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.

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Industry / Feature

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.

News / Music

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.

Reviews / Live

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

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."

News / Music

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

Kisschasy, Genesis Owusu, Telenova, sleepazoid

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.

News / Music

Karnivool Repurpose 'Themata' Riff In Epic New Single 'Opal'

"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," said guitarist Drew Goddard.

News / Music