King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Announce New Orchestral Album, ‘Phantom Island’

Respected Australian cumulative King Gizzard & & the Lizard Wizard have actually formally revealed the release of their upcoming album, Phantom Island

While the brand-new record– the group’s 27th– has actually been formally detailed by the band, they’re yet to reveal a particular release date. Nevertheless, while going over the brand-new ten-track LP, the band kept in mind that on Tuesday (April 15), physical pre-orders will be provided by means of their own own (p) doom Records, together with the release of the video to brand-new track “Deadstick,” and an AMA (‘ Ask me anything’) thread on Reddit.

According to a social networks post announcing the record, the brand-new task has actually remained in the works for 2 years, and includes the band backed by an orchestra. “HERE WE GO AGAIN !!!!!!” composed singer and guitar player Stu Mackenzie. “A great deal of love and energy and time and perseverance and development entered into this one. Can’t wait to grow wings and fly with all of you.”.

Formerly, King Gizzard had actually revealed the album’s title track in October, providing fans a taste of what to get out of their next release. “So our last album was 10 tunes. Other than we taped 20 because session. Here’s a track from the other set of 10,” Mackenzie described. “It’s much more maxxed out than the last one. There’s an entire fuckin’ orchestra on there. Hahahahahah!

” However for genuine, what a happiness to be alive. An opportunity to be making music for a living and to be here still after all these years. If you have actually been listening to Gizz for a long period of time, thank you. We enjoy you a lot. If you’re simply tuning in, invite to the cult.”

King Gizzard formed in Melbourne, Australia in 2010 and promptly turned into one of the nation’s most respected groups, with both 2017 and 2022 seeing the band release 5 albums within the period of a year.

Regardless of their substantial output, the band have not yet topped the charts in their homeland (though they would strike No. 2 on 4 different celebrations). In the U.S., the band peaked at No. 64 on the Signboard 200 with 2019’s Infest the Rats’ Nest, while their starved fanbase has actually likewise seen most of their releases chart on the Leading Album Sales chart.

In January, King Gizzard were likewise noted on the lineup for the 2025 edition of Bonnaroo, carrying out 3 sets over 3 days as part of the inaugural ‘Roo Residency.