It’s cute Ben and Brandon wore matching shoes.

  • @DaySamuel
    @DaySamuel Год назад +1

    My all time favourite band. Love Mike & Ben

  • @yonofui124
    @yonofui124 Год назад +2

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

  • @Louisejames23
    @Louisejames23 Год назад +2

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

  • @johnmashina
    @johnmashina Год назад +10

    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
    @Spirex06 Год назад

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

  • @junkandcrapamen
    @junkandcrapamen Год назад +1

    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.

  • @konradzubrzycki5056
    @konradzubrzycki5056 Год назад +4

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

  • @oscartomlinson11
    @oscartomlinson11 Год назад +7

    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 🥲

  • @J.Inkwell_art
    @J.Inkwell_art 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @vash1203
    @vash1203 Год назад +1

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

  • @an032nv
    @an032nv Год назад

    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.

  • @dominicspizzirri4399
    @dominicspizzirri4399 Год назад

    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.

  • @coiLz0r911
    @coiLz0r911 Год назад +1

    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

  • @thebakedtaco2879
    @thebakedtaco2879 Год назад +1

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

  • @Beefry222
    @Beefry222 10 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @maksymlapin5751
    @maksymlapin5751 Год назад +2

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

  • @THEknightgamingOfficial
    @THEknightgamingOfficial 11 месяцев назад +3

    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
      @miskatonic6210 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @deedstreak
    @deedstreak Год назад

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

  • @SpiderDan2099
    @SpiderDan2099 Год назад +3

    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
      @SpiderDan2099 Год назад

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

  • @ericthorpe5670
    @ericthorpe5670 4 месяца назад

    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.

  • @Comrademagicarp
    @Comrademagicarp Год назад +2

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

  • @Garythefireman66
    @Garythefireman66 Год назад +1

    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 🤘🏻✊🏻✌🏻

  • @atquinn1975
    @atquinn1975 Год назад +13

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

  • @blakewalters6855
    @blakewalters6855 Год назад

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

  • @jakeanderson1387
    @jakeanderson1387 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @sombrerosrule
    @sombrerosrule Год назад +2

    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

  • @citrineflora
    @citrineflora Год назад

    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!

  • @virgile_bldrch
    @virgile_bldrch Год назад +1

    We need more drum cam from Ben !!

  • @arvincharles
    @arvincharles Год назад +1

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

  • @notTHEcher
    @notTHEcher 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @adrianorestaino1416
    @adrianorestaino1416 Год назад +2

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

  • @gmdragon117
    @gmdragon117 Год назад

    I loved seeing Royal Blood!! Soo good!!

  • @SyntheticFuture
    @SyntheticFuture Год назад

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

  • @edgarrjsp
    @edgarrjsp 9 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @fraga.matias
    @fraga.matias Год назад

    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!

  • @gabrielbueno5640
    @gabrielbueno5640 Год назад

    one of the best episodes for sure! brilliant inventive drummer

  • @lizb3139
    @lizb3139 8 месяцев назад

    One of my favourite drummers

  • @greegor7305
    @greegor7305 Год назад

    ive been waiting on this for a long time

  • @mikechalabi9763
    @mikechalabi9763 Год назад +3

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

  • @Speedofsound9
    @Speedofsound9 Год назад

    Ben has always been one of my favs!

  • @RedbackRecordz
    @RedbackRecordz Год назад

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

  • @applepeel1662
    @applepeel1662 Год назад

    Gonna see them live tomorrow!

  • @HomebrewHorsepower
    @HomebrewHorsepower Год назад

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

  • @kathrynjohnson8011
    @kathrynjohnson8011 Год назад

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

  • @xPULPxVELVETx
    @xPULPxVELVETx Год назад

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

  • @themadhiker
    @themadhiker Год назад +4

    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.

  • @meirabass
    @meirabass Год назад +1

    Those drums sound SICK! ❤

  • @ledifw3891
    @ledifw3891 Год назад

    One of the most underated drummers out there

  • @keithpratt1849
    @keithpratt1849 Год назад

    Love this band and his rock solid, tasteful drumming.

  • @geraldhartley
    @geraldhartley Год назад +2

    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! 💪

  • @ArtemisGamesNL
    @ArtemisGamesNL Год назад +3

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

  • @blanchertthomas3640
    @blanchertthomas3640 Год назад +2

    '' 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 ✊ !!!!!

  • @tomcanningmusic4923
    @tomcanningmusic4923 Год назад +5

    This man grooves

  • @TheFinalJumper
    @TheFinalJumper Год назад

    that is what I was waiting for

  • @TronciM
    @TronciM Год назад +5

    Very solid drummer

  • @sebawenn
    @sebawenn Год назад

    Awesome drummer, awesome video, thank you guys!

  • @luoleilinaonmars
    @luoleilinaonmars 5 месяцев назад

    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 👌🏻👌🏻

  • @hunterotails2015
    @hunterotails2015 Год назад +3

    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

  • @donaldlandon1475
    @donaldlandon1475 Год назад +6

    Dude has groove for days!!!

  • @jakeharwood3269
    @jakeharwood3269 Год назад

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

  • @guy8029
    @guy8029 Год назад +2

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

  • @markbryant8321
    @markbryant8321 Год назад

    Brilliant interview 👏 well done

  • @saauuulll
    @saauuulll Год назад +2

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

  • @danielrodrigues8384
    @danielrodrigues8384 Год назад +3

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

    • @willydafavela2245
      @willydafavela2245 Год назад

      Vou estar la no áudio pro show deles em SP

    • @thiagovictor1020
      @thiagovictor1020 4 месяца назад

      @@willydafavela2245 eu fui nesse show! Absurdo de bom

  • @graytatehoward
    @graytatehoward 8 месяцев назад +1

    I was front row for Royal Blood at the 9:30 Club in DC in 2015, got to touch Ben’s knee. Haven’t washed my left hand since.

  • @kasatkeen
    @kasatkeen Год назад

    Lol, so far the only band I've done drum cover with. Thanks for this content)

  • @obgog4687
    @obgog4687 Год назад

    Saw them in Perth supported by psychedelic prn crumpets, fuckin incredible show never seen a live band so loud but also with so much clarity and punch in the mix.

  • @aderiley6592
    @aderiley6592 Год назад

    Love this band ❤️‍🔥🤘

  • @bigmikey690
    @bigmikey690 Год назад +1

    Snare sounds awesome

  • @ElBenjadoYT
    @ElBenjadoYT Год назад +3

    I really want more from Ben on the channel 💖💖

  • @TJBv12
    @TJBv12 Год назад

    BEN ON DRUMEO YES!

  • @alessandrotodaro5689
    @alessandrotodaro5689 Год назад +2

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