Dry Kill Logic

The Profile

Dry Kill Logic is an American metal group from Westchester, New York, noted for a mix of metalcore and nu metal with thrash-tinged riffs and dynamic vocals. Early influences include Pantera, Tool, King Diamond, Sepultura, and Fear Factory. Their catalog spans The Darker Side of Nonsense (2001), The Dead and Dreaming (2004), and Of Vengeance and Violence (2006), with later releases including The Magellan Complex.

Formed in Westchester, New York in 1995. Core lineup cited: Cliff Rigano (vocals), Dave Kowatch (bass), Scott Thompson (guitar), Phil Arcuri (drums). Albums include The Darker Side of Nonsense (2001), The Dead and Dreaming (2004), and Of Vengeance and Violence (2006). Also known as Hinge/Hinge A.D.; style spans metalcore and nu metal with classic/thrash influences.

Two positive, detail-heavy reviews chart Dry Kill Logic’s arc from the nu/metalcore bite of their debut to the more refined punch of Of Vengeance and Violence. Strong vocals by Cliff Rigano, balanced aggression, and thrash-tinged guitars stand out. The first halves hit harder; the softer ballads split opinions. Influences cited include Pantera, Tool, Sepultura, and Fear Factory.