Becky and Erich of Dystopica joins the podcast to talk about Dystopica's new EP "Deception" which was released in 2022 via Pavement Entertainment. We also talk about the writing process of the EP. Also check out singles and videos “Narcissist”, “For You” and their cover of Alice In Chains "Them Bones” - BODS Mayem Hour

On this edition of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., Chris sits down with Dystopica vocalist Becky Brideau. - The Classic Metal Show

According to a recent press release: “Connecticut-based heavy metal band Dystopica releases their newest EP, Deception, via Pavement Entertainment. Recorded at Dexters Lab Recording Studio by producer Nick Bellmore (Dee Snider, Corpsegrinder, Ripper, Hatebreed, Toxic Holocaust), Deception has a fresh sound combining hard rock, heavy metal, thrash metal, and progressive metal. The 5-track EP is truly an ode to uniting classic metal with modern influences. Formed in 2019, Dystopica is made up of Becky Brideau on vocals, Rob Muller on guitars, and Erich Bender on drums. Also, featured on Deception is Nick Bellmore on bass. The band’s unique sound is a perfect blend of melodic, harmonizing guitar riffs and powerful female vocals while still pulling influences from classic heavy metal.” We get Becky to discuss new music, influences, and more. - 100 Percent Rock Magazine

Connecticut-based heavy metal band Dystopica recently released their Deception EP, and to celebrate we asked frontwoman Becky Brideau to tell us about one of the song and she selected, "Time Is Screaming". - Anti Music

Connecticut-based heavy metal band Dystopica releases their newest EP, Deception, via Pavement Entertainment. Recorded at Dexters Lab Recording Studio by producer Nick Bellmore (Dee Snider, Corpsegrinder, Ripper, Hatebreed, Toxic Holocaust), Deception has a fresh sound combining hard rock, heavy metal, thrash metal, and progressive metal. The 5-track EP is truly an ode to uniting classic metal with modern influences.

Lead vocalist Becky Brideau talks about the release of their new EP, stating, “Deception takes our music to a new level while maintaining our core sound. The songs are heavier with more progressive elements and the EP as a whole is much more aggressive than our previous one.”

In conjunction with the release of Deception, Dystopica has also released music videos for “Narcissist” and “For You”. The moody visuals of both are a perfect pairing for the intensity of the songs’ lyrics and melodies.

Formed in 2019, Dystopica is made up of Becky Brideau on vocals, Rob Muller on guitars, and Erich Bender on drums. Also, featured on Deception is Nick Bellmore on bass. The band’s unique sound is a perfect blend of melodic, harmonizing guitar riffs and powerful female vocals while still pulling influences from classic heavy metal. - SLR Magazine

Connecticut-based heavy metal band Dystopica releases their newest EP, Deception, via Pavement Entertainment. Recorded at Dexters Lab Recording Studio by producer Nick Bellmore (Dee Snider, Corpsegrinder, Ripper, Hatebreed, Toxic Holocaust), Deception has a fresh sound combining hard rock, heavy metal, thrash metal, and progressive metal. The 5-track EP is truly an ode to uniting classic metal with modern influences.

Stream Deception on all digital platforms here: https://orcd.co/deceptiondystopica

Lead vocalist Becky Brideau talks about the release of their new EP, stating, “Deception takes our music to a new level while maintaining our core sound. The songs are heavier with more progressive elements and the EP as a whole is much more aggressive than our previous one.”

In conjunction with the release of Deception, Dystopica has also released music videos for “Narcissist” and “For You”. The moody visuals of both are a perfect pairing for the intensity of the songs’ lyrics and melodies. Watch both videos below.

Formed in 2019, Dystopica is made up of Becky Brideau on vocals, Rob Muller on guitars, and Erich Bender on drums. Also, featured on Deception is Nick Bellmore on bass. The band’s unique sound is a perfect blend of melodic, harmonizing guitar riffs and powerful female vocals while still pulling influences from classic heavy metal. - Rock You Radio

Connecticut-based heavy metal band Dystopica releases their newest EP, Deception, via Pavement Entertainment. Recorded at Dexters Lab Recording Studio by producer Nick Bellmore (Dee Snider, Corpsegrinder, Ripper, Hatebreed, Toxic Holocaust), Deception has a fresh sound combining hard rock, heavy metal, thrash metal, and progressive metal. The 5-track EP is truly an ode to uniting classic metal with modern influences.

Lead vocalist Becky Brideau talks about the release of their new EP, stating, “Deception takes our music to a new level while maintaining our core sound. The songs are heavier with more progressive elements and the EP as a whole is much more aggressive than our previous one.”

In conjunction with the release of Deception, Dystopica has also released music videos for “Narcissist” and “For You”. The moody visuals of both are a perfect pairing for the intensity of the songs’ lyrics and melodies. Watch both videos below.

Formed in 2019, Dystopica is made up of Becky Brideau on vocals, Rob Muller on guitars, and Erich Bender on drums. Also, featured on Deception is Nick Bellmore on bass. The band’s unique sound is a perfect blend of melodic, harmonizing guitar riffs and powerful female vocals while still pulling influences from classic heavy metal. - Rock Nightmare

Becky Brideau is the classically trained singer for Connecticut-based heavy metal band Dystopica. Dystopica recently released their new single, “You Can’t Look Away This Time,” and they also have a video out for a song called “The Seasons”. Both of these songs can be found on their 6-song debut EP, Perception.
Becky stops by to talk about Perception and the short history of the band. She also discusses her inspiration for writing, her dream gig, who she would most want to have a conversation with, and what it was like to sing on stage with David Draiman and Disturbed. - All Music Magazine

We are happy to have Connecticut band Dystopica with us on the show to talk to us about their new music, as well as upcoming music and more. Becky checks in to share all the good news from Dystopica. - The Marr Army Rock Show Podcast

By Andy Thorley
Dystopica is a heavy metal band from Connecticut, US. Dystopica was formed in 2019 by Becky Brideau. The band’s lineup is Becky Brideau on vocals, Rob Muller on guitars, and Erich Bender on drums. Dystopica has a distinct sound blending hard rock, heavy metal, thrash metal, and progressive metal. The band’s music includes melodic, harmonizing guitar riffs and powerful female vocals. Influenced by classic heavy metal, Dystopica brings back qualities of heavy metal from the 70’s and 80’s mixed with some modern and progressive elements. - Maximum Volume Music

Sofa King Cool caught up with Dystopica and we talk about the latest release Perception and how the pandemic set the band back and how they are finally ready to get back out there - Sofa King Cool Magazine

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Becky & Rob joins the podcast to talk about Dystopica's debut EP entitled "Perception" & their other EP that will be released at a later date & the writing process on the current EP out now. - BODS Mayem Hour

Dystopica is a heavy metal band from Connecticut, US. Dystopica was formed in 2019 by Becky Brideau. The band’s lineup is Becky Brideau on vocals, Rob Muller on guitars, and Erich Bender on drums. Dystopica has a distinct sound blending hard rock, heavy metal, thrash metal, and progressive metal. The band’s music includes melodic, harmonizing guitar riffs and powerful female vocals. Influenced by classic heavy metal, Dystopica brings back qualities of heavy metal from the 70’s and 80’s mixed with some modern and progressive elements.
Today I speak to Erich and Becky about the band.
Due to Covid, Dystopica has not had the opportunity to perform live shows yet as a band. However, all the members have performed live in previous bands. Guitarist Rob Muller has performed with previous bands at numerous venues including The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie, NY and has opened for several well-known bands including Warbringer, Dying Fetus, Kittie, Enforcer, Moonspell, and Cattle Decapitation. Drummer Erich Bender has performed with a previous band at multiple local venues in CT including the Webster Underground in Hartford, CT. Vocalist Becky Brideau has performed with a previous band playing at local festivals and venues in CT including the Toyota Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, CT at a Live Nation event. As a band Dystopica is planning on performing live shows starting in the fall of 2022. - Cheap Heat Productions

"Connecticut is not your typical hotbed for rock music. Performers such as The Carpenters (Karen and Richard), Michael Bolton, and drummer, Jeff Porcaro (TOTO) are just a few that come to mind.

Dystopica, a three-piece heavy metal band that calls the ‘Constitution State’ home. Lead vocalist, Becky Brideau, founded the band in 2019. Joining Brideau is Rob Muller on guitars, and Erich Bender, the man behind the kit. The trio are very adept to mixing heavy metal, hard rock, and progressive metal into a sound all their own.
COVID hit just before the band was scheduled to play some live shows but those were cancelled due to the pandemic. Dystopica used the time to fine tune their sound. Having performed with several local bands prior to their startup, they should have no issues hitting the road and becoming successful when they finally are able to do so.

Dystopica recently released the newest single “You Can’t Look Away This Time” from their independent EP entitled Perception. The copulation is an amazing piece of work and deserves a chance at becoming a part of your library. Brideau is brilliant with her vocals while Muller and Bender are amazing with their tools of choice." - Larry Ritter - Rock Lines Magazine

Dystopica is a heavy metal band from Connecticut, US. Dystopica was formed in 2019 by Becky Brideau. The band’s lineup is Becky Brideau on vocals, Rob Muller on guitars, and Erich Bender on drums. Dystopica has a distinct sound blending hard rock, heavy metal, thrash metal, and progressive metal. The band’s music includes melodic, harmonizing guitar riffs and powerful female vocals. Influenced by classic heavy metal, Dystopica brings back qualities of heavy metal from the 70’s and 80’s mixed with some modern and progressive elements.


Due to Covid, Dystopica has not had the opportunity to perform live shows yet as a band. However, all the members have performed live in previous bands. Guitarist Rob Muller has performed with previous bands at numerous venues including The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie, NY and has opened for several well-known bands including Warbringer, Dying Fetus, Kittie, Enforcer, Moonspell, and Cattle Decapitation. Drummer Erich Bender has performed with a previous band at multiple local venues in CT including the Webster Underground in Hartford, CT. Vocalist Becky Brideau has performed with a previous band playing at local festivals and venues in CT including the Toyota Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, CT at a Live Nation event. As a band Dystopica is planning on performing live shows starting in the fall of 2022. - Concerts That Made Us

Season 3
Episode 26 - Super Cool Radio

"'Perception' - the debut EP from Dystopica - sees the Connecticut three-piece manage, with ease, to combine elements, both classic and contemporary, of heavy, thrash, and progressive metal, with a strong vocal delivery, mesmerizing guitar riffs, and lyrical content centered on the issues encountered in everyday life, as well as imperfection, to create six well-crafted tracks that all do a good job of hooking the listener in." - Zak Sloman - Muzak Review

"Hailing from Trumbull, CT (a part of Fairfield County), Dystopica is a newcomer to the scene releasing their debut six-song EP Perception. Coming to my attention due to guitarist Robert Muller’s involvement (witnessing his work in melodic death/thrash act ROARGH! years back), the main trio of musicians along with session bass work from Jeff Curtiss create a sound that incorporates everything from melodic hard rock and straightforward heavy metal to progressive and thrash nuances.

There’s a sense of morose and melancholy nature to specific main riffs in combination with the delivery and range of vocalist Becky Brideau that brings about some gothic 90’s overtones a la Sentenced or Paradise Lost – filtered through an American metal lens. “Torn” fits in this category the most, the lead break from Robert a quick hitting affair that adds a bit of energy to the mid-tempo affair. Progressive accents occur from time to time in guitar runs or subtle tempo changes from drummer Erich Bender – allowing Becky to glide up and down her register with a bit more bite and attack to make “Broken” a personal favorite. Contrasts keep engagement at peak levels – the chugging, driving nature against more slightly off-time musical interplay during the final cut “Lost Within Myself” mesmerizing, taking elements of melodic death/thrash into commercial pastures – raining hooks and harmony aspects in key instrumental sequences. Even a bit of emo/power punk/grunge spirit penetrates opener “You Can’t Look Away This Time” in terms of the pounding vocal/music angles during the verses, while the lead break steers things back on the metal train.

Fusing aspects of classic heavy metal (Iron Maiden and Judas Priest), 90’s-era Metallica/Megadeth, and adding modern acts like Disturbed and Mastodon into their collective creative tank, Perception is a solid start for Dystopica to develop even further upon with future releases." - Matt Coe - Dead Rhetoric