Russian Circles - Gnosis (2022) May 2026

Because of geographic isolation during COVID-19, the band abandoned their traditional "practice room" songwriting method. Instead:

Album Review : Russian Circles - Gnosis (2022) - Dead End Follies Russian Circles - Gnosis (2022)

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 Because of geographic isolation during COVID-19, the band