Mushroom Giant

MUSHROOM GIANT will be returning to the live stage after a year’s hiatus working on their fifth album, due out early in 2026 via Bird’s Robe Records. It was a huge couple of years for the band doing shows both in Australia and Europe, touring with the likes of US post-metal legends Russian Circles and sold-out shows with Mono (Japan), Yawning Man (US), Hubris (Switzerland), and playing the legendary Dunk Festival in Belgium with the likes of God Is An Astronaut, And So I Watch You From Afar, Mono, Caspian, Godflesh, Amenra, and We Lost the Sea. It was during these years that they managed to write and road-test a whole array of new material for what has now become the basis of album #5. INTERNATIONAL KARATE are a hugely influential post-rock 4-piece from the 2000-2010 era with their 2003 album “Weapons of Mass Protection” being cited as one of that genre’s best Australian releases. This will also be their return show after a long hiatus and promises to be a very special occasion for both bands. Pre-sale tickets are $20 + BF or $25 at the door (if not sold out).  Shotkickers is 744 High St, Thornbury. Get along, support awesome live music.’ --------------- _“I could hear elements of Opeth, Firebreather, Primus, Mr Bungle, Mastodon and Mike Oldfield amongst others; all culminating in what I’d imagine the Melvins would sound like if they were a progressive rock act.” _– Devil’s Horns --------------- _“The band’s new album In A Forest is a passionately crafted instrumental epic.”_ – Dunk Records, Belgium --------------- _“Mushroom Giant combine elements of prog, stoner and avant-garde rock in one very heady concoction.”_ – PROG magazine, UK --------------- _“The sheer scope of the album is incredible.”_ – Beat Magazine, Australia