King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard release electronic-leaning album ‘Alien Metal’

Melbourne-based band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard has released their 28th studio album, titled ‘Alien Metal’. The release follows a period of relative quiet for the prolific group, marking a significant departure from their established rock and progressive rock sounds.

The album is heavily influenced by frontman Stu Mackenzie’s recent exploration of modular synthesizers. This shift toward electronic dance music and rave-inspired sounds stems from improvisational sessions and a growing interest in electronic setups. While the album is expected to be polarizing due to its departure from the band’s traditional genre-hopping rock style, it represents a deliberate experimental move into new sonic territories.