King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard will be releasing a new studio album titled “K.G.“ and a new live album titled “Live In San Francisco ’16” on November 20. You can pre-order those HERE.
“K.G.” Track Listing:
01. “K.G.L.W.”
02. “Automation”
03. “Minimum Brain Size”
04. “Straws In The Wind”
05. “Some Of Us”
06. “Ontology”
07. “Intrasport”
08. “Oddlife”
09. “Honey”
10. “The Hungry Wolf Of Fate”
“Live In San Francisco ’16” Track Listing:
01. “Robot Stop”
02. “Hot Water”
03. “Big Fig Wasp”
04. “Gamma Knife”
05. “People-Vultures”
06. “Trapdoor”
07. “I’m In Your Mind”
08. “I’m Not In Your Mind”
09. “Cellophane”
10. “I’m In Your Mind Fuzz”
11. “The River”
12. “Evil Death Roll”
13. “Head On/Pill”
You can find a new version of “Automation” from “K.G.“ and a live version of “Evil Death Roll” from “Live In San Francisco ’16” below:
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have released a new demo collection via Bandcamp. The two volume effort features material that was recorded from 2011 to 2020. Stu Mackenzie commented:
“OK, so this one required a fair old loosening of the ego to put out there. But sometimes you’ve just gotta make yourself as small as an ant and let go… These are recordings which were never supposed to see the light of day. But here they are: loose as; sloppy as. Hopefully endearing. In truth, an insane amount of effort and love went into these songs and I feel buoyed by sharing them. I’ve shed my skin, I’m a butterfly, I’m on fire. Stu xoxox”
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have premiered a new video for their new song “Straws In The Wind.“ The band commented:
“Amby and Stu collab on the tune and Jase is back on the tools for the video. Damn this was fun to make! We shot trash around the room with a leaf blower and pretended that we were in a trash tornado. What has the world come to…”
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have parted ways with drummer Eric Moore. The band commented:
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce Eric’s departure as a member of King Gizz to focus solely on Flightless Records. Over the last decade as both member and manager, from airport to soundcheck and from tourbus to stage he was there each step of the way. Eric made an immeasurable contribution to the band and we’re sad to see him go! We gotta thank him for his devotion, fervour and good times. We’re so grateful to have had the privilege of travelling the world with one of our best buddies. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours and we’ll miss ya on the road mate! xox Stu, Cookie, Lukey, Cavs, Joey, Amby”
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have premiered a new song titled “Some Of Us.“ The band commented:
“This Cookie penned, Stu sung song came together early this year as the world was slowly descending into madness, but before it was truly on fire. We’ve made heaps of tunes lately. Currently putting some sparkles on em. Can’t wait to show y’all before we go down in flames. XOXOX”
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have postponed their North American tour once again due to the coronavirus pandemic. The trek is now set to take place in fall 2021. Leah Senior will open.
Tour Dates:
10/03 Berkeley, CA – Greek Theater (three hour marathon set)
10/05 Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
10/06 Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum
10/07 Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre
10/11 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks (three hour marathon set)
10/12 Morrison, CO – Red Rock (three hour marathon set)
10/15 St. Paul, MN – The Palace Theatre
10/16 Chicago, IL – Radius
10/17 Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple
10/19 Toronto, ON – TBA
10/20 Montreal, QC – L’Olympia
10/22 Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre
10/23 Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
10/24 Washington, DC – The Anthem
10/25 Asheville, NC – Rabbit Rabbit
The band commented:
“USA friends: Righto, take 3. Unfortunately we’re forced to postpone this incredibly exciting tour again. We miss shows so much! But we must listen to the science, be responsible and do the right thing. Such is the world in this particular time in space.
By the time we get back into it, we’ll have at least a couple of new records for ya’ll.
For any questions about your ticket, talk to your local venue.
Everybody stay safe, wear a mask, don’t cough on each other etc. We’ll get through this together. Rock n roll will never die.
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard have officially released their “Ratty“ documentary on YouTube. The effort, which focuses on the making of “Infest The Rats’ Nest,“ was previously only available to those that paid to watch it. That initiative raised over $20,000 for indigenous charities in Australia.
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced that they will be releasing a new live music documentary and album titled “Chunky Shrapnel.” Fans will be able to rent the release on April 17. It will also be available to purchase in digital outlets on April 24 and physically on May 29.
Stu Mackenzie commented:
“John Stewart [director of ‘Chunky Shrapnel‘] followed us around for a few weeks through Europe. It was fun and funny and wild and weird. Sometimes an inconspicuous fly on the wall, sometimes an intrusive camera man one inch from my face. Always exciting though. ‘Chunky Shrapnel‘ was made for the cinema but as both concerts and films are currently outlawed, it feels poetic to release a concert-film digitally right now.”
A press release added:
‘A musical road movie dipped in turpentine, Chunky Shrapnel is a point of view / on stage experience from the perspective of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Once a song begins, just like the band, you’re stuck in the adrenaline-fueled quicksand that there is no escape from. The film’s contention is clear from the outset, it’s going to be a “journey” not a “lecture”, an incurved experience rather than a linear one.
The band, nor the film-makers, were interested in making a self congratulatory “behind the scenes expose” film. It was a direct decision to keep the inner workings of the band’s personality at arms length, it is the music they were interested in exploring.
The approach was taken that the film’s protagonist should be the “on stage” performances, that was the focus. With this, they abandoned multiple cameras and cross cutting during performances, turning the camera into a vehicle for the audience to experience the show through, rather than placing them in a crowd or side of stage.
At 96 minutes, Chunky Shrapnel more than earns its length. At times gently holding your hand and at other times smashing a bottle over your head and dumping your body in a heaving crowd. There is an inevitability to the film, a driving, ever accelerating spiral that climaxes in a 15 minute medley that spans four countries.’
Here’s the track listing for the live album:
01. “Evil Star”
02. “The River” (live in Luxembourg ’19)
03. “Wah Wah” (live in Madrid ’19)
04. “Road Train” (live in Manchester ’19)
05. “Murder Of The Universe” (live in Utrecht ’19)
06. “Quarantine”
07. “Planet B” (live in London ’19)
08. “Parking” (live in Brussels ’19)
09. “Venusian 2” (live in Milan ’19)
10. “Hell” (live in Milan ’19)
11. “Let Me Mend The Past” (live in Madrid ’19)
12. “Anamnesis”
13. “Inner Cell” (live in Utrecht ’19)
14. “Loyalty” (live in Utrecht ’19)
15. “Horology” (live in Utrecht ’19)
16. “A Brief History Of Planet Earth” (live in London, Berlin, Utrecht and Barcelona ’19)
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard have announced the rescheduled dates for their North American tour. The trek was previously scheduled to take place this spring, but it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tour Dates:
10/03 Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre (marathon set)
10/05 Seattle, WA – Moor Theatre
10/07 Portland, OR – Roseland Theatre
10/09 Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
10/12 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks (marathon set)
10/13 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks (marathon set)
10/16 Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
10/18 Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Festival
10/19 Washington, DC – The Anthem
10/22 Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
10/23 Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre
10/25 Montreal, QC – L’Olympia
10/27 Toronto, ON – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
10/28 Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple
10/29 Chicago, IL – Radius
10/30 St. Paul, MN – The Palace Theatre
