Released: 23/08/24
Russian Circles reissue their landmark album Empros with a redesigned embossed gatefold jacket and limited clear vinyl splattered with red, silver, and magenta. Recorded at Chicago’s Phantom Manor with producer Brandon Curtis, Empros builds on their 2009 album Geneva, blending crushing heaviness with intricate melodies and dynamic rhythms. The six-track album balances punishing riffs and atmospheric passages, showcasing the trio’s peak creativity and live energy. Praised for its raw power and sonic complexity, Empros is a defining statement from the Chicago instrumentalists.