“My mom got right in their faces and said, ‘This is my son. He plays guitar and he wants to join a band.’ I was totally embarrassed”: How Return to Dust found their teen guitar phenom and put a fresh face on ’90s grunge
Jon Wiederhorn
created: Aug. 8, 2025, 11:34 a.m. | updated: Aug. 14, 2025, 12:35 a.m.
He plays guitar and he wants to join a band,’ Gonzalez says.
“Do you play lead guitar?” Bielawski asked.
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It was Bielawski asking him back to the garage to audition for the lead guitarist slot in his band, Return to Dust.
Return to Dust - Abyss (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube Watch OnImpressed by their ability to harmonize and strum, Kauffman suggested they move to LA and start a real band.
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