Dry Kill Logic
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Dry Kill Logic is a four-piece Metalcore band from Westchester County, New York, USA. They formed in 1993 (under the name Hinge) and are still active. They have released five albums, their most recent being Of Vengeance and Violence which was released in September 16, 2006.
History
Psychodrama Records (1997 - 1999)
After being together as a band for four years, they recorded and released their first EP in 1997 titled Cause Moshing is Good Fun under Psychodrama Records – the band's own label.
The band's second EP Elemental Evil (1999) was once again released through their own label. The nine-track disc led them to open for many well-recognized acts including Coal Chamber, Incubus, Anthrax and System of a Down.
The Darker Side of Nonsense (2000 - 2003)
In 2000, the band signed a record deal with Roadrunner Records. After signing with the label, the band was forced to change their name due to a recording studio owning the same name. They briefly changed their name from Hinge to Hinge A.D., but ultimately settled upon Dry Kill Logic after the studio threatened legal action if they used the word "Hinge" in their name.
On June 5, 2001, their debut album The Darker Side of Nonsense was released. The album features a guest spot from Primer 55 members J-Sin (vocals) and Bobby Burns (guitar) on the track "Give Up, Give In, Lie Down". The band spent the better part of 2001 and 2002 on tour, performing around the world with such bands as Fear Factory, Kittie, Ill Nino, Spineshank, Saliva, Slayer and many others. The album went on to sell approximately 100,000 copies worldwide.[1] However, due to Roadrunner wanting "a more commercial sound on the band's second effort", the band decided to part ways with the label in October of 2002. Around the same time, the band split with guitarist Scott Thompson, replacing him with former Gargantua Soul guitarist Jason Bozzi, who remains with the group to this day.[2][3]
The Dead and Dreaming/The Magellan Complex (2004 - 2006)
On October 5, 2004, the band released their second major album The Dead and Dreaming, via Psychodrama Music Group with deals through two independent record labels – Repossession Records and German label SPV Records. This ensured a simultaneous worldwide release schedule.
On June 27, 2006, the band released an EP titled The Magellan Complex, which was a lead up for the band's upcoming album. The disc includes three songs and a bonus DVD consisting of the music video for "Paper Tiger", a live performance/interview piece from the Otep/American Head Charge tour (February 2005, New Orleans) as well as behind the scenes footage of the band on tour.
Of Vengeance and Violence (Late 2006 - Present)
On September 19, 2006, Dry Kill Logic's third full-length album Of Vengeance and Violence was released worldwide via Psychodrama/Repossession Records. The band embarked on tours of Australia and Europe throughout 2006. The band has plans for performances in the United States, Canada and Japan, as well as return trips to Europe and Australia, through 2007. Recently, the band split with Repossession Records, and is currently searching for a new label to release their future material.
Trivia
- Rigano, Bozzi and Arcuri are all of Italian ancestry.
- Drummer Phil Arcuri played guitar on "Goodnight", the closing track of "The Darker Side of Nonsense".
Members
- Cliff Rigano – Vocals
- Jason Bozzi – Guitar
- Brendan Kane Duff – Bass
- Phil Arcuri – Drums
Former
- Casey Mahoney – Bass
- Dave Kowatch – Bass
- Scott Thompson – Guitar
- Danny Horboychuck – Bass
Discography
- Cause Moshing is Good Fun EP (1997)
- Elemental Evil EP (1999)
- The Darker Side of Nonsense (2001)
- The Dead and Dreaming (2004)
- The Magellan Complex EP (2006)
- Of Vengeance and Violence (2006)