Lizzard

Lizzard is a band that surfaced with the song "Xannax," which drew attention for its direct approach to difficult subjects like mental health and prescription drug use. The track's unvarnished lyrics sparked conversations about what music can address, with some listeners finding it uncomfortably honest and others seeing it as crossing a line.

Their music tends to stay in darker territory, with songs like "You're My Nightmare" continuing in that vein. The band members use pseudonyms like Silas on vocals, Alastor on guitar, and Veridian on drums, which adds to their somewhat elusive presence. They've faced criticism for their content, but have generally kept making the music they want to make without much public explanation or adjustment.