Founded: 2004
Location: United States
Russian Circles is an American post-metal band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was originally formed by childhood friends Mike Sullivan and Dave Turncrantz after their previous musical projects dissolved. After parting ways with their original bass player Colin DeKuiper in 2007, the trio was rounded out by Brian Cook. The band has gained widespread recognition based on a series of critically acclaimed albums and extensive international touring. Their name is taken from a drill exercise used in ice hockey, a sport Sullivan and Turncrantz grew up playing in their original hometown of St. Louis.
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Mike Sullivan of Russian Circles tells Rod Whitfield about how grateful he is to have been able to make a career playing post-rock music.
Celebrating 15 years.
The fluid and embracing time changes between songs let it be known that they’ve worked hard to construct a solid setlist, and while it would have been good to see a little more freedom on stage, the quality of Russian Circles’ music pretty much adds up to a pretty memorable show either way.
Russian Circles’ chilling banterless set served as an accurate portrayal of what the top tier of said genre should sound like live.
"If anything a little more material from Memorial would have been welcomed given that it’s the album they’re touring. Well, at least they’ve left some to really look forward to on future visits."
"You know, they can have whatever idea about the music, everyone has their own opinion. But I at least want them to have a proper opinion."
A stack of local acts will play throughout the run
Five dates around the country coming up.
The extremity of Russian Circles is more pronounced on album number five, with black metal even sneaking to the fore on a few occasions.