:: Last updated 14/9/2005 ::

THE RETURN OF S.O.D!
This Friday night Shades of Dust make their return to the Basement, for the first time in 2005. Be there from 9pm to see the boys in action with new drumming dynamo Scotty Wade!

LAST SHOW FOR 2004!
This Saturday night looks to be the final show of 2004 for the band before Tegh's annual migration north to Kenya. With Jerk and Imagine Nation on board it promises to be a huge night - those of you who were there at the corresponding show last year will remember how huge it was! Hope we can see you all there!

SHADES OF DUST + SUNKLOTO + JERK = HUGE END TO 2004!
That's right, check out the Tours page for details of the show for this Sunday at the Fallout Festival with Sunkloto, and our show on 13th November with Jerk! There will be loads of changes over the Xmas period as well, including a brand new website, so if you have any suggestions of what you would like to see on here get over to the messageboard and make your thoughts known!

NEW SHOWS BOOKED ... SHADES OF DUST + DEVOLVED!
There's a whole bunch of new shows on the Tours page: Great shows with Decemption (including our first show down at the Gold Coast), a huge show with our good friends Japunga, and to top it all off, a show with the undisputed champions of Australian metal - DEVOLVED. For all the details of these gigs check out the Tours page. Stay tuned for more dates in September.

AN UPDATE (FINALLY)
Shades Of Dust hit the stage again TONITE, 23rd June, headlining at the Basement with Facelift from Lismore, Nux Vomica, and Uruk Hai. We are also playing with Facelift on their home turf on Thursday. See the Tours page for more details.

There are changes afoot in the band with plans being made for extensive touring, a new single/EP and an accompanying video, so stay tuned.

THE NEXT BIG SHOW
Catch Shades Of Dust at the Basement this Saturday night as they rip it up with Sydney's 3 Point Tilt and Brisbane's own King Mungi. Celebrate Nate's birthday in style with some kickass bands!

WHAT A WEEK!
Thanks to everyone who came and supported the band last week at any of the three shows! The response was awesome from everybody and it was great to play to some crowds that have never seen us before. We have a HUGE show on the 10th April at The Waterloo so every one come out and show your support - great bands playing at a kickass venue, what could be better?

SHADES OF DUST ON TRIPLE J!
Home and Hosed featured Shades Of Dust on the show of the 16/03. Click here to listen to the track and Andrew Haug's intro of it. If you want to hear more Shades on Triple J be sure to request and vote!!

SHOW CANCELLATION
Due to unfortunate events beyond our control we have had to withdraw from the 17th March show at Mary St - all other March shows are unchanged and will proceed as indicated on the Tours page.

SITE UPDATES
Some updates on the site! There are 4 new wallpaper designs up, as well as a new phone logo - go to the Media page and check them out! Tour dates are fully updated, as are the press articles. Stay tuned for more press articles in the near future along with some HUGE tour news.

KERRANG MAGAZINE HITS THE STREETS!
The March issue of Kerrang! Magazine has hit the newsstands - get your copy now to see the article on Shades Of Dust!

SHADES OF DUST UPCOMING SHOWS
Some great shows coming up late in March, check the Tours page for details! As always you can see the very next show in the box on the left hand side of the page.

SHADES OF DUST STREET TEAM IS UP AND RUNNING
The Shades Of Dust Street Team is up and running, and already doing great things! If you would like to be involved, email streetteams@shadesofdust.com for more details. There is a new forum on the Messageboard for street team members only, so if you would like access to this forum let us know.

SHADES OF DUST TO APPEAR IN 'BIG LIFE OUT' MAGAZINE
We have been informed that Shades Of Dust will be featured in the next edition of 'Big Life Out' Magazine (Adelaide) - we hope to have the article up on shadesofdust.com soon!!

KERRANG MAGAZINE TO GET 'DUSTED'
We have been informed that Shades Of Dust will be featured in the March edition of Kerrang Magazine - make sure you get your copy!

NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED
Two shows have been booked to kick off 2004 with a bang - A spot on the huge Australia Day bill at the HMB bar, and also a show at Mary St in early February. Stay tuned for more dates coming up, including tours and festival spots.

'NEW NOISE' FEATURE ARTICLE FOR SHADES OF DUST
Noisetheory.net has featured Shades Of Dust in their 'New Noise" section with a great article. To read it and post your comments, go to the Noise Theory website. Thanks to everyone who supported us this year whether it was coming to shows, buying cd's and merch, emailing and posting on the messageboard, or just spreading the word. Happy New Year - 2004 will be huge!

NOISETHEORY.NET REVIEW OF 'NO PATHS TO COMFORT'
Noisetheory.net has given 'No Paths To Comfort' a very positive review! Read it now at the Noise Theory website. In coming weeks Shades Of Dust will also be featured in their New Noise section, something we are very happy about! Here's a snippet from the review to whet your appetite:

"I have to hand it to Brisbane. They pump out more quality metal bands than Melbourne pumps out heroin addicts. Another testament to this is Shades of Dust with their debut full-length, 'No Paths To Comfort'. Their brand of groove-driven metal should attract fans of Soulfly, Japunga, Disturbed, Papa Roach and maybe even something like Hatebreed."

GOING OUT WITH A BANG
Shades Of Dust have finished 2003 with a huge bang, giving their best performance to date at the Edinburgh Castle. Thanks to everybody who came to the show (or any show this year for that matter!), rest assured that 2004 is going to be huge! Stay tuned for news of some HUGE shows in January, and possible tours in the first quarter of 2004.

LAST SHOW FOR 2003
This Saturday night, 6th December, will be the last Shades Of Dust show for 2003. Thanks to everyone who has been to a show, bought merchandise, and supported us in any way. This year has been great, and things are only going to get better in 2004. Stay tuned for January and February gig dates!

INTERVIEW IN TIME OFF MAGAZINE
In this week's edition of Time Off magazine there is a great article on Shades Of Dust! The magazine is free so get down to your favourite outlet and grab a copy. Remember the HUGE show with Jerk and Japunga is on this Saturday night at the Basement - this is truly one of the best metal shows Brisbane will see this year, so be there!

'NO PATHS TO COMFORT RELEASED'
After much anticipation, 'No Paths To Comfort' has officially been released nationwide through our national distributor Automatic Distribution. To buy it now (Credit Card or Money Order) click HERE!

Thanks to everyone who came to our show on the 14th and took advantage of our pre-sale of the CD. We are all overwhelmed at the incredible response to our debut recording, thanks again!

MESSAGE BOARD ONLINE
Just letting everyone know the Message Board is back online, so if you have signed up, then get in there and post! If you haven't signed up, then what are you waiting for?

BRISBANE FANS - BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Brisbane fans have the chance to be the first to own 'No Paths To Comfort'! The debut CD will be availble for purchase on Friday 14th November at our show at the Edinburgh Castle Hotel, 3 days before they hit the stores. The CD will be $15, or $25 for two - there is no cover charge, so bring your friends and be the first to own the CD!

HUGE UPDATE
Firstly - we have a new site! Hope you enjoy it.

As you may have seen on the left, we have a DEFINITE date for the CD release - It will be in stores on Monday 17th November. You will be able to buy 'No Paths To Comfort' at HMV, Sanity, JB Hifi, and all good music stores Australia-wide.

In other news, Shades Of Dust have been selected to support Japunga and Jerk on the 29th November at HMB - see the Tours page for more details.

SHADES OF DUST SIGN DISTRIBUTION DEAL
Shades Of Dust are pleased to announce that our debut CD 'No Paths To Comfort' will be distributed by Automatic Distribution. This will enable fans from all over the country to purchase the CD at HMV, Sanity, JB Hifi and more!

AIRPLAY UPDATE
Thanks goes out to Scott Moss and radio station 4ZZZ for becoming the first to play Shades Of Dust on air. Three songs were featured from the forthcoming album "No Paths To Comfort": "Inside", "Chafuka", and "The Growing...". Thanks for your support!