Their EP and first two albums, Willoughby's Beach (2011), 12 Bar Bruise (2012) and Eyes Like the Sky (2013), primarily blended surf music and garage rock, and were released on the band's independent record label, Flightless, founded by Moore in 2012. Their third to eighth albums—Float Along – Fill Your Lungs (2013), Oddments, I'm in Your Mind Fuzz (2014), Quarters!, Paper Mâché Dream Balloon (2015) and Nonagon Infinity (2016)—expanded their sound, including elements of film music, psychedelic rock, progressive rock, folk, jazz, soul and heavy metal.
In 2017, the band fulfilled a promise to release five studio albums within the year: Flying Microtonal Banana in February; Murder of the Universe in June; Sketches of Brunswick East, a collaboration with Mild High Club, in August; Polygondwanaland, which was released into the public domain, in November; and Gumboot Soup in December. The band released its fourteenth album, Fishing for Fishies, on 26 April 2019, followed by a fifteenth album, Infest the Rats' Nest, released on 16 August that year.
On the 19th of April they released their first feature-length film, concert movie "Chunky Shrapnel". Named after a lyric from the band’s 2017 song Murder Of The Universe, The film combines concert footage from the band’s 2019 European tour with documentary style-filmmaking of King Gizzard behind the scenes. While Chunky Shrapnel does also document the band offstage, the film’s director, Josh Angus Stewart, said that it prioritizes music over personalities.
Chunky Shrapnel was originally set to premiere at Melbourne’s Astor Theatre, before the Australian government closed cinemas nationwide to stem the spread of the coronavirus. The film was eventually released and finally available for 24 hours only on vimeo.
In all, throughout 2020, the band released several live albums, a concert film, a double compilation of demos, K.G. , their 16th studio album and a compilation of early singles and all the tracks on the Anglesea EP called Teenage Gizzard . In August, Eric Moore (the band's second drummer and manager) left the band to focus on running his record label, Flightless. In February 2021, the band released L.W., their third microtonal album, which was followed by the synth-based dream pop album Butterfly 3000 in June. These albums were released independently rather than on Flightless. The band's twentieth studio album, Omnium Gatherum, was released on 22 April 2022.
On 24 January 2023, the band released the official live bootleg Live At Red Rocks '22. The 86-track, eight-hour release documents the band's three-night run at the titular Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Several independent labels have created physical releases of the bootleg, including a 12-vinyl boxset and a CD/cassette run.
On 4 March of the same year, the band debuted a new song "Gila Monster" during a live performance in Tilburg in the Netherlands. Following that, on 7 May, the band announced their upcoming 24th studio album, PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation via Instagram. According to bassist Lucas Harwood, PetroDragonic Apocalypse will be one of two upcoming albums that will have a "Yin and Yang" concept, stating that they are "going to be very different sounding to each other, but we're going to try to make them complement each other". The album's first single, "Gila Monster", was released alongside a music video an hour before the album pre-order opened on May 16 and the second single "Dragon" was released on June 6 with its music video. The band then went on tour throughout the United States to promote the album before its release by playing songs from the album other than the singles. One such performance on 3 June was at the Caverns in Tennessee where the band dressed in drag to celebrate Pride Night after a judge turned down a law that intended to ruled drag unlawful. Joey Walker told the crowd, "This ain't no protest, baby. This is a celebration!" PetroDragonic Apocalypse was released on 16 June.
The band members all grew up and went to school in the Deniliquin, Melbourne and Geelong areas. The band started off as a group of friends jamming together, before a mutual friend asked them to play at a show. The band's name was created "last minute". Mackenzie wanted to name the band "Gizzard Gizzard" while another band member wanted Jim Morrison's nickname "Lizard King". They eventually compromised with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. The artist Jason Galea has created all of the band's album art, and a majority of their music videos.
Hot Wax
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Lyrics
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Hot wax crawling under the floor
Hot wax creeping under the hill
Hot wax creeping under the sill
Hot wax, come on get her,
and now everybody's learning
And now come on a safari with me
Hot wax
Hot wax
Hot wax
Hot wax
Hot wax creeping under the scene
Hot wax dripping under the fiend
Hot wax leaking under the sink
Hot wax leaking under the drain
Hot wax coming under the Lord
Hot wax coming under the door
Hot wax coming into the brain
Hot wax coming into the maze
Hot wax, come on get her,
and now everybody's learning
And now come on a safari with me
Hot wax
Hot wax
Hot wax
Hot wax
Hot wax, come on get her,
and now everybody's learning how
Come on a safari with me
Hot wax
Hot wax
Hot wax
Hot wax
Hot wax dripping under the scene
Hot wax dripping under the fiend
Hot wax leaking under the sink
Hot wax leaking under the drain
Hot wax rising from beneath
Hot wax rising from the leaves
Hot wax rising under my bed
Hot wax running up my legs
Hot wax
Hot wax
Ah Hot wax
Hot wax
Hot wax
The song "Hot Wax" by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard is filled with vivid imagery and psychedelic undertones that border on the surreal. The first verse talks about "hot wax" crawling, creeping and coming in through various openings in a place, creating a sense of impending doom or invasion. The chorus repeats the phrase "hot wax" like a chant or a beckoning call, inviting the listeners to join a "safari" with the singer.
The second verse enumerates more specific scenarios where the hot wax is seeping or leaking, highlighting how it seems to penetrate every corner and object of the environment. The third verse takes on a more spiritual tone, referring to the "Lord" and the "brain", playing with the idea of hot wax entering the consciousness and possibly altering it. In the final part, the hot wax is described as rising and running up the singer's legs, creating a sense of discomfort or sensory overload.
Overall, "Hot Wax" can be interpreted as a commentary on the overwhelming and invasive nature of certain experiences or substances, whether they be physical or emotional. The hot wax metaphor represents a force that cannot be contained, spreading and infecting everything in its path. The invitation to join a safari can also be seen as a call to embrace the chaos and explore the unknown, even if it means encountering scary or uncomfortable things.
Line by Line Meaning
Hot wax crawling under the door
A representation of the wax slowly reaching an unexpected destination, symbolizing the unwanted changes that come without warning.
Hot wax crawling under the floor
The concept of something spreading beyond its control, crawling to dark areas and into spaces that we don't see or pay attention to.
Hot wax creeping under the hill
Metaphorically referencing the idea of a problem or situation growing bigger and bigger until it's an insurmountable challenge; something that seems like a hill impossible to climb.
Hot wax creeping under the sill
This can be a representation of something bad seeping under the figurative doorway to one's life, bringing new trouble and struggles.
Hot wax, come on get her, and now everybody's learning
A call to action, a metaphorical rallying cry for people to get involved and make a difference. The 'her' that needs to be saved can be a reference to an idea or a person.
And now come on a safari with me
Join me in the quest to make a difference, to explore and discover something new, and to have a new experience.
Hot wax creeping under the scene
A continuation of the wax metaphor creeping into the heart of life and changing things for better or worse.
Hot wax dripping under the fiend
A representation of the gradual changes that can happen unnoticed and unexpected, resulting in either good or negative changes.
Hot wax leaking under the sink
A situation where minor things gone wrong could eventually spiral out of control or creep forward and become bigger issues, just like the wax seeping under the sink.
Hot wax coming under the Lord
A metaphorical image of forces beyond our understanding making their way into our lives and our experiences.
Hot wax coming under the door
Another example of the spreading and seeping chaos from an uncontrolled situation, creeping into our lives undetected and uninvited.
Hot wax coming into the brain
The image of the wax creeping into someone's brain is the idea of mental health issues or negative thoughts spreading, affecting their minds and how they think.
Hot wax coming into the maze
A reference to situations in life that can perplex and confuse with no clear way out, the way we see with a maze. The wax leaking into that already confusing reality can make it even harder to navigate.
Hot wax dripping under the fiend
A repetition of a similar line from the previous verses emphasizing the creeping and seeping problem of something unwanted, insidious and indefinable.
Hot wax leaking under the sink
Another repetition of the same theme, except with a hint of urgency and significance, as there's no time to waste before the situation gets worse.
Hot wax rising from beneath
The metaphor of the rising wax can be seen as the negative energy, emotions, or problems building up and spilling over.
Hot wax rising from the leaves
A beautiful image of the rise of creativity and inspiration from unlikely sources or the emergence of something beautiful from chaos.
Hot wax rising under my bed
The idea of something that's been buried and forgotten in the depths of our minds, coming back to the surface and affecting our lives, behavior or situations.
Hot wax running up my legs
Another representation of the creeping chaos seeping and crawling under someone's skin, and how destructive that can be if not acknowledged in time.
Ah Hot wax
The repetition of the chorus is an emphasis of the urgency to act, the importance of recognizing and addressing the problem before it's too late.
Contributed by Leah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
Hot wax crawling under the door
Hot wax crawling under the floor
Hot wax creeping under the hill
Hot wax creeping under the sill
Hot wax, come on get her
Now everybody's learning
Now come on a safari with me
Hot wax, hot wax
Hot wax, hot wax
Hot wax creeping under the scene
Hot wax dripping under the fiend
Hot wax leaking under the sink
Hot wax leaking under the drain
Hot wax coming under the Lord
Hot wax coming under the door
Hot wax coming into the brain
Hot wax coming into the maze
Hot wax, come on get her
Now everybody's learning
Now come on a safari with me
Hot wax, hot wax
Hot wax, hot wax
Hot wax, come on get her
Now everybody's learning
Now come on a safari with me
Hot wax, hot wax
Hot wax, hot wax
Hot wax dripping under the scene
Hot wax dripping under the fiend
Hot wax leaking under the sink
Hot wax leaking under the drain
Hot wax rising from beneath
Hot wax rising from the leaves
Hot wax rising under my bed
Hot wax running up my legs
Hot wax, hot wax
Hot wax, hot wax
Hot wax, hot wax
Hot wax, hot wax
Hot wax, hot wax
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Ambrose is such a babe.
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I swear I am not gay or nothing, but the man in sexy!!
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He is no homo
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Only 6 years old but 103 albums ago.
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I've always thought the higher lyrics were sang by a woman until I saw this and realised it's Ambrose. He's a man full of surprises lmao
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I know right? and his dad Broderick has got such deep gravely voice
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I've been there too