Prepare for an auditory assault like no other as the Australian rock phenomenon, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, triumphantly returns to the realm of thrash metal. With their upcoming album, “Petrodragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation,” the band showcases their unyielding creativity and penchant for outrageously titled musical masterpieces.

The band’s 24th studio album, “Petrodragonic Apocalypse,” is slated for release on June 16 via their own KGLW label. To whet the fans’ appetite, King Gizzard has dropped the first single, “Gila Monster,” accompanied by a haunting music video. Frontman Stu Mackenzie dons a cloak, standing atop a snow-covered mountain while the rest of the band gathers around a witch’s cauldron, creating an eerie ambiance.

Not content with just delivering an auditory onslaught, King Gizzard is also set to embark on a thrilling international tour. The journey kicks off on May 28 at Boston Calling and concludes on September 3 at the renowned End of the Road Festival in England. Along the way, the band will grace cities such as Chicago, Denver, Seattle, and Pelham, treating fans to multi-show residencies. As a testament to their grandeur, they will unleash a three-hour marathon set on June 21 at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, marking their biggest single-venue show to date.

King Gizzard, comprising the talented musicians Stu Mackenzie, Ambrose Kenny-Smith, Cook Craig, Joey Walker, Lucas Harwood, and Michael Cavanagh, first delved into the world of thrash metal with their 2019 album, “Infest the Rats’ Nest.” An experiment turned triumph, the album’s neck-snapping anthems became instant favorites among the band and their devoted fanbase. It was an unexpected detour that unleashed their insatiable appetite for metal, leading them back to its intoxicating allure.

Since then, King Gizzard has astounded the music world with their unwavering productivity, releasing a staggering 10 studio albums, including a mind-blowing six in 2022 alone. With “Petrodragonic Apocalypse,” they cement their position as genre-bending maestros, fearlessly exploring new sonic landscapes and leaving an indelible mark on the heavy metal scene.

Prepare to surrender to the intense, bone-crushing soundscapes and captivatingly bizarre universe of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. Brace yourself for an auditory journey like no other as they unleash their thrash metal prowess with an album that defies convention, both in its musicality and its ridiculously captivating title.