Royal Blood today ignite an epic season ahead as they announce the September 8 release of their fourth album Back To The Water Below and share its lead single Mountains At Midnight.

Elsewhere, Royal Blood present plenty of surprises without ever compromising the essence of their identity. Shiner In The Dark sets a rock ‘n’ roll swagger to the tight, danceable rhythms that defined the Typhoons album. Devoid of distortion, The Firing Line represents a bigger departure, its ‘90s alt-rock tone and an underbelly of psychedelia later elevated by a chiming piano melody. Pull Me Through goes further still, uniting the plaintive piano that fans loved in the live favourite All We Have Is Now with a full-blooded dénouement. They’re also songs which will not only provide a broader spectrum of moods for live shows, but that will offer the dynamic contrast to amplify the power of their most fiery moments.

Ben Thatcher says, “I think this record was about letting the ideas take us where they needed to go. If there was a song that was calling us to do something that wasn’t typically what we’re known for, that’s where we’re going to go. The songs are in charge and if that means having a record that’s quite varied that’s what we’re going to go for, rather than trying to shoehorn everything into the same world. As a result, we’ve made a record that’s a bit of a rollercoaster. It’s everything we could do.”