Russian Circles

Russian Circles
Russian Circles (left to right): Mike Sullivan, Dave Turncrantz, Brian Cook
Background information
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Post-metal post-rock
Years active	2004 (2004)–present
Labels	Flameshovel, Sargent House, Suicide Squeeze
Members	Mike Sullivan Dave Turncrantz Brian Cook
Past members	Colin DeKuiper
Website	russiancirclesband.com

Russian Circles is an American post-metal band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was originally formed by childhood friends Mike Sullivan and Dave Turncrantz after their previous musical projects dissolved. After parting ways with their original bass player Colin DeKuiper in 2007, the trio was rounded out by Brian Cook. The band has gained widespread recognition based on a series of critically acclaimed albums and extensive international touring. Their name is taken from a drill exercise used in ice hockey, a sport Sullivan and Turncrantz grew up playing in their original hometown of St. Louis.