Russian Circles Announce New Album Nine: Hear “Empath”

More than 20 years ago, the instrumental trio Russian Circles came together in Chicago, and they've been making vast, searching post-metal ever since. These days, the three band members all live in different parts of the country, and they've got other things going on. Bassist/keyboardist Brian Cook, for instance, recently took part in the Botch reunion, and he's in SUMAC with Aaron Turner; he lives on Vashon Island, outside Seattle. Guitarist Mike Sullivan, meanwhile, lives in LA, while drummer Dave Turncrantz remains in Chicago. But Russian Circles still get together to make music and tour, a

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