Karnivool debut at #1 on ARIA Charts

In a continued sign of heavy music’s popularity, local outfit Karnivool have debuted at the number one spot on the ARIA Charts following the release of new studio album, ‘Asymmetry’.

Karnivool released the following statement via Facebook:

"Friends of Vool, The news has just come through that our new record Asymmetry has cracked the número uno spot on the ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association ) album chart... And we're bloody stoked. This is not something we got into the business of music making to try and achieve, nor did it ever cross our minds that it was even possible. Yet here we are! So we thought to we'd take this opportunity to extend our sincerest gratitude to all those, who after so patiently waiting, purchased a copy either online or from ye olde retail store. We'll chalk this down as another win for independent alternative Australian music and everyone who supports it! We hope you all get a warm and fuzzy feeling knowing that by buying our records you are helping to ensure we can keep doing what we do. Let's be honest, it's nice being able to pay the rent! We hope you are enjoying Asymmetry. This one's for you lot.”

Drew, Kenny, Jon, Hoss and Steve.

In further noteworthy news, vocalist Ian Kenny has made ARIA history by becoming the first singer to have two #1 albums in the same calendar year with two different bands (Birds of Tokyo and Karnivool).

You can read our review of ‘Asymmetry’ here.