Karnivool
Biographie Karnivool
Karnivool
Revolution is a chaotic and unbalanced affair. It challenges the state of things and, for those who revolt against the status quo, it bears both great risk and greater reward. These truths are as vital in art as they are in any other realm, and it is within these redefining forces that Australian hard-rock architects Karnivool thrive. With their acclaimed 2005 debut ‘Themata’ and 2009’s groundbreaking follow-up ‘Sound Awake’, Karnivool established themselves as one of the most vital forces in progressive modern music.
Karnivool belied expectation again with their third album, the brazen and introspective ‘Asymmetry’ released July 2013. This expansive work was designed in the band’s Perth studio over two years and recorded with legendary producer Nick DiDia (Rage Against The Machine, Mastodon) at Byron Bay’s Studios 301. ‘Asymmetry’ became their first #1 album, outselling all other artists combined in the Australian top ten and saw them pick up an ARIA award. It went on to be one of the most acclaimed albums of 2013, joining their previous albums with certified Platinum sales status.
The band spent most of the next two years playing to their ever-expanding global fanbase with shows from Melbourne to Moscow, Sofia to Sydney, Pune to Perth; highlights including a sold out headline show of 3000 capacity at the Roundhouse in London and their first ever gigs in South Africa. Upon returning to Western Australia, the all-consuming creative process of their fourth album with longtime collaborator Forrester Savell is now entering it’s final stages with results due... well, we will let you know. ‘All It Takes’ was a recent taste of new music, and new single ‘Drone’ is a clear indication that the fires are burning bright!
While working on the record Karnivool took moments to hit the road after finally getting to leave the country again in 2023. Their massive sold out Regeneration Tour wound its way throughout Europe with a little stop in Dubai on the way home. The Tri Continental Drift Tour in 2024 was their latest run with sold out Australian dates, European Festivals including Download and Hellfest, as well as a lightning run through India. Eyes peeled folks, Karnivool are bearing down on you once again, with some fresh musical treats in hand. We know we have said it before, but it’s closer than you think!
