From Carnage To Creativity: KING PARROT’s MATT YOUNG On Tour Burnout, Album Drops, And What’s Next

HEAVY Music Interviews

Interview by Angela Croudace
After 33 relentless days tearing through Europe and the UK with metal titans Pantera and Power Trip, most bands would hit pause. But not King Parrot. For frontman Matt 'Youngy' Young, the chaos of tour life was just the spark needed to kick the band’s creative machine into overdrive.
“By the end of it, we were knackered,” Young admits with a laugh. “The jet lag, the exhaustion—it was intense. But it was also one of those pinch-yourself moments. Just being there, on those stages, it was unreal.”
Now, the Aussie thrash-grind juggernaut is channelling that whirlwind experience into their latest album. On June 6, 2025, King Parrot will release A Young Person’s Guide to King Parrot—a ferocious, career-spanning collection that marks both a celebration and a reintroduction.
“It’s kind of a nod to the journey we’ve been on, but it’s also for anyone new jumping into our world,” Young explains. “We wanted to package something that really captures the essence of what King Parrot is about.”
While this upcoming release serves as a brutal sampler of their sonic legacy, the band isn't resting on their back catalogue. They're already deep into writing brand new material for a future album.
“We’ve had a month or so off after that tour, and now we’re back in the groove,” says Young. “There’s definitely another record on the horizon. We’re writing, experimenting, seeing where this next chapter takes us.”
That work ethic and raw honesty have long been King Parrot’s signature—onstage and off. Known for blistering live sets, DIY approach, and a no-bullshit attitude, the band has earned a cult following far beyond their Melbourne roots.
“You do it because you love it,” Young smiles. “But it takes a toll. Still, when you're on stage, and you feel that energy coming back at you, it’s magic. That’s why we keep pushing.”
With A Young Person’s Guide to King Parrot set to drop and fresh tracks in the works, the band shows no signs of slowing. If anything, they're more fired up than ever. “The tour lit a fire under us,” says Young. “We’re more focused, more driven. And the new stuff? It’s gonna hit hard.”
For King Parrot, the grind never stops—and that’s exactly how they like it.
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