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King Gizzard Hits Billboard Hot 100 After 28 Albums
26 Oct
Summary
- King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard achieved first Billboard Hot 100 entry.
- The debut occurred via a guest spot on Justice's "Flower in a Hurricane."
- This marks the band's 29th studio album release.
After releasing 28 studio albums, Australian psych-rock band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard has made its debut on the Billboard Hot 100. This achievement came via a guest spot on Justice's song "Flower in a Hurricane," which also features Tame Impala and SZA.
The track "Flower in a Hurricane" entered the charts at No. 62. It is part of the soundtrack for the video game Grand Theft Auto VI. This marks the third song from the soundtrack to appear on the Hot 100, following releases by Morgan Wallen and Travis Scott.
Formed in Melbourne in 2010, King Gizzard is known for its prolific nature and diverse genre exploration. The band has previously charted six albums on the Billboard 200 and found considerable success on album sales charts, particularly vinyl. "Flower in a Hurricane" also charted on other Billboard lists, including Hot Dance/Electronic Songs and Hot Alternative Songs, and marks the band's first radio airplay hit.
