New album, “Thoughts Of A Falling Man”, out on April 3rd!
Dust is an Italian metal band formed in 2016 from an idea by vocalist Riccardo Pirozzi and former drummer Stefano Brogi. Born out of a period of personal struggle and artistic urgency, the project took shape as a direct and uncompromising outlet for expressing inner conflict, anger and introspection. After an initial phase of experimentation, the band gradually assembled its core lineup defining a sound rooted in heaviness, emotional depth and narrative intensity.
With the addition of guitarist Stefano D’Angelo and bassist Andrea Lege, Dust released their debut album “Break The Silence”, recorded and produced by Andreas Polito at Rocklab Studios in Turin. The record marked the band’s official entry into the Italian underground metal scene, earning attention for its raw approach and dark thematic focus. Shortly after, guitarist Federico Ignini joined the lineup allowing Riccardo to focus exclusively on vocals and lyrics, particularly during live performances.
Following the album’s release, Dust became increasingly active on the live circuit, sharing the stage with established acts and performing across Italy and Eastern Europe, including shows in Serbia, Croatia and Romania. These experiences played a key role in shaping the band’s identity, strengthening both their musical cohesion and their commitment to an authentic, no-frills live approach focused on intensity and connection rather than visual excess.
After several lineup changes, Dust reached a stable formation in 2023 solidifying their current lineup: Riccardo Pirozzi on vocals, Stefano D’Angelo and Federico Ignini on guitars, Francesco D’Elia on bass and Eric Di Donato on drums. This renewed stability marked a turning point for the band allowing them to refine their sound and push their songwriting toward a heavier, more focused and mature direction.
Conceived as a concept album, the new album “Thoughts Of A Falling Man” unfolds as a near-death journey, exploring themes of guilt, judgment, inner collapse and spiritual limbo. Musically, it represents a significant evolution from the debut, blending elements of death, groove, thrash and black metal into a darker, more compact and uncompromising sound.
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