King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Gaia | Highway Holidays TV

King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard performing “Gaia” live at Highway Holidays, Recorded March 1st, 2023.
Audio Engineers: Nico Wilson, Sam Joseph, Joe Santarpia & Gaspard De Meulemeester
Audio Mix: Stu Mackenzie
Cameras: Delphine Schockert, Michael & Alice Thiel
Editors: Delphine Schockert & Loïc Pignier
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[@jb.photography]

Cavs is an absolute maniac. Killer session.

[@mattski2920]

yeah man it's gotta be tough to be a Ferrari fan

[@Nick_Sick]

🛐

[@josephbunszell5585]

He really has been incredible these last handful albums

[@Netromish]

He is cooking on this track

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

Cavs has got to be one of the best drummers of all time in rock music

[@AyyyGabagool]

love how they've turned this song into an absolute monster

[@GoogleUser-ms6hr]

And to think that the drum solo in the studio version is like 5 seconds long

[@xronium]

an absolute.. gila monster

[@theyukster382]

I got to see this song live in person 🙏

[@diamonddd5752]

is not a monster is Gaiaaaaaaaaaaa!

[@itmghtgtdrk]

They turned it into a gila monster

[@cheesecakehabibi8684]

i love how the drummer has this "yea i work at walmart" kinda vibe to him

[@alexgrantham4747]

Red vests will do that for ya

[@mrbass1310]

on trolley duty

[@mariannarossi82]

ahah it's a Ferrari vest

[@DanialAbrar]

*woolworths

[@Cyanopteryx]

He was on his lunch break during this.

[@alexs5394]

Wouldnt be King Gizzard without a random "yup!" from Stu in there somewhere

[@TC-lk2ev]

He does it to let the band know when to change song sections 🙃

[@dereklasker5350]

Love how the middle section basically became Motor Spirit’s middle section

[@wizardfellow]

Idk cavs drum part in the middle is a lot like flamethrowers

[@didjeriddim]

​@@wizardfellow You should consider be hearing Crumbling Castle tho

[@henrycarrotcake]

they often mashup these two and you definitely can hear the riff being played sometime around 6 min

[@dereklasker5350]

@@henrycarrotcake yes but this was before motor spirit was officially released. Maybe they’d already written it and intentionally mixed it in with Gaia knowing that it would be on their next album, or maybe they liked the sound of the jam and built a song off of it

[@henrycarrotcake]

@@dereklasker5350 you're right worth noting that they use to perform new songs sometime before album debuts

[@deefman123]

That drum solo was a monstrosity. This is primal as hell. Awesome!!!

[@MrArohtaeko]

Yeah, Tool vibes!

[@stupedkiteh]

With supercell jam tease! We know now post pda release!

[@konger6069]

@@stupedkiteh timestamp for the supercell part?

[@stupedkiteh]

@@konger6069 ok went back and its motor spirit not supercell and its during cavs’s drum solo just cue up to there

[@heavymachete6235]

YES FINALLY! A PRO LEVEL RECORDING OF THE LIVE VERSION! when i saw this song live a while back it blew my mind, so happy to see this version again!

[@Asaf.Shaked81]

They did it in Austria, I was greatful ❤

[@ChrisS1mp]

There's a recording of it being performed at Red Rocks on youtube, the one uploaded by Logan Bently has the official camera work so you can see Cav's going crazy on the solo

[@flipdry]

I love those little melodic bass licks Lucas does at the end and always expect them in the studio recording but they're never there. Good thing this recording exists! 🤘

[@nobodyfckswithdejesus2543]

Same here... Was so happy to find this online!

[@atharvachoudhary6974]

This is crazy, we've literally seen Gaia evolve before our very eyes over the past year! And this version is such a monster and it's so tight too, these guys are machines when it comes to keeping time

[@TheKatchutes]

I actually feel like it got messy. But I like the idea. Guitarist sounded sloppy during the drum Toms part. Maybe it’s the tone contributing I dunno.

[@user-yq8jd2rm3h]

So tight!

[@3three3three3three]

i remember my mind being blown by this, having no idea that a whole album of this sort of sound was on the horizon. god i love petrodragonic so much

[@LaneKisonak]

Loving the Supercell interpolation in the drum-solo jam section too

[@x2xstudios]

Greatest band of all time

[@animationnerd7579]

I'm tripping the fuck out ok mushrooms rn and I very much agree with this statement.

[@Neockoen]

@@animationnerd7579rock on brother

[@joshbeck24]

Yes

[@gab2876]

I’m not tripping out and I agree 😂

[@Jay_Berries13]

​@@animationnerd7579see them live and tripping. Best shit I've ever done and I went by myself lol.

[@axlgrande]

King Gizz can make Metal, Folk, Jazz, Rock, Fusion, synth pop, electro, techno, garage, microtonal, pop, rap, hip-hop, instrumental, etc. And all make it good. Incredible, the most important band of this times.

[@Rmasters08]

You forgot Country and Reggae

[@Zanduby]

no Ska, worst band XD

[@tarapiero]

they need an entire reggae album

[@lukerawkford3970]

Their rap tunes are ok

[@deefman123]

Well when you put it like that

[@cr4zedturtle]

You can feel the motor spirit in this one

[@2BoFo2]

FlameThrower also

[@TheBurdenOfHope]

The sound person smashed this mix. What an incredible live sound they have

[@jriding6161]

@@kurtiskissell1347 In Stu we trust

[@bridgeofsighs5081]

I didn't even think about how great this sounded until I read your comment. It takes an exceptionally talented soundguy to let the band shine through as was done here!

[@jriding6161]

@@bridgeofsighs5081 That 'sound guy' is the lead singer, Stu.

[@patton303]

The music is like if the Foo Fighters added an extra quarter note to all their riffs and then had Tool play it.

[@Darkwell2229]

One can see the Tool´s influences in this one. Amazing piece

[@Bevtone]

Big time

[@travisthornton1792]

I’m also reminded of Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason at Pompeii here, particularly on Set The Control For The Heart Of The Sun. But yeah, primarily Tool. The Moog filter sweeps underneath his drumming sounds a lot like material from Fear Inoculum

[@pandaberserk3390]

i thought he was trolling when he said tool is one of stus main influences but yeah you can.

[@maxotto9877]

this band is adopting a great set of influences Joey is repping a Blood Incantation long sleeve here too, so clearly they are taking from the best

[@foampositeKickz]

Dude is a mini Danny Carey

[@eveningchaos1]

Love Joey's Blood Incantation shirt. As a metalhead, I'm really loving the heavy tracks and thrash metal albums that they are putting out.

[@maxotto9877]

very based, he's clearly a big fan, he was wearing a timewave zero shirt when I saw them if he's got multiple merch items of theirs and often wears them safe to say the gizz have some healthy influences

[@otisl-kv8bi]

He also has a darkthrone shirt

[@drdoofenstock5559]

I still listen to hhotr everyday lol such a good band

[@deefman123]

Yeah these boys are kicking a scuffed track shoe shaped hole in the metal scene

[@dingleburg2665]

The riff at 8:50 on this song is the same riff blood incantation uses at 2:00 mins on inner path (to outer space)

[@VangeliRock]

These dudes are so good. Just bangers. And the backwards Flying V kills me.

[@Ivegotwormsinme]

"Crashing V"

[@woopimagpie]

@@Ivegotwormsinme Or is it the "Flying A"? Whatever it is, it's classic.

[@samg.270]

The tool vibes on this are insane

[@TheBurdenOfHope]

Having played in a progressive metal band many years ago, the sheer relief of coming back in on cue after a ridiculous drum solo or jam section is unmatched.

[@peterbroughton4864]

I felt like there was a split second on Cav's face where he thought Stu was going to miss it though!

[@raspar6]

@@peterbroughton4864 I thought Stu was the one in charge of signaling the next part? I saw he was distracted adjusting something, then they all came in with him.

[@0chromium0]

My twenty-year-old son bronght me here, and here I shall remain. Thank you for the great music.

[@glennbergevin7726]

Jesus this breakdown is even more intense than the red rocks one. I came to gizz through itrn... Super excited for petrodragon.

[@miguelturner7824]

oh my god that musical interlude was the bees knees

[@user-lh2de5bh5h]

Ukraine sucks!

[@TheBrokenStairs]

Great detail seeing them cramming some Changes material at the start of the session, hopefully we get a second video!!

[@AyyyGabagool]

hope we get to see an entire session like this

[@jareddavison8396]

@@AyyyGabagool most underrated comment!

[@aheartwork]

These guys are the greatest rock and roll band of our times. Gotta appreciate the insane creative power and songwriting of the boys.

[@FabulousResults]

Cavs is the ultimate endurance drummer. Just an absolute machine.

[@alexwolfgang1480]

Hell yeah, Joey's wearing a Blood Incantation t-shirt.

[@KeremcanBuyuktaskin]

King Gizz and Blood Incantation are 2 bands constantly on my playlist lately, it's amazing to see Joey is also fan. These guys never cease to amaze me! 🤘

[@iii2187]

I love how they evolved as well as their gear...cavs started playing a little drumkit, luke started playing precision and stu playing his green guitar with duct tape 🎉🎉🎉

[@oh_heeeyyy]

To live at the same time as this band, it's indescribable. They take so many genres and make them sound like Gizz. It never feels fake or overly constructed, rather natural, synchronous, connected, WHOLE. And they execute their work flawlessly live.

[@al-jo]

I hope people realize Gizzards will leave a landmark in rock music history

[@jabronijackpot]

Its like if Ween took themselves seriously

[@thefives7ar]

They should just stick to metal. I pretty much only listen to Infest the Rats Nest, the new album, and their prog metal shit. The rest of their catalogue doesn't appeal to me. They clearly get people the most excited when they play the heavier and groovier stuff.

[@leannasty]

@@thefives7ar I am the same as you, but they should defo still play stuff that isn't metal

[@x2xstudios]

@@thefives7ar”they should stick to metal cos i like it” bro thinks he’s the king of gizzards himself

[@Realcernunnos]

These guys seriously restore my faith that music isn't dead

[@betofme]

Really excited for the new metal release!!!

[@choglatemilg]

the joy i get from seeing cavs play a jellybean Ludwig kit......

[@BoboboyIfUDont]

Looking back towards Gizz's earliest stuff, I'd say Cavs has grown by a large margin. He was already excellent behind the kit, but his timing, dynamic, and creativity in difficult time signatures has reached new heights. Awesome video 🧙‍♂️❤️⚡

[@quinntoohey406]

Agreed wholeheartedly!

[@jacobpg1246]

Gotta love those drum solos Cavs does

[@josiek5989]

Love the cheat notes on Amby's hand at 1:52. Love everything about this band. All Hail King Gila! All Hail Queen Pinky too!

[@kodykindhart5644]

Check out super secret bands Gila Wizard 🤫🤫🤫

[@lewi7497]

Legendary. That drum solo is so Tool to me. So keeeeeeen for the future of the Gizz. (& the Wizz)

[@DinoC543]

Hard to be original these days. These guys nail it. Never heard anyone quite like this. Ear orgasm.

[@zakk.lacks.rhythm]

Cavs auditioning to take Danny Careys spot in Tool with this one. Total monster.

[@rubenbenitez4376]

LITERALLY like this became so intense and all i could think about was how it started to sound like Tool

[@zakk.lacks.rhythm]

@@rubenbenitez4376 let us all pray to the Gizz gods for this blessing.

[@ch33ze0g]

I was just thinking this

[@zakk.lacks.rhythm]

@@ch33ze0g it’d be cool if they did an extended cut on Gila Monster

[@acetonicdotnet]

Incredible performance.

[@carlcarlson7654]

Oh wow. I literally just found out about this band 5 minutes ago watching some BTBAM vids. Why am I just now imbibing these unbelievable sounds through my earholes? This...

[@marcantoinesavard9212]

Welcome to the Gizzverse my friend😎 you’ll see that’s it’s an amazing place enjoy!!

[@unsolicitedditkapics9722]

Welcome brother. You're in for a ride

[@wrobtaylor]

i'm jealous honestly

[@MorningView4]

Classic Carlson.

[@myownego]

Sure, why not transform into TOOL for a few minutes?! Never know what to expect with KGLW. These guys are awesome!!!

[@GRILLEDCHEESE234]

Not only tool, but 1996-2001 tool

[@data00entity]

meshuggah too fools

[@vonkgaming2667]

Pink Floyd was there too

[@samgoodwin6237]

Strong Tool/Danny vibes

[@jonathonhollis7080]

If I like this, which tool songs/albums would you recommend

[@1896danr]

Just listen to the Lateralus album straight through without shuffle. Enjoy.

[@csachleb]

​@jonathonhollis7080 same as king gizzard: all of them. Start from the beginning.

[@brenthinds8202]

Thought the same thing, that one riff reminded me of the song divorced.

[@ryleuty]

I am consistently amazed by this band of geniuses. Getting so many people locked in on these rhythms is a serious accomplishment.

[@TheBurdenOfHope]

I keep coming back to this video. One of their best performances of Gaia ever imo

[@patriciobecker436]

Stu w the Cavs tshirt and Lucas w the Bittersweet Demons hoodie, the love between them is just so cute

[@Nitrotoast1]

They’re free

[@avecchi85]

​@@Nitrotoast1Toasters don't toast toast, toast toasts toast

[@rob060]

Nice to see this song evolving in live form. At Red Rocks Cavs just went on a 5 minute drum solo by himself, now the rest of the band has added their parts.

[@rckon777]

these U.S. residency shows about to be legendary. See y’all at the Salt Shed 🦎🧂

[@heavyharris5580]

They blew my fuckin mind when they played this at Forest Hills last year. Can't wait to see them again

[@Shway34]

Went from Gaia to lateralus. What a beast

[@emibustamante6442]

How to turn into TOOL in 4 minutes. Love these lizard dudes.

[@jamesearl7547]

These live performances keep getting better and better. Loving the heavy gizz, then we’ll just throw in a beautiful riff and solo at 8:53 just because! Perfect

[@MassiveFish-hp4pm]

Hey you might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

[@scandalousbeans2591]

Joey with the ice V glasses on 🥵

[@davidgork4185]

How Cavy keeps improving and adding to his style every album is so fantastic to listen to. The guys are a joy! And live even better than on the albums. Masters of their craft.

[@tarhxad7726]

God, Cavs is fucking incredible. Everyone here is so amazing, and Cavs just continues to blow my mind at how much of a machine he is. The best band currently making music right now, and it’s not even close.

[@travezripley]

Joey Guido in that “Blood Incantation” Tshirt! What a God!

[@gunnarapplebaum666]

Play the most monster metal opus and then immediately turn into the most wholesome bunch of bois about to have a cheese break. Best band ever

[@paxeckoinvein]

The audio is absolutely perfect. Even the percussions in stereo, makes you feel like you're actually there. Much love!

[@ChristianBjork]

Loved the tool interlude in there... Nice performance.

[@jeliceinchains]

This band is love of my life for my ears❤

[@TheHutchIsOn]

Need a camera dedicated to just Cookie

[@Needawholepailofwater]

I watched this 4 times in a row. Seeing them next month and I don’t think I’ve ever been this stoked for a concert!

[@johnfleming4321]

Enjoy man

[@Chimpangeek]

Well… how’d ya like the show?

[@Needawholepailofwater]

@@Chimpangeek I was blown away….. They are extremely talented musicians, harmonies sounded great. My favorite part was a long version of Straws in the Wind, Ambrose’s vocals are incredible and I started to listening to the Murlocs a lot the last couple weeks lol. Will definitely catch them again on the next U.S. tour!

[@Chimpangeek]

@@Needawholepailofwater right on lol. Yeah anytime amby sings it’s bound to set the crowd off. Welcome to the weirdo swarm, buddy! 🤘

[@glubnub7186]

This live at ally pally with the molten spirit verse and double kicks back into "I am gaia" was fucking insane

[@BrianSchmitt-hg4vz]

The movement at 8:52 is so damn pretty. It reminds me emotionally of the bit at 8:38 in Rosetta Stoned where Tool comes out of the chaotic breakdown into a super-melodic vocal line.

[@jamesbradenolin5168]

I was thinking of Jennifer 😊

[@GeistMeister]

i wish the album version was just like this.

[@Anirlon]

How did I miss this, holy moly.

[@_gedput]

Joey wearing Blood Incantation, one of my fav death metal band

[@rubenbenitez4376]

I love how it evolved into Ænima.. Cav is out of this world. Started to feel like Danny Carey

[@kriskares1132]

46 & two but right album

[@chriscaventer596]

@7:35 all I can hear is "LEARN TO SWIM" hail king gila

[@jakobstein1435]

Major tool vibes from this, especially the build up section. Long live GIZZ

[@ricepice]

Cavs might not be the Lord of Lighting but he is the God of Thunder. Magnificent.

[@samusbros66]

Finally Cavs has become Danny Carey, so proud of you brother, can't believe it, i'm here for it, can't wait for more sounds on your drum kit, great perfomance by The Lizard Wizard

[@insanekos1]

He even looks like him :D

[@robiacinsomniac]

TOOL aged extremely well. I also like their new clothes! Thumbs up 👍

[@GameLlamaProductions]

why is amby always so low in the mix? i didn’t even know this song had keyboard on it hahaha. insane performance

[@samaulicino4202]

They resemble Darryl Hall and John Oates. :-) Never heard of this band until KZbin shuffled into my mix. I"m blown away by this sound and can't believe I never heard of them until now. Not many bands turn my head these days but this one sure did.

[@SnipeGhost]

drummer is a young Danny Carrey

[@Makyah]

damn Joeys solo at the end is the best every time ❤️🔥

[@harleymckinley1181]

0:16 the lads over at equipboard are gonna love this

[@mantismantooth9831]

More than just a Band❤❤🤘🏼🎸.. When people ask me what’s my favorite Music 🎶 I Say King 👑 Gizzard and the Lizard 🦎 Wizard 🧙🏽‍♂️ 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@justinrendon4692]

That blood incantation shirt!

[@LuisRomero-vl6zx]

Cavs, never disappoint, he totally killed it!!! God…..

[@ofcuable]

I'm in shock. You Guys make real hard music back again. Thanks 4 givin' me that

[@jeffreygrayy]

It's beautiful watching Gizz as they evolve. The meter in this one is really cool, love not just hearing everything 4/4

[@mindofmatter071]

June 7th and 8th....Morrison,Colorado...AKA Red Rocks!!!🦎🥦

[@BadVoodooMon]

Can't freaking wait!! The double set is gonna be so rad

[@mindofmatter071]

@@BadVoodooMon same!! I'm doing all shows!

[@luisbarbosa5532]

Nothing like listening to this amazing song in Gaia, Portugal 🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@sebastianMW36]

I’ve never loved Australia so much more after hearing king gizzard

[@yungnatediggity]

this is my first time giving these dudes a listen... fucking sick man hahahaha

[@brettsproul4025]

Cavs is a total human tub-slamming machine!

[@Vaskiznatchdooch]

so that jam in the middle is a budding "Motor Spirit" (2023), yeah?

[@miguelpolicarpo4505]

Fuc..... one of the best "lives" of KGLW! so fuzzy and energic!

[@americanagothic7851]

Their unorthodox style of song structure is literally saving rock music.

[@urmumsbaps]

This man thinks prog was just invented

[@americanagothic7851]

@@urmumsbaps this man thinks KG is only prog. Who asked a genre yuppie to chime in, anyway? You must be the #1 fanboy, 😆 Go get em tiger! You can say whatever you want, I give no f’s on an opinion from a clique fan spewing hateful, gatekeeping comments. Your so cool lol

[@jaykelley103]

@@americanagothic7851 malding

[@LetterToVoltaire]

​@@jaykelley103thoughts exactly

[@DubCorps]

​@@americanagothic7851 that's a pretty lengthy tantrum for someone who gives no f's 😀

[@thetruejimothy]

So glad I got to see them twice in a row on their Ohio leg of the tour. Absolute legends.

[@Denny_Boi]

That intro never fails to invigorate me.

[@NIN_O13]

Whoever mixed this masterpiece needs a massive raise…epic!

[@jawypo]

utterly insane level of talent in one room

[@thelizardkingdc]

This song, especially the drums, reminds me of Pink Floyd - Live in Pompeii: Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun. Epic jungle tom drumming in them both.

[@bean__man8919]

Jeez, that kit is so cool 😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@gonzaklez]

they listen some TOOL?? YES

[@HorusBloodmoon]

This evolved into something very TooL-ish. Absolutely Fantastic!!!

[@KingJerbear]

My first introduction to this band... safe to say it was pretty solid

[@MrAndreleft]

Welcome to a whole new world. They're something else

[@benbraidfoot6157]

Sounds like if Mastodon were a garage rock band...

[@jrqv]

Got to add Kyuss to the list of awesome bands everyone mentions here, most of all it sounds like King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard though.. fuckin love this band, even more so after seeing them live!

[@conandrade]

The first GREAT Rock Band of this Century. Awesome. The more I listen, the more I find something interesting. Thank you for this. I was kinda hopeless for a long time. Cheers from Rio.

[@mkhud50n]

Those drums are insane. 🥁

[@unsolicitedditkapics9722]

This has Tool vibes and just imagining them cover this song would honestly be perfect