Dry Kill Logic
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Dry Kill Logic is a four-piece metal
band from Westchester County, New York
, USA. They formed in 1993 (under the name Hinge) and are still active. They have released three albums, their most recent being Of Vengeance and Violence which was released on September 16, 2006.
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
. This EP remains the only known release in popular culture to contain a track entitled "Pork Chop Sandwich".
. After signing with the label, they were forced to change their name due to a recording studio owning the copyright to 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" anywhere 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 Niño
, Spineshank
, Saliva
, Slayer
and many others. The album went on to sell approximately 100,000 copies worldwide.http://www.blistering.com/fastpage/fpengine.php/link/1/templateid/8644/tempidx/5/menuid/ 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 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.http://www.blistering.com/fastpage/fpengine.php/link/1/templateid/8644/tempidx/5/menuid/3http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=6724
, via Psychodrama Music Group with deals through two independent record labels – Repossession Records and German label SPV Records
. This forward thinking arrangement was spearheaded by PMG and not only ensured a simultaneous worldwide release but also positioned the band to be the driving force behind every aspect of their career. Heading back in their van in 2004 the band toured for 15 months straight, beginning with Motörhead in Germany and working their way up to co-headlining tours with Hed PE and Drowning Pool
, culminating with being hand picked by Dave Mustaine to become a crowd favorite on the 2005 Gigantour arena tour. The band also made waves overseas, and in 2006 headlined two tours of the UK and Europe as well as touring Australia with Fear Factory
and Devildriver
.
On June 27, 2006, the band produced, designed and directed their first DVD/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. This project was put together by the band for the fans, and includes artwork by guitarist Jason Bozzi, audio production by Phil Arcuri and video direction by Cliff Rigano. The band also demanded a low retail price in order to make the product more affordable for their fans worldwide.
and is entitled "Riot at the Bat Rack."
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band from Westchester County, New York
Westchester County, New York
Westchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Westchester covers an area of and has a population of 949,113 according to the 2010 Census, residing in 45 municipalities...
, USA. They formed in 1993 (under the name Hinge) and are still active. They have released three albums, their most recent being Of Vengeance and Violence which was released on September 16, 2006.
Psychodrama Records (1997–1999)
After being together as a band for four years, they recorded and released (under their previous band name, Hinge) their first EPExtended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
in 1997 titled Cause Moshing is Good Fun
Cause Moshing is Good Fun
Cause Moshing is Good Fun is the first release by the metal band "Hinge" . The following 3 track EP was released in 1997 through their own label, Psychodrama Records.-Track listing:# "I See I Hate" – 3:48...
under Psychodrama Records – the band's own label.
The band's second EP Elemental Evil
Elemental Evil
Elemental Evil is the second release by the metal band "Hinge" . The following 9 track EP was released on March 16, 1999 through their own label, Psychodrama Records.-Track listing:# "Intro" – 0:39...
(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
Coal Chamber
Coal Chamber is an American alternative metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1993. Prior to Coal Chamber, Dez Fafara and Meegs Rascón formed the band She's In Pain in 1992. The two decided to create Coal Chamber. They disbanded in 2003 after ten years together, but announced a reunion in...
, Incubus
Incubus (band)
Incubus is an American rock band from Calabasas, California. The band was formed in 1991 by vocalist Brandon Boyd, lead guitarist Mike Einziger, and drummer Jose Pasillas while enrolled in high school and later expanded to include bassist Alex "Dirk Lance" Katunich, and Gavin "DJ Lyfe" Koppell;...
, Anthrax
Anthrax (band)
Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981. Founded by guitarists Scott Ian and Danny Lilker, the band has since released ten studio albums and 20 singles, and an EP featuring Public Enemy. The band was one of the most popular of the 1980s thrash metal scene...
and System of a Down
System of a Down
System of a Down, also known by the acronym SOAD and often shortened to System, is a rock band from Southern California. The band was formed in 1994. It consists of Serj Tankian , Daron Malakian , Shavo Odadjian and John Dolmayan...
. This EP remains the only known release in popular culture to contain a track entitled "Pork Chop Sandwich".
The Darker Side of Nonsense (2000–2003)
In 2000, Hinge signed a record deal with Roadrunner RecordsRoadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
. After signing with the label, they were forced to change their name due to a recording studio owning the copyright to 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" anywhere 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
Fear Factory
Fear Factory is an American industrial metal band. Formed in 1989, they have released seven full-length albums and a number of singles and remixes. Over the course of their career they have evolved from a succession of styles, as well as steadily pioneered a combination of the styles death metal,...
, Kittie
Kittie
Kittie is a Canadian heavy metal band formed in London, Ontario in 1996. A quartet of women, the group rose to success in 1999 when the track "Brackish" from their debut album Spit became a hit single...
, Ill Niño
Ill Niño
Ill Niño is an American six-piece metal band from New Jersey founded in 1998. The band has sold over 3.3 million units worldwide; they have 5 studio albums and 10 music videos.-History:...
, Spineshank
Spineshank
Spineshank is an American Grammy-nominated alternative metal band. The band has sold over 540,000 records, and has released 3 studio albums.-Formation, Roadrunner Records years :...
, Saliva
Saliva (band)
Saliva is an American rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in September 1996 and currently under Island Records. Saliva released their self-titled debut album on August 26, 1997, under Rocking Chair Records....
, Slayer
Slayer
Slayer is an American thrash metal band formed in Huntington Park, California, in 1981 by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. Slayer rose to fame with their 1986 release, Reign in Blood, and is credited as one of the "Big Four" thrash metal acts, along with Metallica, Megadeth and...
and many others. The album went on to sell approximately 100,000 copies worldwide.http://www.blistering.com/fastpage/fpengine.php/link/1/templateid/8644/tempidx/5/menuid/ 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 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.http://www.blistering.com/fastpage/fpengine.php/link/1/templateid/8644/tempidx/5/menuid/3http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=6724
The Dead and Dreaming (2004–2006)
On October 5, 2004, the band released their second major album The Dead and DreamingThe Dead and Dreaming
The Dead and Dreaming is the second full-length album by the metal band Dry Kill Logic. It was released on October 5, 2004 through Repossession Records...
, via Psychodrama Music Group with deals through two independent record labels – Repossession Records and German label SPV Records
SPV GmbH
SPV GmbH is an independent German record label.Founded on January 1, 1984, it has slowly grown to be one of the largest independent distributors and record labels worldwide....
. This forward thinking arrangement was spearheaded by PMG and not only ensured a simultaneous worldwide release but also positioned the band to be the driving force behind every aspect of their career. Heading back in their van in 2004 the band toured for 15 months straight, beginning with Motörhead in Germany and working their way up to co-headlining tours with Hed PE and Drowning Pool
Drowning Pool
Drowning Pool is a four-piece alternative metal band from Dallas, Texas.-Early days :Drowning Pool rose to fame while playing along with Ozzy Osbourne during an Ozzfest tour. Their 2001 debut album, Sinner was certified platinum within six weeks...
, culminating with being hand picked by Dave Mustaine to become a crowd favorite on the 2005 Gigantour arena tour. The band also made waves overseas, and in 2006 headlined two tours of the UK and Europe as well as touring Australia with Fear Factory
Fear Factory
Fear Factory is an American industrial metal band. Formed in 1989, they have released seven full-length albums and a number of singles and remixes. Over the course of their career they have evolved from a succession of styles, as well as steadily pioneered a combination of the styles death metal,...
and Devildriver
DevilDriver
DevilDriver is an American heavy metal band from Santa Barbara, California, formed in 2002. The band was originally named Deathride, however, due to copyright issues and the name being taken by several bands, Deathride changed its name to DevilDriver, which refers to bells Italian witches used to...
.
On June 27, 2006, the band produced, designed and directed their first DVD/EP titled The Magellan Complex
The Magellan Complex
The Magellan Complex is an EP/DVD by the metal band Dry Kill Logic. It was released on June 27, 2006 through Repossession Records.-CD track listing:# "It's So Easy" – 3:13# "Dirty Black Summer" – 4:18...
, which was a lead up for the band's upcoming album. The disc includes three songs and a bonus DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
consisting of the music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for "Paper Tiger", a live performance/interview piece from the Otep
Otep
Otep is an American heavy metal band formed in 2000 in Los Angeles, California by Otep Shamaya.-History:Otep originally was a four-piece nu metal band that began in Los Angeles, California in early 2000...
/American Head Charge
American Head Charge
American Head Charge is an industrial metal band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, earning nominations at the Kerrang! Awards on two occasions.-Formation:...
tour (February 2005, New Orleans) as well as behind the scenes footage of the band on tour. This project was put together by the band for the fans, and includes artwork by guitarist Jason Bozzi, audio production by Phil Arcuri and video direction by Cliff Rigano. The band also demanded a low retail price in order to make the product more affordable for their fans worldwide.
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. Repossession Records closed its doors in January 2007, and the band plans on releasing all their upcoming new material directly through Psychodrama Music Group.Other Recordings
As a bonus feature in the video game MLB Slugfest 2003, the band did a special recording and music video for the game. The original song is loosely based on the baseball classic Take Me Out to the Ball GameTake Me Out to the Ball Game
"Take Me Out to the Ball Game" is a 1908 Tin Pan Alley song by Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer which has become the unofficial anthem of baseball, although neither of its authors had attended a game prior to writing the song. The song is traditionally sung during the seventh-inning stretch of...
and is entitled "Riot at the Bat Rack."
Members
- Cliff Rigano – Vocals
- Jason Bozzi – Guitar
- Brendan Duff – Bass
- Phil Arcuri – Drums
Former
- Casey Mahoney – Bass
- Dave Kowatch – Bass
- Scott Thompson – Guitar
- Danny Horboychuk – Bass
Studio Albums
- The Darker Side of NonsenseThe Darker Side of NonsenseThe Darker Side of Nonsense is the first full-length album by the nu metal band Dry Kill Logic. It was released on June 5, 2001 through Roadrunner Records, which would ultimately be the band's only release on that label....
(2001) - The Dead and DreamingThe Dead and DreamingThe Dead and Dreaming is the second full-length album by the metal band Dry Kill Logic. It was released on October 5, 2004 through Repossession Records...
(2004) - Of Vengeance and ViolenceOf Vengeance and ViolenceOf Vengeance and Violence is the third full-length album by the metal band Dry Kill Logic. It was released on September 19, 2006 via Repossession Records.This album has more blast beats added....
(2006)
EPs
- Cause Moshing is Good FunCause Moshing is Good FunCause Moshing is Good Fun is the first release by the metal band "Hinge" . The following 3 track EP was released in 1997 through their own label, Psychodrama Records.-Track listing:# "I See I Hate" – 3:48...
EP (1997) - Elemental Evil EPElemental EvilElemental Evil is the second release by the metal band "Hinge" . The following 9 track EP was released on March 16, 1999 through their own label, Psychodrama Records.-Track listing:# "Intro" – 0:39...
(1999) - Rot EPRot EPThe Dry Kill Logic ROT metal radio sampler...only place to get it is if you were the Roadrunner metal radio mail list. This 'EP' pans out as follows:-Track listing:# "Rot "# "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck" Prong cover...
(2002) - The Magellan ComplexThe Magellan ComplexThe Magellan Complex is an EP/DVD by the metal band Dry Kill Logic. It was released on June 27, 2006 through Repossession Records.-CD track listing:# "It's So Easy" – 3:13# "Dirty Black Summer" – 4:18...
EP (2006)
External links
- Official site (Currently Down)
- Psychodrama Records
- Dry Kill Logic At Road Runner Records