MAMMOTH WVH Ignites House of Blues as MYLES KENNEDY and RETURN TO DUST Deliver a Triple-Threat Rock Night at the House Of Blues in Chicago

11/28/2025

By: Evan J. Thomas

It was Thanksgiving Eve, a brisk Wednesday night in Chicago at the iconic House Of Blues and those who had a ticket were in for a treat. Return to Dust, out of Los Angeles, CA opened with a punchy, gritty alt-rock sound as I perked up. The band delivered heavy, gritty-laden riffs and songs instantly grabbing the crowd’s attention. Return To Dust consists of Matty Bielawski on guitar and vocals, Graham Stanush bass and vocals Sebastian Gonzalez on guitar and London Hudson slapping the drums. Hudson is the son of legendary Guns 'N Roses guitarist Slash. Return To Dust raw, youthful sound mixed with a ’90s-grunge vibe but with enough modern kick to feel fresh. It’s the kind of opener that doesn’t feel like filler; instead, you walk in expecting a warm-up and leave thinking you just caught something worth following.

While Myles Kennedy is often known for arena-sized performances, on this bill he serves as a “special guest,” and he delivered an incredible rocking set. Kennedy's one of a kind voice along with his classic-meets-modern rock balance permeated the masses and making the night feel personal and special.

Next up was Mammoth WVH, this was the third time i've seen him and the first time photographing him and his band. Mammoth brings a blend of hard-rock muscle and emotional weight, tailored riffs, tight musicianship, and songs that swing between energetic anthems and deeper, moodier moments. Mammoth catalog is loud and powerful, but close enough for you to feel every nuance. Looking at the crowd standing elbow to elbow singing along to every note, Mammoth is bound to be a future arena headlining act fueling the new generation of rock music and festivals.