I’m obsessed with this band right now! We were invited to The Black Road EP release party In August of last year. I hadn’t looked into them beforehand, but we were free so why not a road trip to The Viper Room in Hollywood.
My jaw dropped when these guys hit the stage, they were absolutely amazing!
While they are inspired by 90s grunge bands I feel like we were dropped in the 70s with upcoming band like Led Zeppelin. Just raw talent and we were fortunate enough to see them in beginning. We also caught them February 3 at the Locker Room in Garden Grove. There was another show going in the Garden AMP, but as it started to rain, more people sought shelter in the Locker Room. It was cool to watch faces not knowing what they had walked into and “Wow, these guys are really good!”
Below is a press release from Cosa Nostra PR:
“Return to Dust, who are heavily inspired by the legendary Alice In Chains, have already cultivated a reputation in the local Los Angeles music scene without having released any music on streaming platforms. The release of "Black Road" marks the band's first ever studio release, produced by none other than Jim Kaufman (Anti-Flag, Danny Worsnop, Night Riots, Helmet). With their remarkable cinematic approach, the rock trio are on track for an unforgettable year of touring and new music. Be sure to stay tuned for more Return to Dust news coming soon.
ABOUT RETURN TO DUST
‘How will you fare against the stress of life’
Return to Dust has always felt like a hidden gem, a band that could have fallen straight from the 90’s, but stands proudly among the musical landscape of today. This is perhaps a gesture towards the timelessness of grunge’s existential yet relatable message, which spoke to and landed them 30+ recordings with decorated producer and mixer Jim Kaufman.
Despite this trajectory, the band had fallen into one of the myriad of “new band” curses, which is meticulously and quietly planning out their debut release. Thankfully, the band committed to their craft long before showing their faces, as singers Graham Stanush (bass) and Matty Joseph (guitar) formed an eternal bond growing up in the cement capital of Texas. The singers carried this passion to the west coast, where they met their then 16 year old guitarist Sebastian Gonzalez (now 18 years old and recently endorsed by PRS Guitars)
Now assimilated, Return to Dust has already made its mark, touring up and down the west coast, playing Vegas, Phoenix, every slummy bar in San Gabriel Valley, and personally gaining a stamp of approval from Matt Pinfield on KLOS —- the band is a ticking time bomb to hundreds of eager fans.”
Follow them on Instagram, they may pop up in a town near you. This is definitely one of those bands you want to see now in a smaller, intimate venue while you can! We are so excited to see them at Welcome to Rockville in Daytona, FL. VTU will be there!
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