Russian Circles
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 2004 in Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Active: 2004 - present
Biography
Russian Circles is an American instrumental trio from Chicago, known for their dynamic fusion of post-metal, post-rock, and heavy-hitting experimental soundscapes. Formed in 2004, the band consists of guitarist Mike Sullivan, drummer Dave Turncrantz, and bassist Brian Cook. They create epic, sprawling compositions that range from delicate, intricate passages to crushing, discordant metal. Their debut album, 'Enter', was released in 2006 on #Flameshovel Records#. The band later signed with #Sargent House#, releasing acclaimed albums like 'Empros', 'Guidance', and 'Blood Year'. They are renowned for their energetic live performances and extensive use of looping pedals, which allows them to build dense, multi-layered sonic textures.
Genres
Russian Circles Discography
- Enter (2006) - Album - rated 3.74/5
- Station (2008) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- Geneva (2009) - Album - rated 3.76/5
- Empros (2011) - Album - rated 3.72/5
- Memorial (2013) - Album - rated 3.99/5
- Guidance (2016) - Album - rated 3.6/5
- Blood Year (2019) - Album - rated 4/5
- Gnosis (2022) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- Nine (2026) - Album - rated 3.92/5
Members
- Mike Sullivan - guitar (2004鈥揚resent)
- Dave Turncrantz - drums (2004鈥揚resent)
- Brian Cook - bass, keyboards (2007鈥揚resent)