#386: Royal Blood's Ben Thatcher

Ben Thatcher of power duo Royal Blood is our guest this week! We
discuss the band's new album, Typhoons, the emotional clash of the
lyrics and music, the importance of dedicating the record to Ben's
mother who recently passed away, using his DJ mind when it comes to
sequencing an album, and the lasting mental effects the pandemic
has had on him. Ben also dissects the "rock is dead" statements
many older musicians have made recently, the lessons he learned
from going on tour with Queens of the Stone Age, and the changes
that may have to made on the road now that frontman Mike Kerr is
sober. Petar and Brandon discuss Willow Smith’s Mother’s Day gift
to her famous mom, James Hetfield being “skeptical” about the
COVID-19 vaccine, and if rebooting The Osbournes makes any sense at
this point. Thank you to our weekly sponsor Metal Blade Records for
their continued support! Songs: Royal Blood - “Typhoons" and
"Boilermaker," Sumo Cyco - “Bystander” Learn more about your ad
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