King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - PetroDragonic Apocalypse; Or, Dawn Of Eternal Night: An Annihilation Of Planet Earth And The Beginning Of Merciless Damnation - guest review
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - PetroDragonic Apocalypse; Or, Dawn Of Eternal Night: An Annihilation Of Planet Earth And The Beginning Of Merciless Damnation - guest review
Release date
June 16, 2023 Tracklist
01. Motor Spirit02. Supercell
03. Converge
04. Witchcraft
05. Gila Monster
06. Dragon
07. Flamethrower
08. Dawn Of Eternal Night [feat. Leah Senior][vinyl bonus]
Guest review by
pattmayne April 04, 2026
The primary feeling here is fun. Even though the themes are dark and the lyrics are apocalyptic, the riffs are such a blast that you can't help but love the doom. But it's not "campy", because the lyrics are sincere for all their theatrics, and the music is pure, original, and unstoppable. You could almost call “Gila Monster” campy, but in truth it's more like an 80s cartoon theme song, mostly in 4/4, and not really a metal song like the rest.
Cavanagh's drums are simultaneously more unleashed and more tight than ever. Their albums often feature layered technical guitar playing, but never with such speed or ferocity.
It's hard to find a flaw in this gem, but the songs “Witchcraft” and “Dragon” both have long, repetitive transitions that would have been perfect for some kind of solo or further musical exploration.
They stepped up the ferocity on this one. For a band that is always exploring different genres and styles, here's hoping they've got more metal up their sleeves.
Rating breakdown
| Performance: | 10 |
| Songwriting: | 9 |
| Originality: | 8 |
| Production: | 9 |
Written by pattmayne | April 04, 2026
Guest review disclaimer:
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
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