In Verses
In Verses is the fourth studio album by the Australian rock band Karnivool, released on 6 February 2026 through Cymatic Records. It is their first album in thirteen years, since Asymmetry (2013).
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| Released | 6 February 2026 | |||
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| Length | 63:17 | |||
| Label | Cymatic | |||
| Producer | Forrester Savell | |||
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In Verses is the fourth studio album by the Australian rock band Karnivool, released on 6 February 2026 through Cymatic Records. It is their first album in thirteen years, since Asymmetry (2013).
Background
[edit]In May 2019, Karnivool revealed that they had been in the process of recording their fourth studio album at Foxhole Studios in Perth. [1] [2][3]
Promotion and release
[edit]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.[4]
In late June 2025, Karnivool released the stand-alone single "Drone", their first new music since 2021's "All It Takes".[5] 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”.[6] Issued ahead of the band's Ad Complementum Australian tour, "Drone" was promoted as the first preview of their long-gestating fourth studio album.[7][8] Said album, In Verses, was officially announced in September 2025.[9] 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.[10]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Drew Goddard, Mark Hosking, Steve Judd, Ian Kenny, and Jon Stockman; "Reanimation" written with Guthrie Govan.[11]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ghost" | 6:25 |
| 2. | "Drone" | 4:59 |
| 3. | "Aozora" | 6:26 |
| 4. | "Animation" | 4:58 |
| 5. | "Conversations" | 8:01 |
| 6. | "Reanimation" (featuring Guthrie Govan) | 7:21 |
| 7. | "All It Takes" (2025 Remastered Version) | 5:28 |
| 8. | "Remote Self Control" | 5:40 |
| 9. | "Opal" | 6:09 |
| 10. | "Salva" | 7:50 |
| Total length: | 63:17 | |
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Tidal.[11]
Karnivool
[edit]- Drew Goddard – guitar
- Mark Hosking – guitar
- Steve Judd – drums
- Ian Kenny – vocals
- Jon Stockman – bass guitar
Additional contributors
[edit]- Forrester Savell – production, mixing, mastering
- Owen Thomas – Engineering
- Guthrie Govan – Guitar Solo on "Reanimation"
- Mitch Finglas - Additional String Arrangement on "Opal"
- Charlotte Jacke and Lucy Warren - Strings on 'Opal'
- Michelle Smith - Harp on 'Opal'
- Grant Scroggie - Bagpipes on 'Salva'
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[12] | 1 |
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[13] | 44 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[14] | 81 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[15] | 171 |
| French Physical Albums (SNEP)[16] | 67 |
| French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP)[17] | 11 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[18] | 17 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[19] | 36 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[20] | 28 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[21] | 21 |
| UK Albums Sales (OCC)[22] | 16 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[23] | 2 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Ian Kenny - Karnivool 'I Don't Recommend Anyone Follow Our Footsteps'". 4 February 2026.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "In Verses / Karnivool / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 16 February 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – Karnivool – In Verses" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Karnivool – In Verses" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Karnivool – In Verses" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ "Top Rock & Metal Albums (Semaine du 13 février 2026)" (in French). Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Top Rock & Metal Albums (Semaine du 13 février 2026)" (in French). Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Karnivool – In Verses" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "Official Top 40 Albums". Recorded Music NZ. 13 February 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 13/2/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Karnivool – In Verses". Hung Medien. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Official Albums Sales Chart on 13/02/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart on 13/2/2026 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 February 2026.