2021, the second single "Typhoons" was released, along with the announcement of the album itself, which was released on 30 April 2021 and features the previously previewed track "Boilermaker". Royal Blood contributed a cover of the Metallica song "Sad But True" to the charity tribute album The Metallica Blacklist, released in September 2021. On 18 March 2022, the band surprise released a new single, "Honeybrains". Band members Mike Kerr – vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, piano (2011–present) Ben Thatcher – drums, percussion, piano (2013–present) Former members Matt Swan – drums, percussion (2011–2013) Joe Dennis – guitar (2011–2012) Current touring members Darren James – keyboards, backing vocals (2021–present) Former touring members Jodie Scantlebury – backing vocals, electronic drums (2017–2018, 2020–2022) Zarif Davidson – backing vocals, electronic drums (2017–2018, 2020–2022) Timeline Discography Royal Blood (2014) How Did We Get So Dark? (2017) Typhoons (2021) Awards and nominations References External links Mike Kerr interview on MusicRadar Musical groups established in 2011 2011 establishments in England Brit Award winners NME Awards winners Kerrang! Awards winners English musical duos English blues rock musical groups Rock music duos Musical groups from Brighton and Hove Warner Records artists English stoner rock musical groups Male musical duos