Russian Circles
| Russian Circles | |
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 Russian Circles (left to right): Mike Sullivan, Dave Turncrantz, Brian Cook |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Instrumental rock, post-metal, post-rock |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Flameshovel, Sargent House, Suicide Squeeze |
| Associated acts | Botch, These Arms Are Snakes, Riddle of Steel |
| Website | www.russiancirclesband.com |
| Members | |
| Mike Sullivan Dave Turncrantz Brian Cook |
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| Past members | |
| Colin DeKuiper | |
Russian Circles is a three piece instrumental rock/metal band from Chicago. Russian Circles play instrumental, sprawling music which runs the gamut of heavy discordant metal, to soft delicate passages. They are also known for their energetic live shows, mostly headlining now but in their earlier days they toured with the likes of Boris, Isis, Red Sparowes, Minus the Bear, Daughters, Coheed & Cambria, Mono, and Pelican as well as appearances at the 2006 SXSW, and 2009's Bonnaroo.[1] They were also the opening band for Tool while playing their first tour in the United Kingdom in 2007. Their name is taken from a drill exercise used in the game of ice hockey.
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[edit] History
Formed in late 2004 by guitarist Mike Sullivan and bassist Colin DeKuiper (both formerly of instrumental band Dakota/Dakota), they quickly recruited drummer Dave Turncrantz, formerly of St. Louis band Riddle of Steel.
In the autumn of 2007, it was announced that the band had parted ways with Colin DeKuiper. As a result, the bass tracks on their second album, titled Station, were handled by ex-Botch/These Arms Are Snakes bass player Brian Cook.[2] The group's third full-length, Geneva, was released on October 20, 2009 and reached No. 24 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.[3]
In 2011, Russian Circles signed to Sargent House who had previously only exclusively released the band's albums on limited edition vinyl. Their fourth studio album Empros was released on October 25, 2011. A supporting tour with Deafheaven followed the release.[4]
[edit] Sound
When performing live, the band is noted for being able to replicate and even expand upon their recorded material through Sullivan and Cook's use of sampling, extensive array of effects pedals and loop pedals to build layers of sound.[5]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Enter – May 16, 2006 (Flameshovel/ Vinyl on Sargent House)
- Station – May 6, 2008 (Suicide Squeeze Records/ Vinyl on Sargent House)
- Geneva – October 20, 2009 (Suicide Squeeze Records/ Vinyl on Sargent House)
- Empros – October 25, 2011 Sargent House
[edit] EPs
- Russian Circles EP – 2004 (self-released)
[edit] Singles/Splits
- Upper Ninety – July 25th, 2006 (Suicide Squeeze Records)
- Russian Circles / These Arms Are Snakes 12" (Split with These Arms Are Snakes) (Sargent House, 2008)
[edit] References
- ^ Biography, Allmusic.com
- ^ [1], Lambgoat.com
- ^ Album Information, Billboard.com
- ^ Kraus, Brian (October 8, 2011). "Deafhaven announce tour with Russian Circles". Alternative Press. http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/deafhaven_announce_tour_with_russian_circles. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
- ^ Interview, Alarm Press
[edit] External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Russian Circles |
- Interview with Brian Cook about Russian Circles (2011)
- Interview with Centerstage Chicago (April 2008)
- Russian Circles Interview at REDEFINE Magazine, 2008
- UnRated Magazine Review of Geneva (2009)
- Geneva reviewed by C.B.Liddell
- Videos Live de Intimepop.com
- Russian Circles live performances on The Musician Network
