Silver Dust

Silver Dust
Silver Dust
	Silver Dust live at Case à Chocs Neuchâtel (20.04.2018)
Background information
Origin	Porrentruy, Switzerland
Genres	Rock; Heavy Metal;
Years active	2013–present
Labels	Escudero Records; Fastball Music;
Website	SilverDust.net
Members	Lord Campbell; Tiny Pistol; Kurghan; Magma;
Past members	Mr. Killjoy;

Silver Dust is a Swiss Rock band from Porrentruy. Formed in 2013, the band is famousely known for its stage aesthetics and show. Their stage performances are dotted with theatrical mimics, Victorian costumes, actors and stage play.

In June 2016, Silver Dust was choosen by the Finnish band Lordi as their supporting act for their 2016 European Monstour.

In July 2017, Silver Dust announced their role as supporting act for the Finnish band Battle Beast for their 2nd european tour.

In August 2018, They announced their 2nd european tour with Lordi.

History

Creation of the band and Lost in Time

Silver Dust was form in 2013 by Lord Campbell, Kurghan, Mr. Killjoy and Tiny Pistol. The same year, they released their first studio album "Lost In Time" which allowed them to play at the infamous Montreux Jazz Festival and open for bands such as Deftones, The Offspring, Eluveitie and Mass Hysteria at various festivals.^[1] Their single "So Let Me Now" was broadcasted on the radio in Switzerland and stayed at the #1 spot of the Swiss charts for a few weeks.

The Age of Decadence

In 2016, their second album "The Age Of Decadence" was released and the band started touring all over Switzerland, earning them the status of great live band, winning a contest to play at the Greenfield Festival this same year with Nightwish and Amon Amarth. This status caught the attention of the Finnish band Lordi, who was searching for a supporting band for their upcoming tour^[2]. This tour introduced Silver Dust on the European rock and metal scene and earned them a decent following in each countries they played in.

After the tour, they signed a contract with the german label Fastball Music and re-released "The Age Of Decadence" on the European market.

This first European tour was followed by a second one, this time in eastern Europe in August 2017, as headliner and a third one in November 2017, this time with Battle Beast.

House 21

In April 2018, the band releases their 3rd studio release, "House 21", in Switzerland and on 5 October 2018 in the rest of Europe^[3]

Later in 2018, Mr. Killjoy decides to leave the band for professional reasons^[4] and is replaced by Magma, whom will take part in Silver Dust's 4th European tour, once again tagging along with Lordi for their Sexorcism European tour 2018.

Members

Current members

Lord Campbell – Vocals (2013–present), Guitars (2014–present)
Tiny Pistol – Guitars (2014–present), backing vocals (2014–present)
Kurghan – Bass, backing vocals (2013–present), backing vocals (2014–present)
Magma – Drums (2018–present)

Former members

Mr. Killjoy – Drums (2013–2018)

Timeline

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Discography

Lost In Time (2013)
The Age Of Decadence (2016)
House 21 (2018)

External links

References

↑ "Escudero Records, artist's page". Escudero Records.
↑ "Silver Dust annouces European tour with Lordi (French)". Arcinfo.
↑ "Fastball Music article about House 21 (German)". Fastball Music.
↑ "Mr. Killjoy leaves Silver Dust (French)". Daily Rock.

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[1] "Escudero Records, artist's page". Escudero Records.

[2] "Silver Dust annouces European tour with Lordi (French)". Arcinfo.

[3] "Fastball Music article about House 21 (German)". Fastball Music.

[4] "Mr. Killjoy leaves Silver Dust (French)". Daily Rock.

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