Waves of ominous distortion, roaring percussion rumbles and churning yet deeply melodic guitar riffs have been the aural hallmark of Russian Circles since the band's inception. The three musicians write intricately crafted instrumental rock songs, then transform their creations into cathartically ear-shattering live performances that have earned them a devoted global following. Their complex sound reveals layers of technical and compositional wizardry that echoes their peers in progressive metal and post-rock like Explosions in the Sky and Mastodon.