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The heaviest guitar sound of 2023? This studio-shaking Russian Circles live session is a must-watch for distortion fans

By Michael Astley-Brown published 13 March 23

Mike Sullivan’s punishing tones and wall of Hiwatt amps literally shook the Audiotree studio in this rare up-close look at the post-metal masters in action

How wild gear changeups, Irish guitar lessons and "way too much" Boss Metal Zone helped Russian Circles make their heaviest album yet

By Alex Lynham last updated 30 August 22

Mike Sullivan details working with Kurt Ballou on Gnosis, how the band's gear theft impacted his guitar rig and why there's no such thing as bad tone

Mathcore pioneers Botch surprise-release first new song in 20 years

By Michael Astley-Brown published 24 August 22

One Twenty Two marks the first new material in over two decades from the influential hardcore outfit, who count members of Minus the Bear and Russian Circles among their ranks

Megan Lovell (left) and Rebecca Lovell of Larkin Poe perform on stage at the Rockefeller Music Hall on June 3, 2022 in Oslo, Norway

From soulful sonic mosaics to stark instrumental post-rock: here are this week’s essential guitar tracks

By Jonathan Horsley published 15 July 22

Looking to freshen up your weekend's soundtrack? These guitar-powered tunes from Larkin Poe, Marcus Mumford, Disturbed, Imperial Triumphant, Russian Circles and more might just be the ticket

Russian Circles’ new single, Betrayal, is the cathartic post-metal rager you need in your life right now

By Matt Parker published 13 July 22

The second track from forthcoming album Gnosis shows no sign that the Chicago instrumentalists are letting up, with Mike Sullivan’s guitar tone so fierce you kinda suspect they'd need a permit for it

(from left) Jonathan Pearce, Elizabeth Stokes, Tristan Deck and Benjamin Sinclair of The Beths perform at The Tuning Fork on June 06, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand

From irresistible, summer-ready grooves to apocalyptic triplet chugs: here are this week’s essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown published 17 June 22

Hear hot and fresh new jams from Ben Harper, Julia Jacklin, Pool Kids, Clutch, Behemoth, The Beths, and more

GoFundMe page set up to help Russian Circles following gear theft and System of a Down tour cancelation

By Sam Roche published 22 October 21

In less than a day, over $60,000 has been raised to mitigate the band's “back-to-back financial losses”

Russian Circles' Brian Cook given brand-new bass by Electrical Guitar Company following gear theft

By Sam Roche published 20 October 21

“Somehow the stars aligned on our end with available parts,” the company writes

A huge selection of gear belonging to instrumental rockers Russian Circles has reportedly been stolen

By Sam Roche published 18 October 21

Stolen items include two Gibson Les Paul Customs, Quilter amp heads, Darkglass, Emperor and Peavey cabs, and a range of guitar pedals

Russian Circles Premiere New Song, “Memorial” Featuring Chelsea Wolfe

By Sammi Chichester published 17 September 13

Instrumental rock band Russian Circles have released the title track to their fifth album, Memorial. The song features the vocals of Chelsea Wolfe.

Coheed and Cambria, Between The Buried And Me Announce 2013 Tour Dates

By Josh Hart published 5 November 12

Interview: Mike Sullivan of Russian Circles Talks About the Band's New Album, 'Empros'

By Josh Hart published 16 November 11

Russian Circles Streaming New Album, 'Empros'

By Josh Hart published 19 October 11

Stop what you're going and get to Spin right now, because they're streaming the new Russian Circles album in its entirety.

Russian Circles Streaming New Song, "Mladek"

By Josh Hart published 28 September 11

The Week In Post-Rock 06/15/11

By Josh Hart published 15 June 11

Godspeed You! Black Emperor, A Storm Of Light, Russian Circles, Jesu and more!

Interview: Mike Sullivan of Russian Circles

By Josh Hart published 3 June 11