Karnivool Announce Intimate Acoustic Album Launch Parties

Shit’s getting real, Vooligans.

With their long-awaited fourth album In Verses landing next Friday, Karnivool have lifted the curtain on another new cut – ‘Animation’ – and announced a run of intimate acoustic album launch parties across the country to mark the moment.

Karnivool – ‘Animation’

Set to roll through Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth during release week, the shows will see the Perth prog icons strip things right back for a short acoustic set, mixing new material and old faves, followed by a chat with the band and a record and merch signing for fans who’ve been patiently waiting more than a decade for this LP.

It’s a rare move from a band known for towering volume and precision heaviness – and a format Karnivool haven’t done in Australia before. In fact, the last time they played an acoustic set anywhere was 14 years ago in Mumbai, making these shows a genuine moment.

Ahead of In Verses dropping on February 6, the band have also shared ‘Animation’, one of the first tracks written for the album. Built on wide-open verses, fuzzed-out choruses and that unmistakable Karnivool rhythmic tension, it offers a clear snapshot of where the band are headed sonically.

“’Animation’ leans into new space found within the rhythm section,” the band explain. “It holds the pulse of In Verses – tight, detailed, tense. It reflects the frustration, the renewal, and the search for light that runs through the record, all while staying true to our sound.”

The road to In Verses has been anything but straightforward. Forged through years of experimentation in their Perth studio alongside longtime collaborator Forrester Savell, the album distils a decade of lived experience into ten meticulously crafted tracks – navigating frustration, catharsis and rediscovery in a way that feels distinctly Karnivool.

For longtime fans, it’s a long-awaited reintroduction. For newcomers, it’s a hell of a place to start.

Over the past 20 years, Karnivool have cemented their status as one of Australia’s most influential heavy bands, delivering platinum-certified classics like Themata (2005), Sound Awake (2009) and ARIA #1 Asymmetry (2013), while building a fiercely loyal global following through relentless touring and festival domination.

Now, with In Verses just days away, these acoustic launch parties offer a rare chance to experience the band up close.

Peep all the details down below.