Russian Circles - Gnosis (2022) -

Working again with producer , Russian Circles lean into their heaviest inclinations, described by critics as "jacked" and "harrowing".

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

: The title track serves as the album's centerpiece and produced the band’s first-ever official music video. It follows a slow-build "krautrock" methodology—utilizing drones and hypnotic drum patterns—before exploding into a wall of sound. Russian Circles - Gnosis (2022)

: 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

: This remote process allowed each member's initial creative spark to remain intact throughout the arrangement phase. Working again with producer , Russian Circles lean

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

The album’s structure emphasizes a "two halves" narrative, moving from unrelenting heaviness to more nuanced, Dream-like passages. Russian Circles’ 2022 release, Gnosis , is a

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