‘Boilermaker’ is the fourth track to tease ‘Typhoons’. What follows is a striking visual tapestry of twisted rock ‘n’ roll tropes and disconcerting dreamlike imagery, which perfectly complements the song’s ambience. A tattooed figure emerges from a hasty burial, throws on a leather jacket and multiplies like a zombie as he marches to the song’s pulsating beat.

‘Boilermaker’ is released alongside an official video, which was directed by Liam Lynch (Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age). He gave us such confidence in ourselves.” In an interview with Upset, Kerr commented, “I had ‘Boilermaker’ up my sleeve and it felt like a very natural decision to go and cut that track at his studio. The two bands have previously toured North America together, while Kerr also contributed vocals to ‘Crucifire’, a track from Homme’s Desert Sessions project. The song was produced by Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme and recorded at his vibey Pink Duck studio in Los Angeles. Its lyrics take the recently teetotal Kerr back to the day of hedonistic drinking as he sings, “Head like a cocktail shaker / Living in a house like an old bodega.” Meanwhile, Ben Thatcher’s tight, spacious rhythms provide a swaggering and irresistible groove. Mike Kerr’s bass riff goes in for the kill and doesn’t let go, simple yet immediately unforgettable with the deepest, dirtiest tone imaginable. It’s everything you want from Royal Blood distilled into one ferocious cocktail. ‘Boilermaker’ was the first song that emerged as Royal Blood’s thoughts turned to making their third record. As one fan commented, “I am so excited to hear the studio version, it will absolutely blow my mind I can already tell.” It’s been the topic of speculation ever since, with various live videos emerging on YouTube and numerous discussions on the Royal Blood sub-Reddit.

‘Boilermaker’ captured the imagination of fans after Royal Blood performed the song extensively in the summer of 2019, including high profile sets at the Reading and Leeds Festivals. As anticipation for their upcoming third album ‘Typhoons’ reaches fever pitch, Royal Blood today reveal the official studio version of the fan favourite ‘Boilermaker’.

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