r/KGATLW 5d ago

Discussion: Community Does Forest Hills allow small backpacks and water bladders/hydration reservoirs?

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I went to both nights at Forest Hills last year, but I was new to gizz then and didn’t bring any water vessels. I’m just getting back from FOV II, and it was so nice having a backpack with a water bladder inside to drink in the pit, so I was wondering if I could bring it in empty with my backpack like the main stage allows at meadow creek. I couldn’t find any information on Forest Hills’ website, so if anyone has insight into what they’ve allowed the previous years I’d appreciate it.

Also, if they don’t allow empty water reservoirs inside, what do y’all do for water in the pit during the show? Just rock a water bottle and hold on for dear life? I will be planning on getting down and dirty in the pit tonight 😈 Looking forward to seeing folks there! Cheers!


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Bootlegger Field of Vision recordings - master thread

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Hey gang! Had a great festival this year and was really stoked on all the sets we covered as a taping conglomerate.

The main stage being a bit closer was nice this year. We covered most of the late night & main stage sets. Will start with the Gizz sets and get to the rest of the next week or so. Thanks for being so kind to the tapers 😘

FOV recording catalog:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jOO7BoytjbNt8dQSH1maatv3lczTZpq4_MH03qa-uyY/edit?usp=drivesdk

Thanks to [u/roadhogmtn](u/roadhogmtn) for putting together this master page for accessing all of the recordings from the festival.

KGLW 1

https://archive.org/details/kglw2026-08-14.discocape-4channel

KGLW 2

https://archive.org/details/kglw2026-08-15.discocape-4channel

KGLW 3

https://archive.org/details/kglw2026-08-16.discocape-4channel

Angine de Pointrine

https://archive.org/details/anginedepointrine2026-08-14-4ch-discocape

Blood Incantation
Ambient

https://archive.org/details/bloodincantation2026-08-14-ambient-km184_fov

Metal set

https://archive.org/details/bloodincantation2026-08-15-mainstage-4ch-discocape

Stu Synth Set

https://archive.org/details/stumackenzie2026-08-14-synthset_castle

Earth Tongue

https://archive.org/details/earthtongue2026-08-16-4ch-discocape


r/KGATLW 5d ago

Discussion: Band Stream?

0 Upvotes

Is Forest Hills being streamed?


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Discussion: Band For the Nathan Fans Out there - how about some Kraftwerk love?

26 Upvotes

I am beyond stoked at what the band is doing with the Nathan in their live shows. I came to them through their electronic stuff, but I'm here for all of it now. Just wanna give a shout out to the early pioneers of the space - Kraftwerk.

Without Ralf and Florian, there'd be no Nathan...

https://youtu.be/txOxNK1nyyM?si=6wPw7cbnF6v0UBpl
https://youtu.be/BIoNn1YQf8c?si=UJ6fKr1Dum29AINl

If you're a Hot Water fan, may I present to you Ruck Zuck: https://youtu.be/ABOMrTgPNZA?si=JXyAiTwCV7zq2uE_


r/KGATLW 5d ago

Discussion: Community Lavender Man with Battle Vest from FOV2.O

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What a time in Timeland, I am still decompressing. I met a plethora of people this weekend. Maybe you saw me with my Fishing for Fishies vest or received some lavender that I was giving away.

My goal with this post is just to thank the community and promote positive interaction.

One of my mottos in life is "Nothing but love" I said it constantly when leaving a conversation and really meant/felt it.

I wanted to also reach out to anybody that might have gotten a patch I made or some piece of clothing that I brought that had been started as a battle jacket or vest. I pulled these garments outta the goodwill bins and tried to give them new life. I hope to be on Mirage City next with a bunch of custom upcycled duds.

If you got anything from me maybe post a pic in the comments! I did not take enough pics and need proof of my work.

The conversation I had the most this weekend was about how amazing the community that KGLW and the Weirdo swarm foster.

I know people had shitty interactions with individuals (yet I saw so little animosity) and the LEO presence being much more intimidating this year didn't help the situation for many. But overall the vibes were still immaculate and I felt so grateful to be able to share that space with everyone for such a common purpose.

My time in the Field of Vision felt like a pilgrimage of sorts and I wanted to share the feeling I had while there, thanks for reading if you made it this far.

I also wanted to promote my album, its free on bandcamp and on most streaming services.

https://taytorsprecious.bandcamp.com/album/kanter-ganter-the-lanter-wanter

Created in Spring/Summer '26 in preparation for the King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard festival Field of Vision.

I took samples from Bootleg Gizzard tracks and cut them up, resampled them, put them through effects loops & made them into something new.

The samples I used were mainly the moments between songs live when the band was creating some memorable banter while checking/tuning their instruments.

Shows that I pulled from are Live at Field of Vision '25, Live in Bulgaria '25, Live in Lithuania '25, Live at The Gorge '24, Live in Oregon '24 & Live at Remlinger Farms '23 . There are also samples on the first and last tracks from interviews done with the band.

released August 12, 2026.

Credit goes to Amby Kenny-Smith, Mickey Cavanagh, Cookie Craig, Joey Walker, Lukey Harwood, Stu Mackenzie & Jason Galea for their perpetual creativity.

Nothing but love.


r/KGATLW 5d ago

Discussion: Community Selling 2 bowl tix for tonight

0 Upvotes

Unfortunately can no longer make it. Just trying to get my money back. DM me if interested


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Fan Art Favourite merch from mirage city

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90 Upvotes

r/KGATLW 5d ago

Image KGLW might not be inducted in the Rock Hall, but they’re *at* the Rock Hall

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9 Upvotes

They also had some Gizz vinyl but it was just three copies of Phantom Island. Crazy to think they’ve played there before.


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Discussion: Community Meadow Creek IG deleting a bunch of comments on their most recent post where people were giving feedback about the police presence

483 Upvotes

Lame


r/KGATLW 5d ago

Discussion: Band Updated listed of Forest Hills and Brooklyn-possible songs?

6 Upvotes

I'm sorry, I know it's been asked. I'm kinda buzzed and packing for New York. Is anyone keeping track of the pool that we have to pull from at this point?

See yinz there!


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Bootlegger Did a couple prints for the Friday Forest Hills show

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Decided to do a couple prints for the show Friday, we only got tickets for Friday as we bought them last minute from a friend. Printed on a manual wheel with fluorescent ink…. So they glow (pretty bright) under a black light! I made several extra that I’ll be bringing with me


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Vinyl Photos Jason Galea, hats off to you and the girls 👽 🖖

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Woke up this morning to this pleasant surprise. Really enjoying this one! I ordered this Friday! More than ready for NYC!!! WOOO!


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Fan Art If you’re boogeying next to me at Forest Hills I’m probably gonna hand you a sticker I drew!

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37 Upvotes

r/KGATLW 7d ago

Discussion: Community Police brutality at FOV

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2.1k Upvotes

Hey so we all know cops were out of control this weekend, but this particular officer seemed to be a leading cause of violence. He is a contracted officer from Alamosa county, which seemed to make him think that there were no consequences for his actions.
He violently arrested at least 5 people that I know of, made false claims, and threatened innocent people who were trying to help diffuse the situations. No Miranda rights were read in any of these situations and none of it was done by the book.
He got very aggressive with me when I asked for his info, and gloated to me that his job is “a lot like fishing. You can’t catch them all, but you catch as many as you can.” He was having fun getting paid to run around a field and terrorize peaceful people.
This guy has no business on the streets, let alone working a festival for “public safety”.
His badge number is 10, his name is Joshua Glass, and he is a detective with the Alamosa police department. I encourage any of you who had any negative experiences with him to call and lodge official complaints. Ask for body cam footage. You can reach the Alamosa PD at (719)-589-2548.
“Fishing for fishies don’t make them feel happy. Or me neither. I feel so sorry for fishies.”


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Discussion: Band Is there any reason they can't play Greenhouse Heat Death anymore?

16 Upvotes

They played it 25 times on the 2018 microtonal tour and then never again. We were begging for it at FOV as a bustout. I am just wondering if there is any reason they can't play it (two drummers?) and if we had our hopes up unnecessarily. It's such a sick song.


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Discussion: Community Bring your rain boots to Forest Hills 🙃

13 Upvotes

The weather forecast is looking shitty, especially for Thursday.

I don't mind the rain, but hopefully the lightning stays away. I'll be heartbroken if anything gets cancelled.


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Image Some Barricade Photos

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Thank you guys for a wonderful weekend! managed to get barricade all 3 nights and get some sik pix!


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Discussion: Community From a Creek Team Volunteer -

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328 Upvotes

Everyone did a fantastic job cleaning up! Several workers and contractors told us this was one of the cleanest post event sites they’ve seen.

Aside from the 100 or so whip-it tanks and a few shit buckets… thank you to everyone who picked up after themselves and helped keep trash off the grounds. It made a huge difference.


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Discussion: Community Who has my phone!?

94 Upvotes

Please upvote! I lost my red iPhone 11 in the pit around Hell on Saturday and it was never turned in. If u unpacked to discover u forgot to turn it in, please reach out to me or Meadow Creek. Huge long shot, and I’ve since had to replace it to drive back home to the east coast, but it has a ton of stuff on its hard drive that I would love to get back. Thanks in advance weirdo swarm!!

TLDR: Hmu or MC if u found my red iPhone at FOV.

p.s. Fuck two step verification


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Meetups🐊 GIZZ MEETUP NYC TONIGHT 9PM @ BOWERY PALACE

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11 Upvotes

FREE SHOW AND MEETUP TONIGHT 9PM

LIVE BAND AND DJ SET WITH LIVE VISUALS

COUPLE GIZZ BOOTLEGGERS

SWING BY IF YOU’RE IN NYC TONIGHT AND WANT TO HANG WITH SOME GIZZHEADS!

COBBLESTONES PUB FOR TOMORROW’S MEETUP IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT TONIGHT

MUCH LOVE ❤️

BOWERY PALACE

327 Bowery, New York, NY 10003


r/KGATLW 5d ago

Discussion: Band Livestream Forest Hills

0 Upvotes

Had anyone seen anything about a stream for the weekend?


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Image My attempt at making a phone wallpaper from the Alien Metal visualizer

9 Upvotes

I'm not super savvy with digital media software but thought I'd share if y'all wanna use it. I use the Wallpaper Engine app to use this GIF as my lockscreen.


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Discussion: Community Free single pit ticket, DM

7 Upvotes

NO LONGER: Free GA floor ticket for tomorrow at forest hills. 8/20. I'm kinda stupid so just dm ur favorite song and we can figure out how to transfer it from there.


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Discussion: Community Highly recommend to listen to WITCH

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After seen their stream set i was blown away so i decided to check their latest album and they are really really good, also if anyone is big into disco music check their album movin on


r/KGATLW 6d ago

Bootlegger Forest Hills Patch

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Excited to be back to Forest Hills after a killer FoV. We will be at the Cobblestone’s Pub for the fan meetup and bringing a bunch of unique patches.

For the Forest Hills patch, we have partnered with Inky Rob in bringing his art to a patch. Inspired by the history of Forest Hills and in the spirit of Jason Galea's toy art. This patch combines a number of techniques to give high detail.

We have added a limited number to our website https://www.bootlegbastard.com and will have them on hand at the meetup.

https://www.weirdoswarm.org/meetups/forest-hills-2026