Dystopia (band)


Dystopia was an American crust punk/sludge metal band that formed in Orange County, California in 1991.
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Musical style

Dystopia made use of bleak, misanthropic imagery in its presentation. The band's lyrics often dealt with human emotions and social or political issues such as environmentalism, racial equality, substance abuse, and animal rights.

Previous members

  • Todd Kiessling – bass
  • Matt "Mauz" Parrillo – guitar, vocals, samples
  • Anthony "Dino" Sommese – drums, vocals
  • Dan Kaufman – vocals
  • Phil Martinez – drums

Discography

; Studio Album
; EPs
  • Backstabber 7-inch
; Splits
  • Dystopia/Grief 7-inch
  • Dystopia/Embittered 12-inch
  • Dystopia/Suffering Luna 7-inch
  • Dystopia/Skaven 12-inch
  • Twin Threat to Your Sanity 2-7"
; Compilation appearances
  • "Anger Brought by Disease" on Cry Now Cry Later Vol. 2 2×7″
  • "Backstabber" on Fiesta Comes Alive LP/CD
  • "Backstabber" on Reality Part Two LP/CD
  • "Cosmetic Plague " on Whispers 2xLP/CD
  • "Anger Brought by Disease" on Cry Now Cry Later Vol. 1 & 2 CD
  • "Diary of a Battered Child" on Twin Threat to Your Sanity 2×7″
  • "Stress Builds Character" on Hymns For The Hearing Impaired CD