“Call me Mr. Vision...”
About Rust_vision
Guitars, Drum Machines, & Guillotines
RUST_VISION is the noisy brainchild of LA-based songwriter Rust MacCarthy. RUST_VISION's unique sound, rife with soaring guitar riffs and bit-crushed drums, mixes elements of industrial, synth pop, and anthemic power rock. His thematic musicality reflects his love of soundtracks and scores, weaving variations of ideas through cohesive musical storytelling. Lyrically, Rust isn't one to pull punches in his scathing critiques of societal norms and oppressive power structures, but also isn't afraid to put his struggles with personal demons on full display. Unafraid to pull laugh tracks and even reggae influences into his sound, RUST_VISION feels razor sharp and a little unsafe, as though anything could happen.
Background
After learning how to play piano as a child, Rust developed a passion for the guitar, playing in a touring rock band in his teens. Eager to learn more, he leaned into music theory and electronic composition as he entered college. After creating instrumental music for over a decade under various pseudonyms, he came to miss being on stage and wanted to make songs he would enjoy performing live. RUST_VISION was conceived.
And while he initially envisioned music that was less angry and more sultry, the trauma of lockdown changed all that. Rust found himself gravitating toward compositions that had more distorted guitars, screaming, and decimated drum machines. The result is his debut, GUILLOTINE, a series of 4 autobiographical EPs, released from 2022-2023, about Rust's drive to have a positive impact on the crumbling world he sees around him.
In 2023, Rust released a cyberpunk inspired instrumental album, entitled HEAVEN'S ARTIFICE.
2024 saw Rust hard at work in the studio, both for his forthcoming album, and for scoring work, providing music for the short film “Boys Don't Cry” for the 48 Hour Film Festival in Los Angeles.
In 2025, as RUST_VISION shows became more regular, Rust filled out the live lineup to include Eric Santiestevan on bass, Paul Morgana on drums, and Catton Arthur on guitar.
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