King Parrot (band)

King Parrot are an Australian grindcore band formed in Melbourne in 2010. They have released three studio albums: Bite Your Head Off (2012), Dead Set (2015) and Ugly Produce (2017).

King Parrot
King Parrot performing in 2016
King Parrot performing in 2016
Background information
OriginMelbourne, Australia
GenresGrindcore[1]
Years active2010–present
LabelsAgonia, Candlelight, Housecore, Impedance
MembersMatthew Young
Ari White
Slatts Everyday
Andrew Livingstone-Squires
Todd Hansen
Past membersEd Lacey
Mat Rizzo
Matt "Skitz" Sanders

History

King Parrot formed in Melbourne in 2010 with the original line-up of Matt Young (vocals), Ed Lacey and Ari White (guitar), Slatts Everday (bass) and drummer Matt Rizzo. White, Rizzo and Lacey had come directly from their previous band Watchdog Discipline, Slatts Everyday was a member of Warrnambool rock band Cockfight Shootout. Lacey had also been a member of The Berzerker for several years and Rizzo was formerly with Blood Duster.

After the release of The Stench of Hardcore Pub Trash EP in 2011, Lacey left King Parrot and was replaced by Andrew Livingstone-Squires, formerly of Dreadnaught and Cemetery Urn. The group recorded and independently released their debut full-length album Bite Your Head Off in 2012, which was picked up by UK based metal label Candlelight Records in 2013 for worldwide release. Shortly after the album's release Rizzo was replaced by Matt "Skitz" Sanders, formerly of Damaged but the band's heavy touring schedule meant he was replaced on overseas dates by Rob Brens of Alarum. King Parrot had by now established themselves as intense live act,[2][3][4] and their unsettling sense of humour, most notably in their music video "Shit on the Liver",[5] which was a finalist in the 2013 Australian Music Video Awards.

After extensive touring within Australia, supporting Obituary, Carcass and Thy Art Is Murder, King Parrot were invited to play a number of prominent music festivals including an appearance at the 2013 Hammersonic Jakarta International Metal Festival in Indonesia, Australia's Soundwave Festival and the 2014 SXSW in Austin, Texas, which was part of a 45-date North American tour. They later signed a management deal with Extreme Management Group in New York. Pantera and Down vocalist Phil Anselmo personally interviewed them on his Housecore Records YouTube channel.[6]

In June 2014, at the end of their Australian tour with Carcass, it was announced that Todd Hansen, formerly of The Berzerker and Headkase, would be taking over from Sanders.[7] In late 2014 King Parrot recorded their second album Dead Set at Anselmo's studio in Louisiana. It was released in May 2015 and peaked on the Australian albums chart at #21.[8] Dead Set was nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album that year but lost to Northlane's Node.

King Parrot toured Australia with Psycroptic and Revocation in early 2017, following which the band recorded their third album in Melbourne. Ugly Produce was released on 22 September and reached #21 on the ARIA chart.[9] During October, the band toured the US with Superjoint and DevilDriver.

Members

Current
  • Matthew "Youngy" Young – lead vocals (2010–present)
  • Ari "Mr. White" White – guitars (2010–present)
  • Slatts Everyday – bass, backing vocals (2010–present)
  • Andrew "Squiz" Livingstone-Squires – guitars (2012–present)
  • Todd "Toddy" Hansen – drums (2014–present)

Former
  • Ed Lacey – guitars (2010–2012)
  • Mat Rizzo – drums (2010–2012)
  • Matt "Skitz" Sanders – drums (2012–2014)

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[10]
Bite Your Head Off
  • Released: October 2012
  • Label: Impedance Records (IMP034)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, LP
 -
Dead Set
  • Released: May 2015
  • Label: EVP Recordings (EVP004)
  • Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download, LP
 21
Ugly Produce
  • Released: September 2017
  • Label: EVP Recordings (EVP012)
  • Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download, LP
 21

Extended Plays
List of EPs, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
The Stench of Hardcore Pub Trash
  • Released: September 2011
  • Label: Impedance Records (IMP030)
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 -
Holed Up in the Lair
  • Released: October 2020
  • Label: Dead Set Records (DS001)
  • Formats: LP, digital download
 -

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2015Dead SetARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal AlbumNominated[11]
2018Ugly ProduceNominated

Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015[12]King ParrotBest New BandNominated

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
Music Victoria Awards of 2013 Bite Your Head Off Best Heavy Album Won [13][14]
Music Victoria Awards of 2014 King Parrot Best Live Band Nominated
Music Victoria Awards of 2015 Dead Set Best Heavy Album Nominated
Music Victoria Awards of 2016 King Parrot Best Live Band Nominated

References
  1. XAVIER, TREY (May 2015). "King Parrot Debut New Video for "Home Is Where The Gutter Is"". MetalSucks. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  2. "Cherry Bar. AC/DC Lane". Fasterlouder.com. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  3. "Live Reviews : Carcass & King Parrot @ 170 Russell, Melbourne 15/06/2014". Metalobsession.net. 16 June 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  4. "Psycroptic/King Parrot : The Bald Faced Stag, Sydney, 2 August 2013". Themetalforge.com. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  5. "KING PARROT - Shit on the Liver". Youtube.com. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  6. "King Parrot stops by Housecore HQ". Youtube.com. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  7. "King Parrot announce new drummer". Killyourstereo.com. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  8. "King Parrot Dead Set". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  9. "King Parrot Ugly Produce". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  10. "Discography King Parrot". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  11. ARIA Award previous winners. "Winners By Award – 27th ARIA Awards 2013". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  12. "Metallhammer 2015 Best New Band". Metalhammer. Archived from the original on 27 March 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  13. "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  14. "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
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