Karnivool ‘In Verses’ Australian Tour

Perth icons Karnivool are thrilled to announce they are taking their number one album, , on the road for the first time, delivering the biggest headline shows of their career. To celebrate, Karnivool will be joined by special guests TesseracT (UK) and Car Bomb (USA) for an unmissable night of heavy excellence.
Kicking off with a hometown show at the Ice Cream Factory in Perth on July 18, Karnivool will deliver a career spanning set across five capital cities, winding up at Riverstage in Brisbane on July 25.
Landing 13 years after its predecessor, In Verses is a heavy prog masterpiece that stunned critics and fans who were both quick to forgive the band for the agonisingly long wait. A meticulously crafted, richly layered yet welcoming journey, the album is a rare chart-topper that wasn’t built for algorithms or respectable release cycles, yet it soared straight to #1 on the ARIA Chart, becoming the first local album to do so in 2026.
Behind the album’s success is a deeper story about resilience and perseverance. When the bagpipes swell on the album closer Salva, it's a real triumphant celebration (and quite the tear jerker online) for the band and fans who have waited 13 years for this moment. Karnivool’s next challenge: learning how to deliver live the songs they’ve spent the better part of a decade wrangling into existence.
Joining Karnivool are fellow masters of their craft TesseracT. The UK metal titans are widely regarded as pioneers, expanding metal’s vocabulary beyond all measure with off-kilter riffs, soaring melodies, bending grooves and disorientating atmospherics. Over the course of their career, the band have built a formidable reputation for powerful, mind-altering live shows and Australian legions came out in force to experience their landmark record, War of Being, in 2024.
Rounding out this outstanding line-up is New York innovators Car Bomb, bringing their elite chops and maniacal arrangements to Australia for the very first time! 25 years in with a discography almost as lean as Karnivool’s, Car Bomb mines the depths of extreme metal to create a signature sound that is as confounding as it is cathartic with evolving polyrhythms, shifting tempos and deconstructive guitars designed to pulverise all senses live.
It’s been over a decade since Karnivool have toured a new album and they’ve assembled an elite suite of boundary shattering virtuosos to mark the occasion. Don’t miss this very rare and extraordinary event.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE: KARNIVOOL LIVE PERFORMANCE @ ICF WAREHOUSE

Tickets for this event are primarily for the Headline Artist performance in our ICF WAREHOUSE space.

Ice Cream Factory is a dynamic, multi-space precinct, and the site setup changes for every show. This means that other spaces within the venue like the ICF Outdoor or ICF Patio - and specific activations like the Silent Disco, specialty bars, tattoo parlours or pop-ups are not standard for every event. We scale the precinct to suit the artist and the energy of the night; if an area or activation isn't listed here for this specific show, it likely won't be part of the setup.

Please note that venue operating hours refer to the total time our bars, food, and social spaces are open. These are separate from artist performance times. Headline performances are curated by the artist’s team and may conclude prior to our final venue close time.

• Venue Opens: 6:00 PM
• Venue Closes: Following headline pefromance.

The Show vs. The Venue: Whilst Artist set times vary from show to show, our social spaces remain open pre and post-performances to allow guests time to socialise and enjoy the atmosphere until the venue close time.

Live music events are dynamic—travel delays, technical setups, and artist requirements mean things can change right up until the first note. Because we want you to have the most accurate info, we don't lock in set times until the day of the event.

Best Practise: We always recommend arriving early to catch the full program. Any times shared are indicative only and subject to change due to the nature of live touring and technical requirements.

Final Schedule: The best way to stay updated is to check our Instagram Stories @factorysummer from 3:00 PM on the afternoon of the show.

Valid 18+ ID Required: ICF is a strictly 18+ precinct. Current, valid photo ID (Drivers Licence, Passport, or WA Proof of Age card) must be presented for entry. No ID = No entry.

No Pass-Outs: We operate a strict no pass-out policy. Once you exit the precinct, re-entry is not permitted under any circumstances.

Refunds: Refunds, where applicable, will only be provided in accordance with the Australian Consumer Law, the Applicable Codes, or as otherwise expressly stated in these Terms of Sale.

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