King Parrot * Channel 24 * 2026

It's not often you get a band that makes you want to put down the camera, jump over the barricade and get into the pit. King Parrots live energy is infectious and you can feel the venue move with energy. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, King Parrot has carved out a reputation as one of the most chaotic, irreverent, and hardworking bands in the modern extreme metal scene. Blending elements of grindcore, thrash, and punk rock, they have created a "sludgey" sound that is as abrasive as it is infectious.Formed in 2010, the band’s core identity has always been centered around the manic energy of frontman Matthew "Youngy" Young. After building a local following in Australia with their debut EP The Incision (2011), they released their first full-length album, Bite Your Head Off, in 2012.The album was a breakthrough, showcasing their ability to pivot between lightning fast grindcore blasts and heavy, mid tempo grooves. However, what truly set King Parrot apart was their visual identity. Their music videos, often featuring true Australian humor and the band members acting in ridiculous scenarios, helped them go viral in an era where metal was often taking itself too seriously.King Parrot’s trajectory shifted significantly when they caught the attention of Phil Anselmo (Pantera, Down). Anselmo was so impressed by their intensity and "no-holds-barred" attitude that he signed them to his label, Housecore Records, and produced their sophomore effort.Dead Set (2015). Recorded at Anselmo's studio in New Orleans, this album refined their sound. It peaked at number 21 on the ARIA Albums Chart, a massive feat for an extreme metal band.During this period, the band became road warriors, touring relentlessly across North America and Europe with acts like Soulfly, Voivod, and Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals.In 2017, the band released Ugly Produce, which further cemented their status. The album was praised for its "disgusting" yet technical precision, capturing the claustrophobic energy of their live shows. They have remained active with EPs like Holed Up in the Lair (2020), recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis.King Parrot is often categorized as Thrashy Grindcore. Their music is characterized by Youngy’s signature screeching vocals and pacing left and right across the stage with the band's seamless transitions from 250 BPM grind to sludge filled breakdowns.Their shows are high energy, physical, often involving water throwing, stage diving, and a high level of audience interaction.Currently on tour with Soulfly and Gwar, they have been the perfect band to get the crowd pumped full of energy and the bill felt like we had three headliners in one show. If you see a stop in your city, get off the couch and get in the pit.