Infest the Rats' Nest
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
  • Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Aug 16, 2019
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Aug 21, 2019
    60
    Things do pick up with messy, closing tracks ‘Self-Immolate’ and ‘Hell’, but these are proficient rather than remarkable moments. Ultimately, it’s not enough to prevent ‘Infest The Rats’ Nest’ from feeling like a case of “look what we can do!” rather than a record fully realised.

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 70
  3. Negative: 2 out of 70
  1. Xaire
    Aug 17, 2019
    9
    I absolutely loved this album to pieces. It's politically charged, environmentally conscious, and a slam front to back.
  2. sammyanthony
    Aug 16, 2019
    8
    Distinct from the previous album, Infest the Rats' Nest gives more of a heavy metal and still flabbergasting as ever. Even with nonsensicalDistinct from the previous album, Infest the Rats' Nest gives more of a heavy metal and still flabbergasting as ever. Even with nonsensical planetary bulls**t, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard has delivered in cold blood. Undeniably they can live up the nonexistent expectation of what heavy metal album could be.… Full Review »
  3. khanh52
    Aug 16, 2019
    9
    Definitely the best metal album this year. All the tracks go super hard, heavy riffs with signature psychedelic touch from the band. The wholeDefinitely the best metal album this year. All the tracks go super hard, heavy riffs with signature psychedelic touch from the band. The whole album even tells a cohesive story one track after another about the Earth and enviroment… Full Review »
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