INFEST THE RATS’ NEST
My Rating
8/10
Average Critic Rating
7.5/10
Overview
’Infest The Rats’ Nest’ is King Gizzard’s heaviest and most ferocious record to date, diving headfirst into the world of Thrash Metal with relentless energy. The album channels Classic Metal influences while injecting the band’s unique, experimental edge, creating a brutal yet refreshing soundscape. Thematically, it’s a grim exploration of environmental collapse and societal decay, delivered with crushing riffs, pounding rhythms, and raw, aggressive vocals. Despite the intensity, the band’s knack for tight songwriting and dynamic shifts keeps the album completely engaging and memorable. This is a bold and unapologetic shift in style, proving once again that King Gizzard can master any genre they tackle. Walk into the Rats' Nest and embrace the hellish yet beautiful tunes within.
Recommended for fans of heavy King Gizzard tunes and hellish Metal.
Featured Song
Planet B
Most Streamed
Mars For The Rich
Least Streamed
Venusian 2
Underrated
Venusian 1
TVV Top 3 Songs
Planet B | Organ Farmer | Superbug
Singles
Planet B | Organ Farmer | Self-Immolate
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Mars For The Rich | Superbug | Perihelion
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
Yes
Album Artwork Rating
8.5/10
A rat’s skull acting as the door to hell is absolutely iconic. It’s pure Metal and perfectly represents the atmosphere of the album. Step up the stairs into the mouth of the dead rat, enter hell, and appreciate the music…
Genre
Thrash Metal
RL
ATO Records / Flightless
Recording Studio
N/A
Alternative Artwork