Words and Photos: Steve Nisotel

“Nonagon Infinity opens the door,” are the first words out of front man Ambrose Kenny Smith’s mouth as King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard took the stage in front of a sold out crowd at The Sinclair Friday night.  The seven piece psychedelic powerhouse from Melbourne, Australia made sure those in attendance were treated to a show they’d not soon forget.

Touring in support of their new album, Nonagon Infinity, King Gizzard put on a relentless, high-energy performance centered around songs from their new album.  From the opening note until the lights came on, The Sinclair played host to a perfect storm of epic vocals, screaming guitar riffs, and trance-inducing rhythms, courtesy of the bands two drummers.  Referred to as “double drumming,” it is a technique that allows for a lot more freedom and dynamics with the drums, similar to having two guitarists, and is very conducive to the band’s sounds (also commonly employed by psychedelic punk rockers, Thee Oh Sees).

Not to be outdone, the show’s two opening acts both put on very strong performances.  Touring with King Gizzard is Kenny-Smith’s and guitarist/bassist Cook Craig’s other band, The Murlocs, who compliment them well with their own brand of RnB infused psychedelic rock.  The show also featured local act Doug Tuttle, a three piece from Somerville, rounding out the lineup for what was a high voltage, unforgettable night in Cambridge.

If you have not checked out Nonagon Infinity yet, the time to do so is now, but don’t stop there.  King Gizzard made one thing clear Friday night; they are best experienced live, and loud.

Nonagon Infinity is available now on iTunes and major streaming services.  Get on it.  They are quickly becoming psych rock legends and we’re happy to have them land on our shores as often as possible.

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