Gila Monster (song)
"Gila Monster" is a song by the Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. The song was the first single for their 24th studio album PetroDragonic Apocalypse[lower-alpha 1], and was released on May 16, 2023. The song surrounds a giant monster that is accidentally summoned by witches and grows to monstrous sizes.
| "Gila Monster" | ||||
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| Single by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard | ||||
| from the album PetroDragonic Apocalypse | ||||
| Released | 16 May 2023 | |||
| Genre | Stoner metal, heavy metal | |||
| Length | 4:49 | |||
| Label | KGLW | |||
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| Producer(s) | Stu Mackenzie | |||
| King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Gila Monster" on YouTube | ||||
At the 2023 ARIA Music Awards, the song's video was nominated for Best Video.[1]
Recording
The song was first played live at their gig at the 013 on March 4th, 2023. It has Stu Mackenzie on lead vocals with keyboardist Ambrose Kenny-Smith doing additional vocals, the rest of the band appear in the chorus. The full song was released on May 16th, 2023 alongside a music video, directed by SPOD.
Critical reception
The song came out with fairly positive reviews from music critics/outlets like Stereogum, Exclaim!, and MetalSucks. Hesher Keenan, from the latter, says "it's fast, it grooves, and it’s got just enough fuzz in the mix to really set it over the edge[2]". However, despite the positive reception, the song failed to chart.
Personnel
- Lucas Skinner - bass
- Michael Cavanagh - drummer
- Cook Craig - guitar
- Joey Walker - guitar
- Ambrose Kenny-Smith - keyboard, vocals
- Stu Mackenzie - vocals, guitar
References
- "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- Keenan, Hesher (16 May 2023). "King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's New Single "Gila Monster" is a Fuzzy Stoner Metal Banger". MetalSucks. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- full name "PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation"
External links
- "Gila Monster" on YouTube