King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard release techno-tinged Alien Metal title track
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have released "Alien Metal", the title track from their forthcoming 28th studio album, cementing the Australian psych-rock band's recent pivot towards early-1990s-style techno. The shift followed a series of "rave" shows the group played last year, during which they grew attached to a modular Eurorack synthesiser rig they nicknamed Nathan, and the resulting material marks a significant departure from the guitar-driven sound that made the band's name.
"Alien Metal" follows lead single "Level 5" in taking a similarly high-energy, techno-driven direction, retaining the band's characteristically unconventional melodic touches. No firm release date has been set for the Alien Metal album, but it remains expected to arrive later this summer through the band's own label, p(doom), with no further details or coverage having emerged since.
- King Gizzard release techno track "Alien Metal" from their next album
- Album is their 28th, due later this summer via p(doom) label
- Sound shift follows band's 2025 "rave" shows and new synth rig "Nathan"
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are a prolific Australian psych-rock band known for constantly shifting styles across their large catalogue of albums. They have built a reputation for restless experimentation, and their forthcoming 28th studio release, tentatively titled Alien Metal, sees them move further into techno territory rather than the guitar-based sound most associated with the group.
This change in direction follows a run of "rave"-style live shows the band played last year, where they began using a modular synthesiser setup, nicknamed Nathan, that has since shaped much of their new material. The album's first single, "Level 5", already signalled this shift towards high-energy electronic music, and it is being released through the band's own label, p(doom).
The story matters to fans and followers of the band because it marks a significant departure from the sound that built their reputation, raising questions about how listeners will respond and what direction future releases might take.
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Originally published by Stereogum as “King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – “Alien Metal””.