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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard release ‘Alien Metal’

Overview

Australian psychedelic band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard has released their 28th studio album, ‘Alien Metal’. The project marks a significant departure from the group’s traditional rock and progressive rock sounds, moving toward electronic dance music (EDM) and rave-inspired textures.

While the album is influenced by frontman Stu Mackenzie’s exploration of modular synthesizers and industrial techno, it is also noted as the band’s first full-length album focused on EDM. This shift was primarily driven by lead guitarist Joey Walker, who has a background in dance music through the dubstep duo Trumpdisco. The group utilizes a democratic approach where members lead projects based on individual interests.

‘Alien Metal’ features diverse electronic styles, including psytrance and jungle, following previous smaller forays into the genre such as the 2022 remix album ‘Butterfly 30001’ and the 2023 electro-disco project ‘The Silver Cord’. Prior to the full release, the band issued the single ‘Kill for the Steel’, a track characterized by heavy rhythms and electronic vocals.

To support the release, the band hosted the second annual Field of Vision festival at Meadow Creek in Buena Vista, Colorado, from August 14th to 16th, 2026. The three-day event included yoga, art, and communal activities, and featured the premiere of ‘Alien Metal’ alongside an improvised electronic modular synthesizer set by Stu Mackenzie. Following the festival, the group is scheduled to perform in New York at Forest Hills Stadium and Brooklyn’s Under the K Bridge Park, before returning to Australia in October for a tour including Sydney and Melbourne.

Entities

Stu Mackenzie · King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · Joey Walker · King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · Alien Metal

Timeline

23 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard host Field of Vision II festival in Colorado
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard held their second annual Field of Vision festival in Buena Vista, Colorado, featuring the premiere of their first fully electronic album, ‘Alien Metal’.
24 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard announce EDM album Alien Metal
Australian band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard is releasing ‘Alien Metal’, their first full-length album dedicated to EDM, led by guitarist Joey Walker.
29 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard release electronic-leaning album ‘Alien Metal’
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have released ‘Alien Metal’, a 28th studio album that marks a significant experimental shift toward electronic and rave-inspired music.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard release new single ‘Kill for the Steel’
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard released the new single ‘Kill for the Steel’ ahead of their upcoming 28th studio album, ‘Alien Metal’, which features a heavy industrial techno sound.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard unveil title track “Alien Metal” from upcoming techno album
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard released the title track “Alien Metal” from their upcoming techno album, created on a modular synth rig, and announced US and Australian tour dates.

Sources

coinmarketcap.com · consequenceofsound.net · cultfollowing.co.uk · daily-beat.com · dansendeberen.be · gaffa.dk · hit-oase.de · music.mxdwn.com · pitchfork.com · stereogum.com · thatericalper.com

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history