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Russian Circles

Russian Circles is an American post-metal band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was originally formed by childhood friends Mike Sullivan and Dave Turncrantz after their previous musical projects dissolved. After parting ways with their original bass player Colin DeKuiper in 2007, the trio was rounded out by Brian Cook. The band has gained widespread recognition based on a series of critically acclaimed albums and extensive international touring. Their name is taken from a drill exercise used in ice hockey, a sport Sullivan and Turncrantz grew up playing in their original hometown of St. Louis.

Albums

2006 Enter
2008 Station
2009 Geneva
2011 Empros
2013 Memorial
2016 Guidance
2019 Blood Year
2022 Gnosis
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Latest Articles

Features / Music
After 15 Years Mike Sullivan Still Doesn't Know Where Russian Circles Are Going
Mike Sullivan of Russian Circles tells Rod Whitfield about how grateful he is to have been able to make a career playing post-rock music.
News / Music
Russian Circles Announce 2019 Australian Tour
Celebrating 15 years.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Russian Circles, Tangled Thoughts Of Leaving, Drowning Horse
The fluid and embracing time changes between songs let it be known that they’ve worked hard to construct a solid setlist, and while it would have been good to see a little more freedom on stage, the quality of Russian Circles’ music pretty much adds up to a pretty memorable show either way.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Russian Circles, Dumbsaint, Mish
Russian Circles’ chilling banterless set served as an accurate portrayal of what the top tier of said genre should sound like live.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Russian Circles, The Matador, The Sea Shall Not Have Them
"If anything a little more material from Memorial would have been welcomed given that it’s the album they’re touring. Well, at least they’ve left some to really look forward to on future visits."
Features / Music
Persistance Of Memory
"You know, they can have whatever idea about the music, everyone has their own opinion. But I at least want them to have a proper opinion."
News / Music
Russian Circles Confirm Australian Tour Supports
A stack of local acts will play throughout the run
News / Music
Russian Circles Announce Their Return To Australia
Five dates around the country coming up.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Russian Circles - Memorial
The extremity of Russian Circles is more pronounced on album number five, with black metal even sneaking to the fore on a few occasions.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Russian Circles, Eagle Twin, Lo!
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Russian Circles, Eagle Twin, I Exist, Lo!
Features / Music
Cerebral Brutality
"People are quick to say, ‘Oh you’re a post-rock band, you’re a post-metal band’, and I get it I guess, but those aren’t the bands that we really feel a connection with."
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