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, following Asymmetry (2013).
At the 2026 ARIA Music Awards, it was nominated for Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album. Background In May 2019, Karnivool revealed that they had been in the process of recording their fourth studio album at Foxhole Studios in Perth.
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.
In late June 2025, Karnivool released the stand-alone single "Drone", their first new music since 2021's "All It Takes". 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". Issued ahead of the band's Ad Complementum Australian tour, "Drone" was promoted as the first preview of their long-gestating fourth studio album. Said album, In Verses, was officially announced in September 2025. 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.
Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from Tidal. Karnivool Drew Goddard – guitar Mark Hosking – guitar Steve Judd – drums Ian Kenny – vocals Jon Stockman – bass guitar
Additional contributors 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 + Chart performance for In Verses Chart (2026) Peakposition French Physical Albums (SNEP) 67 French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP) 11 UK Albums Sales (OCC) 16
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