Russian Circles - Gnosis (2022) Apr 2026

: Despite writing separately, the trio recorded the album together at Electrical Audio in Chicago and GodCity Studio in Salem to maintain their signature live feel. The Sound of Gnosis

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The album’s structure emphasizes a "two halves" narrative, moving from unrelenting heaviness to more nuanced, Dream-like passages. : Despite writing separately, the trio recorded the

Watch the band's first-ever official music video for the title track, which uses cinematic nature footage to explore the concept of divine knowledge: Russian Circles - "Gnosis" (Official Video) Sargent House YouTube• Aug 10, 2022 Track List & Durations the album captures a raw

Russian Circles’ 2022 release, Gnosis , is a singular achievement in their discography, marking a shift away from the sprawling, cinematic terrain of their previous work toward a more concentrated and tumultuous sound. Developed through a fragmented writing process necessitated by the pandemic, the album captures a raw, focused energy that prioritizes physical catharsis over atmosphere. A New Collaborative Blueprint

: This remote process allowed each member's initial creative spark to remain intact throughout the arrangement phase.

: These opening tracks set a high-intensity tone, featuring blast-beats and a "colossal" guitar sound that moves the band closer to post-metal and blackgaze.