Russian Circles Announce New Album and 2026 Tour, Unveil Single “Empath”: Stream
The post-metal trio's new album Nine will be out August 3rd via Sergeant House Records. Russian Circles Announce New Album and 2026 Tour, Unveil Single “Empath”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Russian Circles have announced their ninth studio album, appropriately titled Nine , due out August 28th via Sergeant House Records. Ahead of its release, the band has unveiled the lead single “Empath.”
Additionally, Russian Circles have announced a Fall 2026 North American tour that kicks off in Whitefish Bay, Michigan, on September 25th, hitting cities like Toronto, Philadelphia, Austin, and Seattle, before wrapping up in Minneapolis on November 19th. Support on the tour will be provided by Pelican on the first leg and Primitive Man on the second leg.
Tickets for select dates go on sale via Ticketmaster on Friday, June 26th, at 10 a.m. local time, while all other shows can be purchased via links on the band’s official website .
New single “Empath” showcases the evolving toughness of Russian Circles’ sound. Where earlier material had an airy, flowing sense of beauty and grandeur, this track comes in swinging, bringing a noise rock heft and pinching vibes from the current crop of screamo-inspired black metal acts.
The balance of recording in Steve Albini’s studio with Kurt Ballou behind the boards can be felt; this is a raw, real track that conveys the primal force music like this carries in a live environment.
In addition to their headlining dates, Russian Circles will support the reunited Acid Bath at their show in Seattle on August 8th ( get tickets here ).
Watch the music video for “Empath,” check out the album art and tracklist for Nine , and see Russian Circles’ upcoming tour dates below.
Nine Tracklist: 01. Borehole 02. Empath 03. Eluvial 04. E2 05. Meridian 06. Arletta 07. Seventh Seal
Russian Circles 2026 Tour Dates: 08/08, Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre # 09/25, Whitefish Bay, WI @ The Argo * 09/26, Chicago, IL @ Bohemian National Cemetery * 09/28, Detroit, MI @ El Club * 09/29, Toronto, ON @ The Opera House * 09/30, Montreal, QC @ Club Soda * 10/01, Boston, MA @ Royale * 10/03, Queens, NY @ Knockdown Center * 10/04, Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer * 10/05, Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage * 10/07, Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle * 10/08, Charleston, SC @ The Music Farm * 10/09, Orlando, FL @ The Beacham Theater * 10/10, Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse * 10/12, Nashville, TN @ The Basement East * 10/13, Indianapolis, IN @ The Hi-Fi * 11/04, St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall $ 11/06, Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves $ 11/07, Austin, TX @ The Far Out Lounge $ 11/09, Phoenix, AZ @ Walter Studios $ 11/11, Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco $ 11/12, San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall $ 11/14, Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom $ 11/15, Seattle, WA @ The Showbox $ 11/16, Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall $ 11/17, Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall $ 11/19, Englewood, CO @ The Gothic Theatre $ 11/20, Omaha, NE @ Slowdown $ 11/21, Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater $
- = w/ Pelican $ = w/ Primitive Man # = supporting Acid Bath
