INTERVIEW: Matt Young of King Parrot Talks New Album, Chaos on Tour and The Future of Aussie Grindcore


Australian grindcore maniacs King Parrot are back with a brand-new album — “A Young Person’s Guide To” out now via Housecore Records. Keefy sat down with frontman Matt “Youngy” Young for an unfiltered chat about the making of the record with a new drummer, and what fans can expect from their upcoming shows.Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: King Parrot – A Young Person’s Guide To


There’s something about Grindcore that is so ridiculous that it ironically makes me like it more. Melbourne’s own King Parrot dropped their long-awaited fourth full-length record, A Young Person’s Guide To (Housecore Records), which brings the riffs, the groove, and all the disgusting, yet funny lyrics. Each track attempts to stand out on its own, but the back half of the album has a couple of duds; however, it does finish strong!Continue reading


King Parrot Share Their New Single and Video “Get What Ya Given” – Australian Tour Kicks Off This Week


Australian heavyweights, King Parrot, have just delivered their latest single and video, “Get What Ya Given.” It comes from their forthcoming album, A Young Person’s Guide To King Parrot, due out on June 6. They also kick off their Australian album launch tour from May 9, with shows in Warrnambool and Bendigo. They’ve also been added to the Acid Bath show in New York on July 25 at Brooklyn Paramount before joining The Heaviest Tour of the Summer alongside Pantera and Amon Amarth all over the US. Watch the new video and find out more below.
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King Parrot Share Their Single and Video “Get What Ya Given” – New Album Coming Soon


Australia’s King Parrot have just dropped their new single and video for “Get What Ya Given.” The track is the latest to appear from their forthcoming full-length, A Young Person’s Guide To King Parrot, due out June 6th via Housecore Records in North America.
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King Parrot Share Their Single and Video “Look Away I’m Hideous” – New Album Coming Soon


King Parrot have delivered their latest single, “Look Away I’m Hideous,” with an animated video by Australian artist The Art of Fox. It comes from their forthcoming new album, A Young Person’s Guide To King Parrot, which is due out June 6th 2025 worldwide, with an Australian launch tour coming in May. The band have also been added to Acid Bath’s New York show, on July 25 at Brooklyn Paramount, and then join Pantera and Amon Amarth for a US tour. Check out the new video and more below.
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Pantera and Amon Amarth Add King Parrot, Snafu, Shock Narcotic, Flesh Hoarder as Openers for Summer Tour Dates


Heavy metal legends Pantera previously announced their 2025 US Summer Amphitheater tour with Swedish heavy metal icons Amon Amarth. Produced by Live Nation, the journey will commence on July 15th in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania and wind its way through over two dozen cities, coming to a close on September 13th in West Palm Beach, Florida. Additional guest openers now include King Parrot, Snafu, Shock Narcotic, Flesh Hoarder across different dates, which you can see below. Get ready for The Heaviest Tour Of The Summer! Tickets are on sale now!Continue reading


King Parrot Share Their Single and Video “Target Pig Elite” – New Album Coming Soon


Australian grindcore ensemble, King Parrot, have just unleashed their latest single, “Target Pig Elite.” Accompanied by an official music video, it is carved from their upcoming new full-length, A Young Person’s Guide To King Parrot, coming out on June 6. Head into the article below to catch the new video and more from the band.
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King Parrot Share Their Single and Video “Fuck You And The Horse You Rode In On” – New Album Coming Soon


Extreme metallers, King Parrot, have just unleashed their first new music in 5 years – “Fuck You And The Horse You Rode In On.” Coming with a music video, it gives the first taste of what to expect on the band’s new album, A Young Person’s Guide To King Parrot, due for release on June 6. Catch the new video and more below.
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King Parrot Sign with Dead Serious Recordings – On Tour with Pantera and Powertrip Soon


King Parrot, a rising name in thrash/punk/metal, have officially signed with German record label, Dead Serious Recordings. The new partnership will see the Australian band drop a new record in June 2025. They are also coming up on tours with Pantera, Powertrip, and Master. Find out more below.
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Ghost Cult’s Weekly Ritual – Rock and Metal News Show Livestream 10-26-23


5 Days to Halloween! 

Catch up on what you missed this week in the world of Rock and Metal news with our show! #musicnews #rocknews #interviews #newmusicfriday #metalfestivals #tourdates #metalconcerts #vinylcollector #metalmerch

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