King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s New Album Alien Metal Is Out Now
Last month, prolific Aussie rockers King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announced their 28th album Alien Metal , but they didn't share a release date. Over the past couple weeks, they've teased the album with singles " Level 5 ," " Kill For The Steel ," and the title track . As of today, we're finally able to experience their intergalactic rave. The post King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s New Album…
Aussie rock band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have released their 28th album, Alien Metal, today. The Melbourne six-piece had previously teased the album with singles Level 5, Kill For The Steel, and the title track. Despite their history of experimenting with various genres and techniques, Alien Metal marked a departure for the group.
Vocalist Stu Mackenzie described the album as "completely rewiring my brain," stating that he felt compelled to forget all his knowledge of music and start anew. Alien Metal can be described as biomechanical tattoo come to life, akin to experiencing something at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The album features steam-puff synths and drum kicks that create a sense of sandstorms.
While it may not be an album suitable for casual listening, certain tracks such as Uqt stand out with their unnerving and ominous sound. The closer, Atomic Collapse, concludes the album with an obliterating laser beam vision. Despite its intense nature, Alien Metal manages to maintain a strangely fun atmosphere. The album is available now on the band's own p(doom) label.
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