Royal Blood's Controversial On-Stage Meltdown

Mocking the audience

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Condescending introduction

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Taunting and insults

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Guitar smashing

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Backlash and online criticism

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Important album announcement

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Previous album release

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Royal Blood's Controversial On-Stage Meltdown

Mocking the audience

Condescending introduction

Taunting and insults

Guitar smashing

Backlash and online criticism

Important album announcement

Previous album release

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