Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr Joins ‘Lipps Service’

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Oct 27, 2026 - 18:46

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Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr Joins ‘Lipps Service’

Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr is the guest on the latest installment of the SPIN Presents Lipps Service podcast, speaking with host Scott Lipps about the U.K. rock duo’s unmistakable sound, its new album, Dead Company, sobriety and the experience of Jimmy Page watching the band play.

Kerr also discusses opening for Queens of the Stone Age, navigating overnight success and finding the desire to make music again after taking a break. Plus: recharging in Tokyo, Metallica’s influence on the new record and the stories behind “Ten Over Ten,” “Swallow the Bomb” and “Mother Never Told You” and Kerr’s top five favorite Led Zeppelin songs.

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On the previous episode of Lipps Service, the Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen talked about the new album DEAR GOD and the artists who’ve shaped her life, from the Beatles and Soundgarden to AC/DC and the Rolling Stones.

Since it began in 2018, the acclaimed podcast has featured many of the biggest voices and personalities in music, including exclusive interviews with Anthony Kiedis, David Lee Roth, Hozier, Maynard James Keenan, the Police’s Stewart Copeland, Billy Corgan, Mick Fleetwood, Nikki Sixx, Charli xcx, Perry Farrell, Tom Morello, the Kills and many more. Every few weeks, a new episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Stay tuned into all things Lipps Service by following the podcast on Instagram (@lippsservicepod), TikTok (@lippsservice) and YouTube (@LippsService).

We get into recharging in Tokyo, Metallica’s influence on the new record, self-producing, and the stories behind “Ten Over Ten,” “Swallow the Bomb,” and “Mother Never Told You.” Mike also talks about training for the New York City Marathon, returning to Reading Festival, and the time he was left behind at a gas station on tour. Plus: Mike’s top five Led Zeppelin songs and more on his conversations with Jimmy Page.

To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, click here.

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