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By Don Sill Their angry, intense and full of in-your-face rage; with songs like 'Nothing,' 'Pain,' 'Nightmare' and 'Rot' you better believe that the Westchester based, Dry Kill Logic, are anything but happy. Dry Kill Logic is a powerfully aggressive metal band have been swinging back and forth with an explosive sound of walloping rhythms and seething guitar riffs since 1995. Their hard-edged brand of metal music has helped them earn their bones among the underground metal scene and they pride themselves for their intensified shows that has their fans going ballistic in the pit. Their latest album, "The Darker Side Of Nonsense" on Roadrunner Records is due for release on June 5th and they just wrapped up the video for their single "Nightmare" which they shot at the famous New York City rock club, "CBGB'S." Currently, Dry Kill Logic is tearing up the road on a national tour with Fear Factory and are doing their best to bring the ruckus to a city near you. Don Sill recently got to ask singer Cliff Rigano a few questions regarding the band, the new album and the metal scene in general. DS: How long have you guys been on the Metal scene? CR: We've been together playing out since early 1995, and have been playing around the Northeast since then. DS: Name some of your influences? CR: There are a lot of CD's we listen to; everything from Sepultura, Slipknot and Machine Head to Stevie Ray Vaughn and classical pieces. I am a huge Alice Cooper fan as well. DS: What do you think about the current Metal scene as it stands right now? CR: There are a lot of bands out there these days, but for the ones that are deserving of credit it seems that they are getting their just due, and who can ask for more than that? DS: Tell me about the whole concept behind your new album, "The Darker Side of Nonsense" CR: "The Darker Side Of Nonsense" is our reaction to the stupidity we all have to deal with on a daily basis. It's not directed at one person, thing or concept. DS: How would you describe Hinge's overall sound? CR: Heavy, aggressive and original. A new level of aggression, so to speak. DS: Is there any message in the music? If so, what's the message? CR: There are no particular messages in the music. I have come to find that the songs that mean the most to me as a person are the ones I can put my own meanings to, whether a song reminds me of the greatest summer of my life, a sh*tty boss or an ex-girlfriend. I hope people will be able to do the same with our songs. DS: What inspires your music? CR: The inspiration to write and perform comes from growing up wanting to be a musician, and the inspiration to write the music we do comes from being angry, I guess. =) DS: Who is your target audience? What types of people are most likely to identify with your music and its messages? CR: I think this record will appeal to every man woman and child who are into aggressive music, but I don't think it will stop there. I have a feeling (knock on wood) that this record can have mass appeal; I guess we'll have to wait and see. DS: What do you enjoy more, the studio or the road? CR: Each one has it's ups and downs, like everything else in life, but personally, being on the road, seeing new things and meeting new people, well, that is the best thing ever. DS: What qualities separate you from the other Metal bands on the scene? CR: I think what makes us different is that we stay as true to ourselves as possible, and try not to take from all the influences other bands seem to gravitate towards. This band is about the music we write, not the genre of music we play, so it has to be as honest and grounded as possible. DS: What are you listening to these days? CR: Actually, Phil (drummer) went out and bought the Richard Pryor box set. That's all we have been listening to; that man is a genius! DS: What is the ultimate goal for the band? CR: To become the heaviest, most intense and respected band in music. None of that comes overnight however; we have our work cut out for us, but we are looking forward to making that a reality.
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