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Gorillaz Release ‘The God of Lying’ With IDLESJoe Talbot Ahead of March 2026 Album

The reflective track previews a collaborator-heavy record shaped by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s recent bereavement and journeys in India.

Overview

  • The song is the third preview from The Mountain, following The Happy Dictator with Sparks and The Manifesto with Trueno and the late Proof.
  • The Mountain is scheduled for release on March 20, 2026 via the band’s KONG label.
  • Recorded in London, Devon and Mumbai, the track features bansuri by Ajay Prasanna and percussion by Viraj Acharya alongside Joe Talbot.
  • Gorillaz have flagged a shift away from their usual run of animated singles videos in favor of a one-off production, after first previewing the track at a phone-free House of Kong show in September.
  • A UK and Ireland tour has been announced for spring with arena dates and a headline show at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.