NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – April 3, 2026
Out Now! DUST’s New Concept Album “Thoughts Of A Falling Man”
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Italian modern metal force DUST proudly releases their highly anticipated sophomore album, “Thoughts Of A Falling Man,” available worldwide today, April 3rd, 2026, through Rockshots Records.
Marking a decisive evolution in the band’s sound, “Thoughts Of A Falling Man” pushes DUST into heavier, darker, and more introspective territory. The record unfolds as a conceptual near‑death journey, where the protagonist confronts guilt, judgment, and inner demons in a suspended dimension between eternity and oblivion. The result is a visceral, immersive experience that captures the psychological collapse and spiritual limbo at the heart of the album’s narrative.
Musically, DUST deliver their most uncompromising work to date, an intense fusion of death metal brutality, groove‑driven heaviness, thrash aggression, and black metal atmosphere. Sharp riffing, tightly controlled dynamics, and a constant sense of tension shape a cohesive and oppressive sonic landscape from start to finish.
Recommended for fans of Parkway Drive, Jinjer, and Trivium.
New album “Thoughts Of A Falling Man” is available from Rockshots Records at the following links:
CD – “Thoughts Of A Falling Man”: https://rockshots.eu/products/dust-thoughts-of-a-falling-man
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/1TK3rd7uHqF3kSfIc7w9KU
Music Video – “Bodyless” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyE8ltsPBfY
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Track Listing:
1. Intro – 1:49
2. Before Your Awaken – 5:23
3. Death’s Ashes Upon Me – 3:52
4. Contemptus Mundi – 3:58
5. Fragments of Mirror – 4:26
6. Thoughts of a Falling Man – 6:40
7. Bodyless – 3:44
8. The Reaping of the Scythe – 3:56
9. Beyond the Void – 6:06
Album Length: 39:54
Dust Line-Up:
Riccardo Pirozzi: Vocals
Stefano D’Angelo: Guitars
Federico Ignini: Guitars
Francesco D’Elia: Bass
Eric Di Donato: Drums
More info:
https://rockshots.eu | https://www.instagram.com/dust__band/ | https://www.facebook.com/DustTorino
BIOGRAPHY:
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, “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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