THESE ARMS ARE SNAKES / RUSSIAN CIRCLES / AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR

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These Arms Are Snakes. A natural force, that thunders with constant contradiction and challenge. Self-described as, "Four men with a chronic black cloud overhead; bitter, bummed out, and bored," they couple dark pessimism with an elemental energy that does not end. lords of progressive/post-hardcore featuring former members of Botch, Nineironspitfire, and Kill Sadie to name but a few. Drummer/producer Chris Common completes the line up, having joined after the recording of Oxeneers. Having toured the US with notable bands such as Minus the Bear, Big Business, Mastodon, Cursive, The Blood Brothers, Engine Down, Hot Water Music, Isis, Pelican and Against Me!, along with a host of others, These Arms Are Snakes have are a touring monster!

Russian Circles are a three piece instrumental rock/metal band from Chicago. Similar to fellow Chicago residents Pelican, Russian Circles play epic, sprawling music which runs the gamut of heavy discordant metal, to soft delicate passages. They are also known for their energetic live shows, which include tours with Minus the Bear, Chin Up Chin Up, Mono, and Pelican as well as an appearance at the 2006 SXSW. They were also the opening band for Tool while playing in the United Kingdom for their 2007 tour. Simply, Russian Circles is a three piece instrumental band from Chicago. A concoction of metal trimmings, minimal jazz primers, and cryptic riffs. Awesome.

Flawless yet passionate live performances make ASIWYFA a formidable force on the local gig circuit, while their brief forays to the mainland have proved they can cut it anyewhere. Providing ethereal soundscapes comparable to bands like Red Sparowes, Mogwai and a host of others; and performing in a vein of music often deluged with bands seemingly imitating their heroes and relying heavily on their fancy delays; ASIWYFA manage to keep their momentum and not turn into the one trick pony many of their fellow genre associates fall victim to.

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