The album’s structure emphasizes a "two halves" narrative, moving from unrelenting heaviness to more nuanced, Dream-like passages.
Because of geographic isolation during COVID-19, the band abandoned their traditional "practice room" songwriting method. Instead: Russian Circles - Gnosis (2022)
: This remote process allowed each member's initial creative spark to remain intact throughout the arrangement phase. The album’s structure emphasizes a "two halves" narrative,
: 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. : These opening tracks set a high-intensity tone,
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
Album Review : Russian Circles - Gnosis (2022) - Dead End Follies
Working again with producer , Russian Circles lean into their heaviest inclinations, described by critics as "jacked" and "harrowing".