King Gizzard’s Modular Synth Revolution | Music News

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard just unleashed their 28th album, Alien Metal, a bold leap into modular synth territory with their custom Eurorack rig named Nathan. After years of teasing electronic experiments, this record represents their deepest dive yet—blending dancefloor energy with their signature psychedelic chaos. Built from scratch in their Melbourne warehouse, the album demanded patience and precision, with more scrapped material than ever before. Despite the sonic shift, Stu Mackenzie insists it echoes their rock roots, revealing a long-standing love affair with dance music. The process forced them to rebuild songwriting from the ground up, ultimately deepening their reverence for raw, analog sound—even as they embraced the wild, unpredictable magic of synths. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be0aba6133c0f55d