Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
To celebrate the arrival of their fourth album, Karnivool will hold intimate launch parties in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. The band will play a short acoustic set showcasing some new tunes and old favourites, have a chat and sign some records and exclusive merch for folks who have been waiting for this record for over a decade. It’s a format they haven’t done before in Australia, and the last time they played acoustic was 14 years ago in Mumbai. Tickets go on sale January 28 and they won’t last long.
Ahead of “In Verses” landing on February 6, Karnivool has gifted us with “Animation“. One of the first songs to come together for the album, “Animation” was born whilst the band were hard at work on “All It Takes”. With wide open verses that give way to fuzzed-out choruses and unbridled rhythmic intensity and groove, it’s one of the standout moments of the record.
“Animation leans into new space found within the rhythm section. It holds the pulse of In Verses—tight, detailed, tense. It reflects the frustration, the renewal, and the search for light that runs through the record, all while staying true to our sound.” – Karnivool
WATCH “ANIMATION” VISUALISER HERE
PRE-ORDER “IN VERSES” HERE
Born out of relentless experimentation in their Perth studio with longtime collaborator Forrester Savell, the road to Karnivool’s fourth studio record has not been linear nor straightforward – just like the music they create.
“In Verses” is a culmination of the last decade of life experiences that have brought Karnivool to this point. Meticulously formed and delivered, the album’s ten tracks journey collective feelings of frustration, catharsis and a rediscovery of identity. “In Verses” not only provides a fitting moment of reintroduction for long-time and casual Karnivool fans but for newcomers, the new album marks a striking gateway to a body of work built on an intense love for the craft.
Over the past 20 years, Karnivool have cemented their status as one of Australia’s most influential hard rock bands. Their ever-unique approach to heavy and progressive music has delivered three acclaimed and platinum-certified records: “Themata” (2005), its groundbreaking follow-up, “Sound Awake” (2009) and ARIA award-winning #1 album “Asymmetry” (2013). As one of the most vital forces in progressive music globally, Karnivool have spent the intervening years catering to their ever-expanding fanbase, playing everywhere from Melbourne to Moscow, Sofia to Sydney, Pune to Perth. Highlights include a sold-out show at London’s Roundhouse to 3000 fans, gigs in South Africa, India and Dubai, appearances at Download, Hellfest and sold-out tours on home soil.
KARNIVOOL
ACOUSTIC LAUNCH PARTY
Tickets on sale January 28 via Karnivool.com
Monday February 9
Crowbar, Sydney
Tuesday February 10
Crowbar, Brisbane
Wednesday February 11
The Espy Gershwin Room, Melbourne
Monday February 16
Rosemount Hotel, Perth
KARNIVOOL – “IN VERSES”
Out February 6 Via Cymatic Records / Sony Music
PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE IN VERSES HERE
Tracklist:
1. Ghost
2. Drone
3. Aozora
4. Animation
5. Conversations
6. Reanimation
7. All It Takes
8. Remote Self Control
9. Opal
10. Salva
Karnivool tour Europe in April and May 2026. Tour dates are as follows
