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Karnivool

Karnivool

Karnivool is an Australian progressive metal band formed in Perth in 1997. The group currently consists of Ian Kenny on vocals, Drew Goddard and Mark Hosking on guitar, Jon Stockman on bass, and Steve Judd on drums. Karnivool emerged from a band Kenny and Goddard formed during high school. They have released three studio albums to date.

Albums

2005 Themata

2009 Sound Awake

2013 Asymmetry

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25 NOVEMBER 2026

King Street Band RoomNewcastle NSW

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27 NOVEMBER 2026

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UC RefectoryBruce ACT

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28 NOVEMBER 2026

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WavesTowradgi NSW

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3 DECEMBER 2026

Hoey Moey HotelCoffs Harbour NSW

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4 DECEMBER 2026

Hotel BrunswickBrunswick Heads NSW

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5 DECEMBER 2026

Distillery Road MarketEagleby QLD

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10 DECEMBER 2026

KARNIVOOL - "In Verses" Regional Tour

Pier BandroomFrankston VIC

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12 DECEMBER 2026

Odeon TheatreHobart TAS

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Latest Articles

Industry / News

Genesis Owusu, Courtney Barnett, Julia Jacklin, Baker Boy

SoundMerch Australian Music Prize Reveals 2026 Shortlist

Shortlist contenders include Genesis Owusu, Courtney Barnett, Karnivool, Julia Jacklin, Baker Boy, and more.

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Karnivool Announce 2026 Regional Australian Tour

Karnivool's upcoming regional tour comes just months after their largest Australian tour to date.

Web Story / Gallery

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Karnivool @ The Ice Cream Factory, Perth

The highlights from Karnivool’s headline show at Perth's Ice Cream Factory.

Features / Interviews

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‘I Stay Out Of It. I Cook’: Even After 13 Years Between Albums, Coming Up With A Karnivool Setlist Remains Quite The Feat

As Perth heroes Karnivool take their long-awaited fourth release, In Verses, across Europe for blistering shows, the five-piece are swiftly turning their attention and excitement to their forthcoming Australian tour, and even hint at a future album.

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Karnivool Add Extra Show To 2026 Australian Tour

Extraordinary demand for tickets to Karnivool's 'In Verses' tour, presented by The Music, has led to an extra show in the band's home city of Perth.

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Karnivool Unveil 2026 Australian Tour Dates

Presented by The Music, Karnivool will tour in support of their first album in 13 years, 'In Verses,' for the biggest headline shows of their career.

Industry / Feature

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Chart File: Karnivool’s 'In Verses' Becomes 119th Australian #1 Album In Last Ten Years

The first local chart-topper of 2026 belongs to Karnivool's long-awaited 'In Verses,' which leads us to wonder how other locals have fared over the past decade.

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Karnivool Top ARIA Charts With First Album In Nearly 13 Years 'In Verses'

“We can’t believe it. After 13 years of waiting, it’s bloody lovely not to be forgotten, and at such a wild time for music to get a #1 record is pretty amazing,” the band said.

Producer Forrester Savell joins Karnivool on stage for a Q&A at Crowbar, Brisbane

Live Review: Karnivool (Acoustic) @ Crowbar, Brisbane

'In Verses' is certainly something much larger on record, but in this room, on this night, it feels perfectly sized as an acoustic entree for what Karnivool have been cooking up since their last release 13 years ago.

Features / Interviews

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Karnivool Detail The Epic Grind Behind 'In Verses': 'Everyone’s Still Finding Really Beautiful Stuff On This Record'

Karnivool's Ian Kenny and Drew Goddard look back on the chaos and beauty behind the making of their first album in twelve years, revealing that "everyone feels like we've had a win."

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Karnivool Announce Acoustic Album Launch Shows, Drop New Single

Karnivool will perform short acoustic sets of new and classic songs at the launch events, plus meet with fans, sign records, and more.

Features / Music

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The Music's Most Anticipated Australian Albums Of 2026

From The Kid LAROI to Karnivool, Telenova, Pacific Avenue, Kisschasy, and many more, these are The Music's Most Anticipated Australian Albums of 2026.

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