King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard at Forest Hills Stadium (01 Aug 25)

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard is an exhilarating and prolific psychedelic rock band hailing from Melbourne, Australia. Since their inception in 2010, they’ve carved out a unique niche in the music world with their eclectic mixture of genres, including psych rock, garage rock, acid rock, jazz, heavy metal, and microtonal music, all tied together with their adventurous spirit and distinct storytelling.

Influences on King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are incredibly diverse, drawing from legendary bands like The Beatles and Pink Floyd for their psych rock vibes, as well as borrowing elements from fellow Aussie psych rockers, Tame Impala, and the genre-blending approach of Frank Zappa. Their music often incorporates elements of various world music traditions and even explores themes and sounds reminiscent of science fiction.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard is also known for their energetic and experimental live performances that mesmerize audiences, often featuring sprawling jams and unexpected twists and turns in their setlists.

For those new to their music, some representative songs that showcase their wide-ranging sound include:

• “Rattlesnake”: A pulsating track from their album “Flying Microtonal Banana” that emphasizes their exploration into microtonal tuning and repetitive grooves.
• “Gamma Knife”: A song that exemplifies their blend of heavy rock and intricate rhythms, filled with intense energy and flashing guitar riffs.
• “Cellophane”: From their album “I’m in Your Mind Fuzz,” this song captures their garage rock roots with rapid beats and catchy guitar hooks.
• “The River”: A ten-minute psychedelic journey showcasing their ability to create expansive, hypnotic compositions.

With over 20 albums, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s discography is rich and varied, making them a band worth diving into for any music enthusiast looking to explore the boundaries of rock.

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