“One of the heaviest singles the band has ever put out.” - The Needle Drop

“Beautiful instrumental metal I think a lot of you are going to get something out of.” - The Needle Drop

"This is the soundtrack to the apocalypse.” - Vice

VICE TRACKS OF THE WEEK

"Powerful instru-metallists Russian Circles are back to hypnotize headbangers with a ninth full-length, appropriately dubbed Nine. To celebrate the announcement, the trio have delivered a damned heavy taste of things to come via first single 'Empath.’” - Revolver

REVOLVER NEWS

"a song that takes all the tunneling ferocity of extreme metal and drives it into your chest without the easy reprieve of a chorus. This doesn’t feel like tension that goes nowhere but a concentrated freak out, replete with a breakdown riff that would make hardcore kids knock each other out in the pit with glee. It’s brilliant.” 
- Consequence

CONSEQUENCE TRACKS OF THE WEEK

"the track, and video, are undeniably Russian Circles, packing atmosphere and heaviness together with equal skill.” - Metal Injection

METAL INJECTION NEWS

Dave Turncrantz of Russian Circles performs “Geneva” on the Ludwig Stainless Steel 50th Anniversary Reissue.

WATCH “ELUVIAL”

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Russian Circles present “Eluvial,” the second single/video from their new album, Nine, out August 28th via Sargent House.

Arriving on the heels of “Empath,” “Eluvial” is Nine’s grand centerpiece.

Russian Circles’ North American Headline tour is also now on sale. Check out the full list of dates below.

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Russian Circles new album "Nine" is coming out August 28th via Sargent House. 
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Watch/Stream new song "Empath"  video by Madeline Hampton. 

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The North American Headline tour in support of NINE just announced. Support from Pelican for fist leg September 25 - October 13 and  Primitive Man support second leg from November 4 - 21st. Tickets on sale June 26, 2026 at 10am.  

The Russian Circles & Pelican Spring tour in Europe starts May 8th. All tickets are on sale at the link below.

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

May 8 - Desertfest - Oslo, NO
May 9 - A Colossal Weekend - Copenhagen, DK
May 11 - Gruenspan - Hamburg, DE *
May 12 - Live Music Hall - Köln, DE *
May 13 - P8 - Karlsruhe, DE *
May 14 - dunk!festival - Zottegem, BE
May 15 - Sonic Whip - Nijmegen, NL
May 16 - Desertfest - Berlin, DE
May 18 - Arena - Vienna, AT
May 20 - MeetFactory - Prague, CZ *
May 21 - Technikum - Munich, DE
May 23 - Sonic Rites - Helsinki, FI

* with FOTOCRIME opening

Design by Andrew Maruska

“After a devastating theft in 2021, the metal band’s guitarist rebuilt his tone empire around some life-changing loans.”

“Chicago post-metal band Russian Circles had to battle their way back to gear heaven. Back in 2021, the bulk of the band’s gear was stolen while on tour, so they had to embark on a years-long rebuild of equipment. As a result, many of the items you might’ve seen in guitarist Mike Sullivan’s Rig Rundown back in 2017 are long gone.”

“PG’s Chris Kies met up recently with Sullivan at the band’s Chicago practice space, where they’ve resided for nearly 20 years. Check out some highlights from Sullivan’s new, resurrected rig above.”

🚨JUST ANNOUNCED🚨

Russian Circles will be playing European shows and festivals in 2026 with Pelican joining them on all dates. 

May 8 - Desertfest - Oslo, NO
May 9 - A Colossal Weekend - Copenhagen, DK
May 11 - Gruenspan - Hamburg, DE
May 12 - Live Music Hall - Köln, DE
May 13 - P8 - Karlsruhe, DE
May 14 - dunk!festival - Gent, BE
May 15 - Sonic Whip - Nijmegen, NL
May 16 - Desertfest - Berlin, DE
May 18 - Arena - Vienna, AT
May 20 - MeetFactory - Prague, CZ
May 21 - Technikum - Munich, DE
May 23 - Sonic Rites - Helsinki, FI

Tickets on sale now

"Russian Circles is eagerly anticipating their next creative chapter, which is set to surface sometime in 2026. In a recent interview with New Noise Magazine, drummer Dave Turncrantz gave fans a glimpse into the band's creative state of mind: "It's about time that we — It's been, what, three years since the last record? And I think we're planning on trying to get something out by next year."

"That last record, Gnosis, dropped in 2022 and was met with critical acclaim, praised for its raw power and nuanced compositions. Now, with the band three years removed from that release, anticipation for what comes next is steadily mounting."

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“Russian Circles have long been at the forefront of instrumental post-metal and post-rock, pioneering a path through uncharted sonic terrain with a blend of crushing weight and ethereal grace. From their earliest days in Chicago’s experimental underground to their current status as globe-trotting instrumental ambassadors, Mike Sullivan (guitar), Dave Turncrantz (drums), and Brian Cook (bass) have elevated three-piece dynamics to an art form. Their music, a unique blend of prog expedition and metal maelstrom, defies easy categorization yet remains unmistakably their own, thanks to meticulous layering, dynamic mastery, and a steadfast commitment to genuine expression.”

READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE