Royal Blood have released “Dead Company”, the title track from their forthcoming fifth studio album, adding another piece to the picture of what comes next for the Brighton duo.
The track follows “Swallow the Bomb” and “Ten Over Ten”, giving fans a third preview of the new era. The latest single received its first airing as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record with Jack Saunders earlier this week before arriving on streaming services today.
Three Songs, One Direction
For a band whose identity has always depended on doing a lot with relatively little, a new album raises an interesting question: how far can the bass-and-drums formula stretch without losing its bite? Royal Blood have made a career of combining muscular riffs with a pop instinct, and the latest run of singles puts that balance back in the spotlight.
The title track is an especially important release because it gives the record its name. Fans now have a clearer sense of the album’s direction, though the full record will be the real test of how these songs work together.
What Comes Next?
We previously covered “Swallow the Bomb” and the announcement of Dead Company. With the title track now available, the campaign is gathering momentum ahead of the fifth album. Listen to the new song through the band’s official channels.
