PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
  • Record Label: KGLW
  • Release Date: Jun 16, 2023
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Sputnikmusic
    Jun 16, 2023
    90
    It’s the end of the world every single day, and King Gizzard have just offered you its soundtrack.
  2. Mojo
    Jun 21, 2023
    80
    Rarely has a plunge into apocalyptic hell been such a hoot. [Aug 2023, p.82]
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  3. AllMusic
    Jun 16, 2023
    80
    The stricter members of the metal community might see King Gizzard as interlopers with no real metal cred, but after Rats Nest and now this thrillingly massive album, there's no reason the band shouldn't be considered one of the best practitioners of the genre around.
  5. Exclaim
    Jun 16, 2023
    80
    As with all successful concept albums, its individual songs work as well independently as they do as a whole. It's depth shrouded in mischief, and it's proof that King Gizzard have mastered creating music that's as heavy conceptually as it is sonically.
  6. Uncut
    Jun 22, 2023
    70
    It takes up where 2019's Infest The Rats' Nest left off, though was pieced together from improv jams. [Aug 2023, p.33]
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  7. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 16, 2023
    70
    Some of the lengthier behemoths among the seven tracks here, though, particularly the sprawling Flamethrower are a little overblown and tend to lose their way at times. Despite that, PetroDragonic Apocalypse is another worthy entry into King Gizzard's avalanche of ever-changing albums. [Summer 2023, p.77]
  8. Pitchfork
    Jun 22, 2023
    54
    Despite its razzle-dazzle, this is the rare King Gizzard release that actually sounds like it was composed as quickly as it was.

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. evilsync
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Amazing! I have this album on repeat for the last 2-3 weeks. Please make more thrash type albums!!
  2. simonrs27
    Jul 28, 2023
    7
    The composition is very good but the production is not so good. Tool vibes, in general progressive metal vibes. Cool cool cool cool.
  3. Lajaleaa
    Jul 11, 2023
    8
    It is always nice to hear from KGLW, they have not failed me since 2019, and they sound every time more and more fun, creative, authentic,It is always nice to hear from KGLW, they have not failed me since 2019, and they sound every time more and more fun, creative, authentic, energetic, true, powerful and so much more. Music should aim to be this at least, and even if I'm not finding my favorite album from them in here, this will be easily enjoyed on the time to come. The lyrics are incredibly creative too, with some sudden pukes of semantic words, but it has never been negative for the band.
    In this new album there are a lot of mixed feelings and intentions going around that you can barely grasp one at all, but when you let yourself go with it, you will actually return a lot to try to find and enjoy those great notes that define the band completely. Saturated by concept, but fun and true to the band, this album is one more great joy in this trash, progressive, stoner, experimental trip.    … Full Review »
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