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King Parrot
Channel 24 — Sacramento, CA
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About King Parrot

King Parrot is an Australian heavy metal band that emerged from the Melbourne underground with a no-bullshit approach to groove metal. They built their reputation on relentless touring and a sound that sits somewhere between the crushing riffs of classic metal and the groove-oriented swagger of modern heavy bands. Their early EPs established them as scrappy, unpretentious fixtures on the Australian metal circuit before gaining wider recognition. The band's ethos centers on raw musicianship and straightforward songwriting—no frills, just heavy. Tracks like "Tame Impala" showcase their ability to write hooks that stick without sacrificing heaviness, while deeper cuts reveal a band interested in dynamic arrangement beyond just turning everything up to 11. They've maintained a steady presence on the touring circuit, earning respect within metal communities for consistency and genuine engagement with their audience rather than manufactured personality.

King Parrot shows are sweaty, packed rooms with metal heads who came ready to move. They deliver locked-in, groove-heavy sets where the riffs feel physical. Pits form immediately. The band plays with visible intensity but zero pretension—just tight execution and presence.

Known for Tame Impala, Vultures, Save Yourself, Black Tooth, Respect

King Parrot + Sacramento

King Parrot last touched down in Sacramento at Ace of Spades back in September 2017, a venue that's always been down for the heavier side of things. The Australian metalcore crew brought their usual brand of controlled chaos that night—the kind of show where the pit gets genuinely unhinged but the band never loses the thread. They hit the crowd with material that spans their discography, the kind of songs that hit harder in a packed room where everyone's locked in. Ace of Spades crowds are particular about their metal, and King Parrot's unpretentious approach to brutality tends to win them over pretty quick.

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Live Music in Sacramento

Sacramento's metal and hardcore scene is understated but solid, built on venues like Ace of Spades that book real touring bands instead of chasing trends. The city sits in that middle ground where you get genuine touring metalcore acts alongside the regional crews that know how to bring actual heaviness. It's not LA or San Francisco, which means the crowds show up because they actually care, not because it's the thing to do. That's the kind of room King Parrot plays best.

Sacramento road trip to see King Parrot?

Stay in Midtown Sacramento, where the neighborhood actually feels alive—walk to restaurants, bars, and galleries without planning logistics. Dinner at The Kitchen restaurant offers precise, ingredient-focused cooking that pairs well with the area's wine bar culture. Spend an afternoon at the Crocker Art Museum, one of the country's oldest art institutions, or wander the American River Bike Trail if you need to clear your head before the show. The neighborhood's tree-lined streets and vintage architecture beat anywhere else in town.

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