{
  "id": 569632,
  "title": "King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Share New Song “Kill for the Steel”: Stream",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/king-gizzard-the-lizard-wizard-share-new-song-kill-for-the-steel",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T13:00:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Consequence",
    "slug": "consequence",
    "url": "https://consequence.net/2026/08/king-gizzard-lizard-wizard-kill-for-the-steel/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have unveiled their latest single \"Kill for the Steel\". This track follows their recent releases \"Level 5\" and \"Alien Metal\", which have showcased the Melbourne band's growing affinity for darker, industrial techno. \"Kill for the Steel\" maintains this direction with its relentless beats, robust bass lines, and an electronic vocal that implores, \"We don't wish death upon you / We don't wish any bad luck or any ill will / But we will kill for the steel.\" The three songs will be featured on Alien Metal, the band's upcoming 28th studio album. The record was inspired by the band's recent rave shows and their state-of-the-art modular synthesizer rig, dubbed \"Nathan\". This new setup expands upon the electronic soundscapes they've explored on 2023's The Silver Cord, further delving into techno and other club-centric genres. The album is set to be released just ahead of King Gizzard's sold-out Field of Vision II festival, scheduled for August 14th-16th in Buena Vista, Colorado. The festival will see the band perform daily, alongside acts like Blood Incantation, Angine de Poitrine, W.I.T.C.H., La Luz, and others. Post-festival, King Gizzard will embark on a three-night stint at Forest Hills Stadium in New York, commencing on August 20th. The first two performances will include sets by Die Spitz and DJ Crenshaw, with the August 22nd show featuring a rave set by DāM-FunK. Following this, a second rave show is planned for Brooklyn's Under the K Bridge Park on August 23rd, co-headlining with .VRIL. In October, the band will make a brief return to Australia for a series of shows, including dates in Thirroul, Sydney, and Melbourne. The Melbourne run will culminate in a two-day takeover of Croxton Block Party, featuring performances from Shonen Knife, Babe Rainbow, C.O.F.F.I.N., Gut Health, and more. Fans can secure tickets for these upcoming tours and tracks by visiting the official ticketing site, where they can take advantage of a $20 discount on their first order of $200 or more using the promo code CONSEQUENCE20 at checkout.",
  "summary": "The dark techno track is the latest preview of the band's album Alien Metal. King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Share New Song “Kill for the Steel”: Stream Alex Krinsky",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}