Russian Circles - 2016 - Guidance (v0) Apr 2026

Recorded and produced by Kurt Ballou (of Converge) at his GodCity Studio in Salem, MA. Ballou's influence is credited with capturing a "broad tonal palette" and delivering a powerful, punchy sound. Personnel: Mike Sullivan: Guitar Brian Cook: Bass Dave Turncrantz: Drums

In digital music circles, "V0" typically refers to a variable bitrate MP3 encode (averaging ~245 kbps) that provides high-quality audio while maintaining a smaller file size than lossless formats like FLAC. Artistic Context and Themes Russian Circles - 2016 - Guidance (V0)

is the sixth studio album by the Chicago-based post-metal trio Russian Circles , released on August 5, 2016, through Sargent House. The album is widely regarded as a peak in the band's career, praised for its cohesive flow and masterful exploration of dynamic extremes—balancing delicate, atmospheric melodies with crushing "metallic savagery". Album Overview Release Date: August 5, 2016 Recorded and produced by Kurt Ballou (of Converge)

The album title and cover art—a photograph of a man being led to his execution—were inspired by a set of contextless war photos given to the band. The image resonated with the band's themes of facing an uncertain future with dignity and purpose. Artistic Context and Themes is the sixth studio