"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 6/15/26)
79
%
Based on
7
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 48 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Karnivool is rated as a remarkable live performer, with impressive shows that are worth watching. Karnivool concert reviews describe live shows and performances as powerful and stirring. Karnivool is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Karnivool concerts? Karnivool concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.
How much to book?
On tour
Ice Cream Factory, Perth, Australia (July 18); AEC Theatre, Adelaide, Australia (July 21); Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia (July 23); Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, Australia (July 24); Riverstage, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (July 25)
Karnivool is a five-piece progressive rock group based in Perth, Australia that was formed by Ian Kenny in 1996, who at the time filled the roles of both guitarist and vocalist for the band while they played Carcass and Nirvana covers. Their name stems from the band being initially described by local fans as "a bunch of clowns".
Has Performed With
ShockOne, Redcoats
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
V13 (Canada)
May 21, 2026
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On May 14th, Australian progressive metal giants Karnivool transformed London’s Roundhouse into something almost otherworldly.
In Verses' is certainly something much larger on record, but in this room, on this night, it feels perfectly sized as an acoustic entree for what Karnivool have been cooking up since their last release 13 years ago.
You’d think they teach people to fend off deadly spiders and venomous snakes with 11/8 polyrhythms and twelve-minute epics, based on the number of truly excellent progressive metal bands from Australia.
