Back In The Saddle With MATT YOUNG From KING PARROT

After a relatively quiet year by their standards - which included
shows earlier this year with Pantera - Australia's favourite slice
of brutality, King Parrot, are set to end the year with a band with
their When The Weed Meets The Speed Australian Tour which kicks off
at Mo's Desert Clubhouse on November 6.
King Parrot have always done things their own way and at their own
pace, and as such not too many rumblings have been heard from fans
despite the band's inactivity on the touring circuit.
They know that the boys must be getting shit done.
And get shit done they have, bringing out North Carolina's stoner
rockers Weedeater to join Australian acts Astrodeath and Choof for
a tour that promises as much feverish musical chaos as you can
stand. Between the four bands, there's elements of doom, sludge,
thrash, stoner, grind and deathcore, and you don't have to be a
scientist to know that that is a recipe just waiting for sonic
disaster.
The reason for King Parrot's neglecting of their flock? A new
album. And one which vocalist Matt Young promises will be
everything you expect from King Parrot and more. Then there's the
little things about a European and UK tour early next year with a
band called Pantera. You might have heard of them?
Even when they're quiet, they are rowdy. Bless their Alisterus
scapularis (look it up).
Not knowing where to start, HEAVY sat down for a chat with Youngy
earlier this week to try and get up to speed on what King Parrot
have been doing while they've been doing nothing.
"Mate, we're ready to go," he said of the upcoming run of shows.
"It's good man, it's exciting. We had a couple of months off
playing shows and all that sort of stuff because we've been really
focussing on the new record and getting the finishing touches done.
Just spending time in the studio and focussing on that. Now it's
getting to that point where we're ready to play again. Ready to hit
the road and do what we do, then hopefully start unleashing this
new record next year. In the meantime, we're gonna smash out a big
Aussie tour and get around the country and see our people."
In the full interview, Youngy expressed enthusiasm about supporting
the music scene by bringing up-and-coming bands on tour. We spoke
about the diverse range of bands on the tour, describing it as
"fucking brutal" and "awesome". Matt also highlighted the
importance of having time to hang out with the bands in different
locations, which he believes will contribute to the tour's
success.
Matt mentioned that they usually rehearse a few days before the
tour, focusing on putting on the best show possible. He also shared
that they have played many shows and tours, and have a good
understanding of what works best for them. He also discussed the
importance of audience interaction and energy during their
performances. Matt confirmed that they love audience banter and
feeding off their energy.
Matt discussed the progress of their new album, which has been in
the works for the best part of a year. He mentioned that they have
been working on it organically, with a focus on jamming and
improvisation, which he believes adds to the fluidity of their
songs. Matt also shared that they have been recording in a studio,
taking their time with the mixing process and getting feedback from
everyone involved. He expressed excitement about the album's
release next year and the opportunity for fans to hear new songs at
their upcoming shows. Matt also mentioned that they are unlikely to
release a single before Christmas, preferring to roll out the album
next year.
We also broached the exciting news that King Parrot is set to join
Pantera and Power Trip for a run of shows in Europe and the UK next
year, plus more.

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