Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Karnivool today announce the latest single taken from their forthcoming “In Verses” album. “Opal”, the penultimate track on the album, is Karnivool at their emotive finest. The track has deep roots for Karnivool too. Guitarist Drew Goddard explains, “Opal pulls together ideas from some of my earliest days writing with the band. The riff in the middle and end was actually the first thing I recorded in the Themata era, on a computer at my parents’ house. Twenty years later, it found its place here. Jon dug it up, and we made it feel more current. The verse that starts with “You’ve been holding up…” was a section left off Aeons from Asymmetry. The whole track came together in a way we’ve never really experienced before—these old, separate ideas suddenly just fell into place.”
A visualizer for Opal is HERE
LISTEN TO “OPAL” 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.
Though a lot has happened in the 12 years between albums, come 6th February 2026 the release of “In Verses” is as much of an achievement for Karnivool as it is a love letter for the fans who have grown with the band; a fitting payoff for years of loyalty and consistent support.
Upcoming shows:
Tues 14th April 2026 Amager Bio, Copenhagen DENMARK
Thurs 16th April 2026 Rockefeller, Oslo NORWAY
Fri 17th April 2026 Debaser, Stockholm, SWEDEN
Sat 18th April 2026 Plan B, Malmo SWEDEN
Mon 20th April 2026 Proxima, Warsaw POLAND
Tues 21st April 2026 Huxleys, Berlin GERMANY
Thurs 23rd April 2026 Docks, Hamburg GERMANY
Fri 24th April 2026 013, Tilburg NETHERLANDS
Sat 25th April 2026 De Casino, Sint-Niklaas BELGIUM
Tues 28th April 2026 Carlswerk Victoria, Cologne GERMANY
Wed 29th April 2026 Schlachthof, Wiesbaden GERMANY
Fri 1st May 2026 Im Wizemann, Stuttgart GERMANY
Sat 2nd May 2026 Werk 2, Leipzig GERMANY
Sun 3rd May 2026 Roxy, Prague CZECH REPUBLIC
Tues 5th May 2026 Backstage Werk, Munich GERMANY
Thurs 7th May 2026 Simm City, Vienna AUSTRIA
Fri 8th May 2026 Live Club, Trezzo sull’Adda (Milan) ITALY
Sat 9th May 2026 Salzhaus, Winterthur SWITZERLAND
Sun 10th May 2026 La Rayonne, Lyon FRANCE
Tues 12th May 2026 Bataclan, Paris FRANCE
Thurs 14th May 2026 Roundhouse, London UK
Fri 15th May 2026 Academy, Manchester UK
