Dry Kill Logic is an American heavy metal band from
Westchester County, New York
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. Formed in 1995 under the names Hinge and Hinge AD, they have released three albums.
History
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 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
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,
Incubus
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,
Anthrax
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and
System of a Down
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.
''The Darker Side of Nonsense'' (2000–2003)
In 2000, Hinge signed a
record deal
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with Roadrunner Records. 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 AD, 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
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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
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,
Kittie
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,
Ill Niño
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,
Spineshank
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, Saliva, Slayer and many others. The album went on to sell approximately 100,000 copies worldwide. 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.
''The Dead and Dreaming'' (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
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– Repossession Records and German label
SPV Records
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. 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
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in Germany and working their way up to co-headlining tours with
Hed PE
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and
Drowning Pool
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, 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
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and
Devildriver
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.
On June 27, 2006, the band produced, designed and directed their first DVD/EP, ''The Magellan Complex'', which was a lead up for the band's upcoming album. The disc includes three songs and a bonus
DVD
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consisting of the
music video
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for "Paper Tiger", a live performance/interview piece from the
Otep
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/
American Head Charge
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game
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and is entitled "Riot at the Bat Rack".
Musical style and influences
Dry Kill Logic's music has been categorized as
nu metal
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metalcore
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, ''October 19, 2006'' and
groove metal
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. Members of the band have cited artists such as
Sepultura
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,
Alice Cooper
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Machine Head
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, and
Stevie Ray Vaughan
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as their influences. Cliff Rigano has cited classical music as an influence. Phil Arcuri cited
Vinnie Paul
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as an influence. Cliff Rigano cited musicians such as
Phil Anselmo
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Anselmo is regarded as one ...
,
Alice Cooper
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,
James Hetfield
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, and
Neil Fallon
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