Royal Blood and Bad Nerves rocked the Fillmore in downtown Detroit last night. I’ve said it before, but these two guys are so good! Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher make up the band, and make a lot of noise. Ben is a very quality drummer, and he showed it again last night. But in my opinion, Mike Kerr is really the guy who drives the ship. Between his singing and masterful guitar playing, he’s so talented. He does it all without missing a note. It’s really something to see.

The first time I saw these guys was when they opened for the Foo Fighters around 2017, I believe. I was blown away then, and I’m still in awe now.

I’m not a musician, nor do I pretend to know all about this stuff, but a friend who worked the show said Mike’s pedalboard is insane. That dude changes the sound of his guitar flawlessly throughout the night.

From “Trouble’s Coming”, to “Out Of The Black” and “Figure It Out”, this show rocked!

A Thank You to Will Spurrier for the killer pictures!

-Meltdown-

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  Mike Kerr of Royal Blood raises his pick during a performance at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.

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  Mike Kerr of Royal Blood solos atop a monitor during a performance at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.

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  Mike Kerr of Royal Blood performing at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.
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  Mike Kerr of Royal Blood shouts to the audience during a performance at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.

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  Ben Thatcher of Royal Blood raises his drumstick during a performance at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.

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  Royal Blood members Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher face off during a performance at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.
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  Ben Thatcher of Royal Blood performs alongside bandmate Mike Kerr at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.

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  Ben Thatcher of Royal Blood bangs the drums during a performance at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.

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  Darren Watts joins Royal Blood on tour during a performance at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.
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  Mike Kerr of Royal Blood poses during a solo at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.

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  Royal Blood members Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher face off during a performance at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.

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  Mike Kerr of Royal Blood in silhouette to kick off a performance at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.
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  Bad Nerves performs their first US set opening for Royal Blood at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.

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  Members of Bad Nerves explode onto the stage, opening for Royal Blood at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.

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  Bobby Nerves of Bad Nerves grips the mic stand during a performance at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.
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  Bobby Nerves of Bad Nerves interacts with the crowd during a performance at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.

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  George Berry of Bad Nerves raises his pick while performing at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.

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  Bobby Nerves of Bad Nerves grips the mic during a performance at The Fillmore Detroit on September 18, 2023.
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  Jade intros Royal Blood to a packed Fillmore Detroit crowd on September 18, 2023.

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  Royal Blood at the Fillmore.

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  Royal Blood on stage at the Fillmore Detroit.
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  Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher of Royal Blood

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  Royal Blood.

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  Royal Blood in Detroit September 18, 2023.

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