There was nothing small about this gig – except maybe the venue. The Corner is one of the most loved and revered concert halls (perhaps in spite of its awkward architecture, pillars obscuring much of the view from various angles) dotted around the (arguable) rock capital of Melbourne but there was nothing modest concerning the sound blasting forth on this mini-festival of monstrous metal manifestations. Unfortunately for some, the surprisingly well-populated niche crowd used the occasion as a late-week catch-up session instead of concert; but their efforts to socialize would prove fruitless.

Hailing from the windy City of Chicago, Russian Circles have been making their mark on the international underground since 2004. As described on their Wiki page: Russian Circles play instrumental, sprawling music which runs the gamut of heavy discordant metal, to sot delicate passages. Last night in Brisbane they were supported by No Anchor and Scull Hazzards, from which Amanda Brenchley brings us these photos: