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Russian Circles releases ninth studio album ‘Nine (26)’

Overview

The Chicago-based instrumental trio Russian Circles has released their ninth studio album, titled ‘Nine (26)’, via Sargent House following its scheduled August 28, 2026, launch.

The new work is noted for introducing more fluidity and stylistic variety to the band’s established heavy, instrumental sound. The album incorporates diverse elements, including black-metal influences on the track ‘Empath’, atmospheric textures in ‘Eluvial’, and electronic components such as synthesizers and industrial beats in ‘E2’. The record concludes with ‘Seventh Seal’, which has been described as one of the band’s heaviest compositions to date.

Critics suggest the release represents a significant evolution in the band’s musical DNA, with some noting it potentially stands as their strongest work since ‘Memorial (13)’. This follows the band’s long-standing progression in craftsmanship dating back to their 2006 debut, ‘Enter’.

Entities

Sargent House · Kurt Ballou · Russian Circles · Pelican · Electrical Audio

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Russian Circles releases ninth studio album ‘Nine (26)’

    Chicago post-metal band Russian Circles has released their ninth album, ‘Nine (26)’, featuring new electronic and atmospheric elements.

  2. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Russian Circles announce ninth studio album ‘Nine’

    Instrumental post-metal trio Russian Circles has announced their ninth studio album, ‘Nine’, set for release on August 28, 2026, alongside a North American headline tour.

  3. 17 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Russian Circles release new single and video “Seventh Seal”

    Russian Circles has released the single and video “Seventh Seal,” the final preview of their upcoming album Nine, set for release on August 28. A North American tour is planned for this fall.

Sources

dansendeberen.be · lemonwire.com · musikblog.de · muzikalia.com · nexuspropertymanagement.com · ninecircles.co · scenepointblank.com

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