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The first time I heard The Dust was at a skate party at NorCal Surf Shop about three years ago. Man these guys just blew me away with their energy and powerful music and with just their overall vibe with the skate and surf community. These guys are one of my favorite bands to this day and I can’t wait for them to hit the studio again and see what they come up with. These guys have really put in lots of time and energy and have been grinding it out for many years so if you get a chance I suggest you catch one of their shows.

The Dust -> Sanctuary mp3

Bio: The Dust

The Dust are a groove based metal band from California, consisting of Matt Allen, Josh Jasperson, and Brian Overfelt.

The industrial boat yard of Half Moon Bay, California is the ideal place for The Dust to tear apart their practice space. Growing up in a small fishing town on a steady diet of metal and punk is what Matt Allen (bass), Josh Jasperson (guitar), and Brian Overfelt (vocals) have in common. Beginning in 1997, these three members of the The Dust started a project where they played many shows. Within a year of performing, they opened for Incubus at the Cocodrie and Papa Roach at the Maritime Hall.

Even though the project ended, the friendships never did– thus the possibility of a future band. A few years later, a new band emerged. They took the stage for the first time in May of 2003. They have played with several drummers over the years. With the recruitment of a new drummer (David Lavey) in 2008, The Dust was reborn again. The Dust has released a three-song demo and a full length album entitled Twenty-two. The sound is heavy while remaining dynamic. When you stand in front of their stage, you are struck by one thought: These guys are tight. With strong personal lyrics, catchy riffs, and a heaviness all their own, The Dust strives to entertain and inspire all who listen.

The Dust have gained the support and respect of their local scene and received the strong embrace of the Bay Area and worldwide skateboard community. After getting critical acclaim in Lowcard Magazine, Thrasher Magazine used some of their music in the recent video release, Brutality. Juice Magazine put them in the June issue’s “Dopest in the Deck” section. Most recently, Sirius Radio Faction 28 played their song, Bleed, on their DIY show. The Dust are poised for a breakthrough as they prepare to enter the studio to bring life to another great album due out in early 2010.