Return to Dust (band)
Return to Dust | |
|---|---|
 The band in 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Jim Kaufman Productions[1] |
| Members |
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| Website | www |
Return to Dust is an American rock band from Los Angeles.[1] Formed in 2022, the band released their debut EP Black Road in July 2023.[2] In May 2024, they released their debut studio album, Return to Dust, followed by a tour with Sevendust.[3]
They are a grunge,[4] alternative metal,[4] hard rock[4] and alternative rock band,[5] who is heavily influenced by Alice in Chains.[1][3] Jim Kauffman, a studio owner and producer saw their potential and took them under his guidance.[6]
Members
- Matty Bielawski – guitar, vocals (2022–present)
- Graham Stanush – bass, vocals (2022–present)
- Sebastian Gonzalez – guitar (2022–present)
- London Hudson – drums (2022–present)
Discography
Albums
- Return to Dust (2024)
EPs
- Black Road (2023)
- Speak Like the Dead (2025)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Albums/EPs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Airplay | US Hard Rock |
US Main. [7] | |||
| 2023 | "Belly Up" | 47 | — | 26 | Return to Dust |
| 2025 | "Bored" | 12 | 20 | 2 | Speak Like the Dead |
Promotional Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Black Road" | Return to Dust |
| "No Love" | ||
| "When You Look at Me" | ||
| 2024 | "Bad News" | |
| "Face Down" | ||
| 2025 | "Shine" | Speak Like the Dead |
| "Downfall" |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Black Road" | Matt Akana |
| "Belly Up" (Version 1) | ||
| "Losing Faith" | ||
| "Cellophane" | ||
| "No Love" | ||
| "When You Look At Me" | ||
| 2024 | "Bad News" | |
| "Strangers" | Callum Scott-Dyson | |
| "Face Down" | Matt Akana | |
| 2025 | "Belly Up" (Version 2) | Jake Miller |
| "Shine" | Marmo Films | |
| "Bored" | Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera | |
| "Downfall" | Matt Akana | |
| "New Religion" | ||
| 2026 | "Bored" (Unplugged) | Zach Hasan |
References
- ^ a b c "Return To Dust: Raging Grunge Rock From L.A." highwiredaze.com. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ Williamson, Melanie (4 May 2023). "The Return of Grunge: An Interview with RETURN TO DUST". musicscenemedia.com. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Return to Dust Discuss Diverse Influences + What It Was Like Touring With Sevendust". Loudwire. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ a b c Wiederhorn, Jon (August 8, 2025). ""My mom got right in their faces and said, 'This is my son. He plays guitar and he wants to join a band.' I was totally embarrassed": How Return to Dust found their teen guitar phenom and put a fresh face on '90s grunge". Guitar World. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ Dawson, Marisa (December 11, 2024). "Strangers No More: Return to Dust makes intimate debut at Reverb Lounge". Douglas County Post-Gazette. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ "How Return to Dust found their teenage guitar phenom to put a fresh face on '90s grunge". Yahoo Entertainment. 2025-08-08. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
- ^ Peaks on the Mainstream Rock chart:
- Belly Up: "Mainstream Rock Airplay: Week of April 12, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- Bored: "Mainstream Rock Airplay: Week of February 14, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved July 22, 2025.