Russian Circles - Guidance (2016) [NEW]

It features a stark contrast between delicate, folk-like acoustic passages (e.g., "Asa") and "amp-exploding" metal riffs (e.g., "Vorel"). Artistic Theme & Cover Art

The band was moved by the man's dignity and "fatalistic march" toward his destiny, a theme that informed the album's sense of purpose and "striding into the future" without a blueprint. Russian Circles - Guidance (2016)

The album's title and visual identity were heavily influenced by a set of given to a band member’s spouse by a veteran. Cover Photo: It depicts a man being led to his execution. It features a stark contrast between delicate, folk-like