Circle of Dust is an
industrial rock band formed by
Klayton, then known as Scott Albert, who is now more widely known for his
Celldweller project. During its early years, Circle of Dust, along with contemporaries
Mortal and
Deitiphobia, brought industrial metal to the Christian alternative metal scene. Circle of Dust spawned numerous offspring projects such as
Klank, fronted by former Circle of Dust guitarist Daren "Klank" Diolosa; Klayton's pseudonymous bands
Argyle Park and Brainchild; and
Chatterbox, which featured future members of
Stavesacre.