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The Story

The Stardust Engine is more than a band; it's a survival story. Explore the history, the scandal, and the origins of the "Ironheads."

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The Friction Catastrophe

The defining moment in the band's history. How a "fatal assumption" by a record executive and a disastrous photo shoot in 1992 led to the band's explosive departure from Apex Records.

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CPI & The Forgers

Before they were rock stars, they were "Ironheads." Discover the band's origins at Commonwealth Polytechnic Institute and the story behind their sacred anthem, "Ignition."

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Complete Timeline

From the dorm rooms of 1985 to the reunion tour of 2015. A chronological look at every album, tour, and major event in the band's 30-year history.