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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
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
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
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

From soulful sonic mosaics to stark instrumental post-rock: here are this week’s essential guitar tracks
By Jonathan Horsley published
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
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 irresistible, summer-ready grooves to apocalyptic triplet chugs: here are this week’s essential guitar tracks
By Michael Astley-Brown published
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
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
“Somehow the stars aligned on our end with available parts,” the company writes
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