| Dystopia | |
|---|---|
 Human = Garbage | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Orange County, California, USA |
| Genres | Sludge Metal, Crust Punk |
| Years active | 1991 - 2008 |
| Labels | Life Is Abuse, Tankcrimes, Misanthropic, Common Cause, Pessimiser, Theologian |
| Associated acts | Noothgrush, Sourvein, Asunder, Apocalypse, Destroy Judas, Phobia, Mange, Carcinogen, Deadform, Kicker, Tension Span, Mindrot, Nigel Pepper Cock |
| Website | Archived Myspace |
Dystopia was a crust punk band originating from Orange County, California.[1]
They were popular in both the heavy metal and punk scenes, due in large part to the band's bleak, misanthropic imagery.[2] Dystopia's lyrics often dealt with human emotions and social or political issues such as environmentalism, racial equality, substance abuse, and animal rights.[3] Their music utilized the slow, heavy sound of sludge metal whilst including more up-beat elements drawing from crust punk, grindcore, and noise rock.[4][5]
Dystopia would release three albums in their tenure amid numerous splits and odd releases. The band's 1994 debut album Human = Garbage is considered to be influential in the crust punk genre.[6][7] The band largely toured in the 1990s and early 2000s but managed to tour around the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Japan.[8]
Discography[]
Studio Albums[]
- Human = Garbage (1994, Life is Abuse, Misanthropic)
- The Aftermath (1999 Life is Abuse, Misanthropic)
- Dystopia (2008, Life is Abuse)
Other Releases[]
- Dystopia (Live-in-the-Studio Demo) (1992, Self-Released)
- Embittered / Dystopia (Split with Embittered) (1993, Misanthropic)
- Lifeless / Sleep (Split with Grief) (1993, Life is Abuse)
- Dystopia / Suffering Luna (Split with Suffering Luna) (1995, Pessimiser)
- Dystopia / Skaven (Split with Skaven) (1996, Life is Abuse)
- Backstabber (EP) (1997, Life is Abuse)
- Twin Threat to Your Sanity (Split with Noothgrush, Corrupted, Bongzilla) (2001, Bad People)
Members[]
- Dino Sommese - Drums, Lead Vocals (1991 - 2008)
- Todd Kiessling - Bass (1991 - 2008)
- Matt Parrillo - Guitar, Backing Vocals (1991 - 2008)
- Phil Martinez - Drums (1991)
- Dan Kaufman - Lead Vocals (1991 - 1993)
- Wylie Manzare-bass (1991-1993
List of Known Tours[]
- 1994 European Tour (With ABC Diabolo, Mine) (1994)
- 1995 USA Tour (With Skaven) (1995)
- 1996 North American Tour (With Grief, Divisia) (1996)
- 1997 World Tour (With Corrupted) (1997)
- 2000 European Tour (With Corrupted) (2000)
- 2002 West Coast Tour (With Tarantula Hawk) (2002)