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[@bknight3391]

I think I can speak for everyone when I say that the best part of Karnivool releasing this as a single means we're one step closer to getting another album from them. It's only been 8+ years.

[@Andy-nl8uq]

Not quite a Tool wait but getting close 😂

[@flash_69]

The website now says "New Site Under Construction". They haven't touched that website since they released Asymmetry in 2013. They have a new tour coming (COVID Permitting) They have released a new track. I reckon you might just be right. They must be about to release a new album. 😀

[@MrVelociraptor75]

Great point! As painful as the waiting is, I'm happier to wait for good [great!] music, than get a bunch of mediocre stuff often (otherwise, I'd listen to pop...)

[@mpk33]

Well Kenny is also the frontman of Birds of Tokyo, so there's half your problem right there. Different band, different dynamic. Pop indie rock anthems for the mainstream radio stations. A different beast altogether.

[@el-violador]

Ah Karnivool... They're Australia's Tool in more ways than 1 aren't they

[@Joker3515]

You need to do New Day! It's another epic Karnivool track

[@Swollen_Goat]

pretty sure he did it on the Patreon page.

[@trfmusic902]

I like Simple Boy. Sick track

[@Joker3515]

@@trfmusic902 Simple Boy is one of my favorites, love that song

[@sudiptabhaskor6060]

Every karnivool track is sick!

[@tylerhaas611]

Theres this vifeo on yt of them doing new day live and literally the whole crowd knows every word its amazing 1 of my fav live permormances ever

[@jamesthemachinedean]

Karnivool- the caudal lure Karnivool- simple boy Karnivool- New day Karnivool-eidolon Karnivool- fear of the sky Karnivool- synops

[@dekadenser]

aaaw man, Caudal Lure! What a song

[@jamesthemachinedean]

@@dekadenser seems to be an underrated song off of sound awake

[@n__rtu8324]

Umbra and Caudal Lure are MUSTS

[@badmotorbreath5206]

I reckon Mauseum from Themata is also underrated. A deceptively heavy, haunting song.

[@haeresis_]

Gosh, I got obsessed over Fear of the Sky for some days, that one just hits the spot.

[@ozzietinman]

Perth, in the house.... whoooooo, let's go lads.

[@brendanwinter8303]

That smile when the bass kicks in 🤘

[@vooligan9499]

There is not a single more hauntingly beautiful sound on this earth than Ian Kenny's unfathomably stunning falsetto. That's what got me hooked on Vool when I was 12 (28 now) and only serves as a constant reminder as to why they give me chills on every single listen to this day when they bring everything together.

[@PurpleDreki]

Wow! First time hearing this band! Quite impressive musicianship and production!

[@jamesparkinmusic]

Check out the entire album 'sound awake'. It is flawless.

[@Andy-nl8uq]

Yeah, sound awake is their current opus. Themata is a slightly more traditional metal sound, that album ahs some absolute bangers. Asymmetry is more experiential and dark, still fantastic but it was a bit of a grower in places for me.

[@edwardsheridan1688]

Go down the rabbit hole of Karnivool, you should enjoy it

[@badmotorbreath5206]

Welcome to the underrated brilliance of the Vool. Themata and Sound Awake are definitely their best, both slabs of unique prog rock. Enjoy!

[@19RaxR91]

@@jamesparkinmusic I completely agree with your statement - it definitely is flawless.

[@smileyface5908]

Listening to Karnivool again now reminds me of how free and fearless I was as a teenager. Now I have to be that brave again, but as a warrior mum. Different stage of existence. Good to remember that mentality and apply now. Adulthood can make you soft and boring. Tool and Karnivool new albums got me reliving my teenage years).

[@LukeBass1000]

Between Jon and Steve the groove of this is insane.

[@deadheadsteve532]

John stockman is my friggin idol. From tone to technique. What an absolute beast.

[@LukeBass1000]

@@deadheadsteve532 likewise! The reason I play a Warwick 6 string and a Darkglass Alpha Omega pedal 😅😅

[@cloverraven]

My favorite band

[@LukeBass1000]

I really love this tune. To me it sits perfectly between their previous albums: Sound Awake is incredible but often quite pretty and rhythmically "straight forward". Asymmetry is darker and more complicated but is far less easily digestible. Hoping for a full album sooner rather than later!

[@trzigweid]

Looks like they have been playing new stuff live since like 2016. Super stoked for a new album.

[@shredmetalshred7395]

sound awake > all other karnivool

[@LukeBass1000]

@@shredmetalshred7395 no we must fight about this immediately 🙄😂

[@Mellyouttaphase]

I’ll admit that I slept on the last two albums. Themata and Sound Awake are two of my favourite albums and now I am seriously looking forward to more new stuff!

[@shredmetalshred7395]

@@LukeBass1000 lol yes of course. Themeta was good but to me it's still immature, "nu-metal" sound. the one after sound awake was good not great.

[@BeyondDictation]

Forrester Savell did the production on this, he is always so on point I swear

[@dekadenser]

Yes!! This is such a banger, Karnivool just never disappoints

[@Dax11eleven]

Seen these guys 9 times over the years. They never disappoint. So good 🇦🇺🖤🤘🏼

[@shredmetalshred7395]

Karnivool sounds GREAT live too. If they ever come back to the states every fan should def try to see them. Singing and tones are top notch.

[@JustinMcVicar]

They released their Decade of Sound Awake livestream on Blu-ray. Highly recommended it! They also play Fade and Roquefort with the horns sections and it just sounds amazing.

[@tool8204]

found this band about 2 weeks ago and really love them...such a powerful sound.. so good.

[@vicopujia]

Karnivool its the best on alternativ rock/metal. Who sed that? Me...

[@intheknow6499]

Would love to see you do Synops off Karnivool’s first album. Also Doors (Now and then my life feels like it’s going nowhere) by that other epic Australian prog metal band Cog. Both are slow building tracks that’s creep up your spine like a centipede before bursting into euphoric crescendos. Absolutely phenomenal.

[@timotharcher]

Meshuggah - I 30 min reaction but worth it..... One of the most complex metal songs ever recorded!

[@kevinschotte2106]

🤘 Have been suggesting "i" for months! So sick!

[@guitaristssuck8979]

It's 21 minutes long though

[@trfmusic902]

YESSSS! Just listening to this! 😂 That's Jon's signature is that unique heavy bass tone, he uses 6 string Warwick basses.

[@Joker3515]

Simple Boy and New Day are must Karnivool tracks

[@trfmusic902]

🤘

[@jamesparkinmusic]

Still the best band in the world.

[@hobo1704]

Definitely 👍

[@undertow9547]

Been on board with the VOOL since headcase was first on full metal racket on triple j,after hearing VOOL iwas never the same since... So let's have some more of the same.....

[@smokejc]

Meshuggah, but they're not far.

[@jamesparkinmusic]

@@smokejc I always thought meshuggah had the power but lacked melody. I would like to be wrong if you can suggest otherwise?

[@smokejc]

@@jamesparkinmusic I suppose Straws Pulled at Random, or the solo section of Dancers to a Discordant System. there's a gorgeous melodic/ambient part at the end of Stifled or in the middle of I Am Colossus. but of course, they're more aggressive in nature.

[@webster439]

that bass is killer live too. the live show just hjits you in the chest

[@trfmusic902]

💯

[@ScrambledLamb]

I fell in love with Karnivool when they were touring their first album supporting COG. They have been my absolute favourite ever since. There's no band like them. My fav song of all time is C.O.T.E. I remember seeing them one new years in Melbourne absolutely wiped out on disco biscuits and when they played C.O.T.E it was like 400 orgasms at the same time.

[@SuperStokeed]

Still here:p thanks for the review

[@badmotorbreath5206]

I’m still here Geebz! Another great review. And all Karnivool fans are still waiting for a new album, over 8 years now! Let’s hope this year is the one. 🙏🏼

[@anjierivero256]

Thats definitely Ian Kenny’s amazing vocals doing that work there. Karnivool are the masters and I really recommend Deadman by them and also some Dead Letter Circus!

[@jimihossack9191]

I'll second Dead Letter Circus. The entirety of the first album is incredible. Love my Aussie proggy rocky metally stuff.

[@edwardgranger742]

DLC are some of the sweetest blokes around. myself and 2 mates went to see them and had VIP but were the only ones with VIP. so we went backstage and chilled for about an hour having beers with them. lovely guys. TALL AS FUUUUCK

[@dungbeetle0137]

Geebz, I’ve been watching you for quite some time now and as a musician I recognized that we both process music very similarly. There were many many songs that I would listen to over and over only to realize years later that there are these things called lyrics. Friends would ask me what I thought about the message and I literally couldn’t recall a single word lol. Thanks for helping me recognize that I’m not an anomaly or some kind of weirdo!! Please react to (Radiohead-There, There) ,from the Hail to the Thief album. It’s a brilliant piece of art!

[@n__rtu8324]

aha I can relate, personally i listen to music in this specific order - 1. Musicianship - Drums, Bass, Rhythm, then lead/s 2. Production recording and quality, engineering choices and mixing 3. Vocal performance - Vocal talent, Melodic construction and note selection 4. Lyrics - if all the above have impressed me I will invariably learn the lyrics sound familiar?

[@dungbeetle0137]

@@n__rtu8324 100%, as a percussionist with a super heavy rudimentary background, meshing odd time signatures and poly rhythms will always perk my ears. Zappa- the black page, g spot tornado, Inca roads and what Tool does is super cool, Danny Carey is a damn good drummer. I love a piece of music that takes months of rehearsal in order to play it live, even after you know it, lol

[@emptycloud2774]

I'm the same.

[@eliasantonopoulos9696]

john plays a 6-string bass usually at drop b tuning

[@rosswoodland6449]

Great new song from them. Very Sound Awake vibes. Harkens back to Simple Boy.

[@Denashi]

I'm still here! And I'm once again going to try to get you to react to their song Alpha Omega (Ghost City Sessions)! It is just so. damn. good.

[@TheHeadown]

Never heard this band before. Got to admit it was pretty sweet. Reminds me a bit of old Incubus. Thanks

[@jezplaisance]

Have a listen to their album Sound Awake. It's bloody good

[@OddHawk]

I love Incubus and have a fantastic appreciation for Karnivool after Geebs started reacting. Karnivool is nothing like Incubus bud. Incubus is rooted in Funk on the whole and Karnivool is rooted in Prog Rock. Some vocal melody similarities I can see. Musically I can’t see it though.

[@TheHeadown]

@@OddHawk That was what I referring to. I´m a musician so I have rather good knowledge to be honest. Genres are not for me, good music is good music. When talking genres everybody gets so salty and think they´re always right. Also, music are different depending of the person. Something that reminds me of something might not be the same for you. Just some thoughts.

[@OddHawk]

Yeah, cool. Then I totally get it! The vocal Melody (particularly in the Sound Awake album) is very Brandon Boyd.

[@coldprojectofficial]

What a fucking band!

[@petsounds3612]

Damn! Haven't listened to these guys since their Sound Awake days... this is awesome, so glad to hear they still go hard!

[@Yosef1952]

These guys have been one of my favorite bands for a while. I would love to hear a new album from them. Mahalo for highlighting this number.

[@kubacube342]

absolutely AWESOME track!

[@miniblackhole]

Still here! Killer track

[@MycontentisgoldJerryGold]

They've been playing this in concert since at least 2016, along with several others that will likely appear on the next album.

[@DahakaCL]

Been waiting something from them and now i got a reaction too!, fucking awesome song, they know how to compose, the lyrics, the mix, everything is perfect!.

[@JustinMcVicar]

Absolutely. Just wish they would also release Animation already. When I heard it live back in 2016, it blew my mind. They're definitely going back to their Themata days BUT are mixing it with what they developed with Sound Awake.

[@19RaxR91]

Its so cool you did another Karnivool track so soon! As a drummer myself, I absolutely Adore the rhythmic escapades the guy behind the kit gets up to, as what he does beat/rhythmic loop wise is definitely something of his own, especially considering he usually plays without using the double pedal (with this particular song being quite the exception, which makes me excited for the future), and yet how Massive and Menacing his overall attack and precision is. However, the entire band are ridiculously masterful, which can be proven by observing how Tight their musicianship is overall. If you want to hear even more examples of them being at the frontier of _time_ then I would like to suggest you try something from their 2013 output Asymmetry, which is filled with material that to most ears might seem impenetrable due to how much they like to switch it up on that record. "A M WAR" is a fave of mine, as it actually has driven me to tears from how emotionally relatable it sounded to me one particular morning.

[@haeresis_]

That bass is just 😩👌🏻

[@tylerdurden5593]

Nice, haven't figured out they released a new single yet, thanks Geebz! You might also love Thornhill, "Were we go when we die?".

[@nicolekhocking]

i love this song from the 1st time i saw it live. dig the guys reaction when the song kicks off. his smile said it all

[@el-violador]

I'm still here Karnivool-Roquefort

[@scottred6313]

Can’t wait for this album great reaction mate

[@InteractionImplants]

Thanks for the breakdown! I really enjoyed it.

[@Mellyouttaphase]

Wow. Talk about return to form! 🤘

[@Raida7]

so glad you enjoyed this eingle of Karnivool's :] I was so pumped for this new song, and it's in my regular playlsit

[@jordantaylor260]

So it must be coming up on 15 plus years. A friend of mine had recommended them, I'd heard them on commercial radio in Perth. I liked what I heard but I hadn't really been hooked in. Me and a bunch of mates went to the Big Day Out, a popular outdoor music festival in Australia at the time. One of our mates dragged us to the Karnivool stage. They were playing around 5pm on one of the smaller stages right in the back of the festival. The first song they payed was "Themata". I was standing there with a good mate of mine and we are both reasonable (if not good) amateur musicians. About a minute in to the set we looked at each other in astonishment. I've been a massive fan ever since.

[@paravarium]

Great job as always geebz, love your enthusiasm and attention to speaking to listeners of all levels. Waiting with much love and agony for the return of fellow aussie proggers Caligulas Horse. Slow Viloence is a wonderful song but more like a single. Dream the Dead is a great middle ground before doing their biggest tracks like Graves, so really hoping we see Dream The Dead one day!

[@mistersmeagol259]

Agree. Check his back catalog for the "Slow Violence" reaction. :D

[@paravarium]

@@mistersmeagol259 Yeah, I mentioned he did slow violence, but the song is more of a single, we need a deeper cut =)

[@ConnorHammond]

Got tickets to see Karnivool again, in a few weeks. As well as Plini, COG and bunch of other sick Aussie bands 🤟

[@russellcharlton7814]

I saw them live, play this song two weekends ago, and they are just that good.

[@benzacreations]

I'm still here mate 👍🔥. Once again thank you for doing Karnivool, I'm really lookin forward to this next album to come out and for your reactions. I have a bunch of songs of theirs I'd like you to hear, but at the moment the live version of their song Alpha Omega in Ghost City Studios is really amazing to me. Cheers mate.

[@kevenford9368]

Agree I love the live versions it lets us just see n hear how good they are or anyone for that matter my opinion

[@KjetilRG]

Yes, my favorite band! Sick song aswell

[@naomiweed6903]

Jon is amazing 👏🏻

[@mrmitsu00]

Great example of what Australia has to offer in regards to rock. Would love to see you check out some The Butterfly Effect, another great Aussie band with a similar sound

[@deadheadsteve532]

World's on Fire is one of my most favourite songs of all time. Fantastic reccomendation

[@Mellyouttaphase]

I still crank their first EP! Also, COG. If I had to pick just one and only one niche genre, I would choose turn of the millennium heavy Australian prog rock haha :)

[@davidkearney511]

Still here. Love this song. Thanks for reviewing jt

[@deadheadsteve532]

Still here Geebz! Thanks for covering another banger from my most favourite local artist. If Perth has one blessing, it's this amazing group of artists. I recommend, with all my heart, their song New Day. I swear I had a borderline religious experience seeing this live. It will touch your soul. Happy new year and merry Christmas to you my friend.

[@liamfslal]

Wow! Killer Track for all of the reasons mentioned! I have to mention to anyone in Tampa, St.Petersburg area, I am going to see Tool in February at Amalie Arena so any thumbs up from anyone else going to the show, much love! I seen them 20 years ago with Meshugga back home on Roanoke, VA for $45 on the floor! I paid double for nose bleed, but it's cool! Tickets are still available!

[@sdfdsf4162]

1 yr passed still kicks my ass

[@cjonesufc]

Awesome clip to check out if you like the bass tone is the “Goliath” instrumental play through. It’s an advert for the effect he uses, but it’s still a very cool demo video.

[@willemdefoie]

I'm still here!

[@HybridBassMan]

tnx for this reaction. I discovered this track together with you. Please do their song "new day" as well. Actually any song from their two first albums would be ok. 😘

[@joshhiroti]

So happy with this tune

[@mike_scarfinsky]

For few weeks now I am discovering again the Karnivool, it's breathtaking :) Thank for doing this song, love to hear your opinion & your body reactions the tempo changes. Other ausies band I found few months back is The Omnific. Ever heard of them? Greetings form Poland

[@joeymulholland4742]

I’d really like to see you do a Roquefort by karnivool cover, love your stuff man, I learn heaps from these videos, keep up the good work

[@iam_bosko]

Karnivool is best 🤙My most favourite band of all time. Love your reactions btw!

[@richpeltier9519]

Nice track. The overall sound reminds me a little of The Mars Volta. Rich the Ancient Metal Beast

[@Juventud2222]

These guys are from my city. It's not lost on us how amazing they are, we always talk about them being the best band here and Tame Impala.

[@tephrosisOfficial]

I love seeing you enjoying that groove :D

[@cheburek9859]

Converge - A Single Tear

[@jbasti227]

I’d love to hear him do some Converge

[@OTProd]

“Not dull like, Hey, fuckin A~~”

[@fateunleashed9680]

Awwright another banger track and dope video Geebz! As always keep ignoring any smoldering comments, and enjoy the nice ones, so you too can be awwright lol. The more you get dopamine hits from making videos the more you'll keep wanting to make. We all know you have more of an itch to help others and it shows in the content, but although you can't be a goober to kids in need what you do here is still helpful to those that watch too. I know you don't get the same feedback to see how you're doing, but helping people is helping people regardless of how it's achieved.

[@gillesparez9119]

New Day - Karnivool :)

[@tomlarson4092]

Still here. Cool song.

[@djuengst2000]

I’m still here. This track rocks. I’m not sure if I heard Karnivool before but I definitely need to check them out more. 😀

[@Dogrockdog]

Have you yet ? Sound awake. Give it 3 listenings.you’ll be hooked forever

[@bolthawk]

Geebz do The Butterfly Effect beautiful mine another great Aussie band

[@sylvestercalzone1003]

Geebz face when his brain is trying to process the hihats In the beginning 🤌🏼

[@bengtpedersen5055]

Just discovered a band that I think you will find veeeery interesting! The band is called ARKA'N and is a metalband from Africa!! They are really cool and uses traditional instruments and african rythms! My favourites are probably "Warrior song" or "Tears of the dead"

[@jeannettesimpson9778]

I'm still here.

[@CptBumFlufff]

Still here mate! 🤘

[@travisbunce7334]

Plays Aussie Band = Like!

[@papaemeritus5842]

Meshuggah: Demiurge

[@DeagleLas]

I'm still here, awwright!

[@NotRKelly.]

Thanks Geebz

[@scosstard3542]

This song is really awesome! The production is amazing. Really strong comeback from Karnivool! Would be great if you could get back to Leprous at some point and/or check Dir En Grey - Vinushka

[@garethhermann7901]

Dude.....you've gotta check out 'Anarchy OK' by Cog. I recommended it to you. Very similar feel and drumming.

[@jojogpt]

Porcupine Tree - The Start of Something Beautiful. Both studio and live versions.

[@calebelliottguitar]

You know it's a good song when you make the stank face

[@tylerhaas611]

Its the live @ brisbane performance of new day im talkin about just looked it up. Check it out its amazing

[@jamescombridgeart]

I think you'd enjoy 'skymachine' from their asymmetry album. Don't think you've listened to any off that one yet either 👍

[@jamescombridgeart]

This song slaps! \m/

[@asherror]

Still here Geebz. Gotta get some Cog into you Geebz . No other band like them, when they hit they hit hard. The Spine is one of my fave tracks of all time.

[@Mellyouttaphase]

Yes!! I think The Spine is my possibly my fave track of theirs, too.

[@InsaneCarville]

Random fact, Karnivool's Drummer tuned and striked the samples for the Superior Drummer vst. And a friend of mine went to Perth and by chance saw an Incubus cover band, this bass player was in that band.

[@Dogrockdog]

Fun fact number 2 . Hoss did vocals for a one off soundgarden tribute band in Perth ( before c.Cornell died ) he is awesome.

[@juttaman25]

Dat smile at 2:01……….. gotcha

[@metal.head.]

Aussie product love it. Northlane Citizen please

[@Joker3515]

I'm still here

[@VICmanuel94]

Hey Geebzzzzz, im still here! hahaha. Quick suggestion, SOEN. You should really give that band a try. Really good musicianship, rhythm, lyrics. Im sure youd have a blast with them.

[@ronaldschenderlein2135]

Still here!!! Cycle back to: Katatonia - Heart Set To Divide. Opeth - Burden, Draconian - Sleepwalkers, Dimmu Borgir - Progenies Of The Great Apocalyse

[@godsmackhudejo]

While the two bands are pretty different the bass sound reminded me of a couple of tracks from Glassjaw, they've had a very similar tone in some of their albums iirc. Really interesting experimental musical parts and excellent musicianship whether it be vocals, guitars, drumming in Glassjaw as well, similarly Justin Beck likes to have the bass even somewhat more dominant and use the guitar sometimes as a higher pitched "soundscape" with the help of the pedal - especially in the latest album.