Australian grindcore troublemakers King Parrot have unveiled a new live video for It’s A Rort. The footage was filmed during their headline set at Flippin’ The Bird Festival in Frankston, Australia, and showcases the group’s trademark blend of feral intensity, humor, and audience-provoked chaos.
Frontman Matt Young explained the decision to spotlight the track, which appears on their latest album A Young Person’s Guide to King Parrot (available HERE): “When we started playing It’s A Rort, we felt that the audience participation factor for the hardcore style breakdown at the end might make it a crowd favourite.
“It felt like a no-brainer to make a video for this song and when we headlined Flippin’ The Bird in February, we felt it was the right moment to capture the live intensity of the song. Rort is a common term we use in Australia when you’re getting ripped off, scammed, or lied to. We’ve recently found out that ‘rort’ is not a word commonly used in the US so we’ve spent time explaining it to people, as we feel like it’s a pretty apt time to use it!”
It’s A Rort has already become a staple of the band’s current US touring cycle, as King Parrot continue their run across North America alongside GWAR and Soulfly. The tour follows a busy period for the Australians, including a successful run supporting Pantera and Amon Amarth last summer. The band have also added 2 new shows in New Zealand, their first shows in the country since 2017.
Tour tickets: https://kingparrot.net/tour/
