| In Verses | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 6 February 2026 | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock | |||
| Length | 63:37 | |||
| Label | Cymatic | |||
| Producer | Forrester Savell | |||
| Karnivool chronology | ||||
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In Verses is the upcoming fourth studio album by the Australian rock band Karnivool. The album will be released on 6 February 2026. It is their first release in thirteen years, since Asymmetry (2013), making it the longest gap between studio albums in the band's career.
Background
In May 2019, Karnivool revealed that they had been in the process of recording their fourth studio album.[1][2] In February 2020, they announced an April tour for the 10th anniversary of Sound Awake,[3] which was later postponed to March 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, all tour dates outside of Western Australia were cancelled in February 2021, instead opting to livestream the remaining concerts.[4][5]
Promotion and release
On 10 December 2021, Karnivool released the single "All It Takes", produced by Forrester Savell. It is the band's first studio release since Asymmetry in 2013.[6]
In late June 2025 Karnivool released the stand-alone single "Drone", their first new music since 2021's "All It Takes".[7] The track was produced by longtime collaborator Forrester Savell and described by the band as “the sound of Karnivool entering a new era — a slow-cooked journey forged in the studio’s heat, where every note was tested and tempered”.[8] Issued ahead of the band’s Ad Complementum Australian tour, "Drone" was promoted as the first preview of their long-gestating fourth studio album.[9][10] Said album, In Verses, was officially announced in September 2025.[11] A music video for the song "Opal" was released on 17 December 2025 alongside the announcement that the album would be released on 6 February 2026.[12]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Karnivool.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ghost" | |
| 2. | "Drone" | 4:59 |
| 3. | "Aozora" | 6:26 |
| 4. | "Animation" | |
| 5. | "Conversations" | |
| 6. | "Reanimation" (featuring Guthrie Govan) | |
| 7. | "All It Takes" (2025 Remastered Version) | |
| 8. | "Remote Self Control" | |
| 9. | "Opal" | 6:09 |
| 10. | "Salva" |
Personnel
- Ian Kenny – lead vocals
- Drew Goddard – guitar, backing vocals
- Mark Hosking – guitar, backing vocals
- Jon Stockman – bass guitar
- Steve Judd – drums, percussion
References
- ^ "KARNIVOOL in Studio for First New Album Since 2013". 16 May 2019.
- ^ "Karnivool give new album update, "We're a bit excited to play this stuff live" - Music News - triple j". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 15 May 2019.
- ^ "Karnivool will play Sound Awake in full on Australian tour this April - Music Reads - Double J". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 25 February 2020.
- ^ "TOUR NEWS: Karnivool cancel "The Decade of Sound Awake" east coast tour dates". 25 February 2021.
- ^ "Karnivool Announce New 2021 'Sound Awake' Anniversary Tour Dates". 6 August 2020.
- ^ Story, Ebony (9 December 2021). "Surprise! Karnivool Just Dropped New Track "All It Takes"". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ Young, David James (27 June 2025). "Karnivool Share Long-Awaited New Single 'Drone' Ahead Of National Tour". Music Feeds. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Magnotta, Andrew (27 June 2025). "Karnivool Returns With First Single In Four Years: 'Drone'". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (27 June 2025). "KARNIVOOL Streams New Song "Drone", Promises More Soon". Metal Injection. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Vigezzi, Jacopo (30 June 2025). "[News] Karnivool share first new single in four years "Drone"". Progressive Rock Journal. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Avaris, Mary. "Karnivool Announce Their First Album In 12 Years, 'In Verses'". theMusic.com.au. SCG Media. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ "KARNIVOOL premiere "Opal" official music video". lambgoat.com. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
