Of Vengeance & Violence

Dry Kill Logic | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 25, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Repossession Records
• ASIN: B000GY72XS
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,637 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. L5(Progogue)

2. My Dying Heart

3. 4039

4. Caught In The Storm

5. From Victim To Killer

6. The Innocence Of Genius

7. Boneyard

8. Kingdom Of The Blind

9. Dead Mans Eyes

10. Confidence Vs Consequence

11. Breaking The Broken

12. Lying Through Your Teeth

13. In Memoria Di

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

Developing a rabid following since the band’s inception in 1992, Dry Kill Logic spent 8 years as an unsigned regional act before finally hitting their stride with the 2001 release of the band’s debut album, ‘The Darker Side of Nonsense’. Twelve months of worldwide touring with the likes of Fear Factory, Spineshank and Kittie saw the band solidify into a powerhouse of a live act and soon afterwards the band was branded a headliner, and hit the road, playing shows and developing their burgeoning fan base. After switching labels, lineup changes & industry bullshit the band spent 2003 in their NY rehearsal studio writing the songs that would eventually become 2004’s ‘The Dead and Dreaming’. ‘We parted ways with our guitar player and bassist in 2002/2003 and went on to hook up with Jason and Danny. Jason came in and with Phil penned all the music for TDAD, and once I heard it I knew we were on to something special,’ says front man Cliff Rigano. The critics hailed the album as the band’s return to form, descending upon the metal scene more intent than ever. In March 2006, the band crossed the Atlantic, invading Europe with the New Level of Aggression II tour, where they were welcomed with an outpouring of support, but the tour was also meaningful due a change in lineup. Brendan Duff, formerly of 100 Demons and A Thousand Falling Skies, officially joined the band. Never ones to rest on their laurels, the band knew that they would need to write new music that would not only take their performances to the next level, but to write music as important as it would be appealing. This record would need to be better than anything they had done before and set the bar for what people could now expect from Dry Kill Logic. And they have answered the call. "When we write songs, the band gets together to first come up with the riffs and basic song structure" says Rigano. "I don’t play an instrument, and these guys are the pros – they always deliver great songs, usually more than one at a time, so it makes my job that much harder". Once the songs are ready for vocals, that’s when they get passed on to Rigano for the lyrical melodies, content and more song structuring. "Musically the songs are pretty much all set when I get them – from there I develop the vocals from the ground up and provide final shaping of the song around the lyrics". The end result is an album that tells the story of facing adversity head on and channeling that aggression into a positive release, not only to better yourself but those around you as well. "The power in leading by example has been long forgotten; complacency and apathy are now the law of the land" explains Rigano. "From a lyrical standpoint, this record explains the passion in rising to face your obstacles and overcoming them, setting the standard for those to come while never compromising the integrity of the message." ‘Of Vengeance and Violence’, DKL’s 3rd full length worldwide release, sees the band at the top of their game. The record shows how honing your craft is a sorely missed part of today’s music scene. Songs like ‘Boneyard’, ‘Dead Mans Eyes, ‘4039’ and ‘Breaking the Broken’ show DKL in their finest hour fast moving in-your-face musical attacks, alongside powerful vocals that showcase unheard levels of aggression and power. Dynamic songwriting and thought provoking lyrics appear everywhere, from powerhouse tracks like ‘My Dying Heart’ and ‘Kingdom of the Blind’ to the sorrow and loss of ‘In Memoria Di’. "Making good music is really important to us, and when we began writing this record and seeing where the music was taking us, it became more exciting than ever.’

Product Description

The 3rd Dry Kill Logic album sees the band take their music to another level.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Metal Survivalists Grow Stronger., October 27, 2006

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A. Estes (Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Of Vengeance & Violence (Audio CD)

Despite the fact that their music hasn't quite found it's audience, despite the fact that they may never quite gain the same level of success as their peers, Dry Kill Logic still press on, doing what they do best. And you have to respect them for it. With their Roadrunner debut, "The Darker Side Of Nonsense," it seemed like the band were destined for bigger things, as that album was a perfect snapshot of nu-metal at the time, taking elements from the likes of Slipknot and Mudvayne. However, things fell apart and when they finally re-emerged in 2004, with "The Dead And Dreaming," they had a more modern sound, fusing what was already established on the debut with the modern metalcore sound. As strong as it was, that album never quite took off either. So it's no surprise that on their third album, "Of Vengeance And Violence," DKL sound comfortable just being themselves and playing good, hard, honest music. They've made it this far, does it really matter what scene they fit into? No.

Sounds Like: A great metal band who refuse to fold.

The Good:
- Cliff's vocals have improved immensely and his lyrics sound more passionate than ever.
- The band seems to have more of an identity now. No longer do they sound like a Hatebreed or Mudvayne cover band.
- The music branches out into new territories, delivering some exceptional ballads in the midst of it all.

The Bad:
- The heavier songs tend to blend with one another too much.
- The album doesn't really take off until the second half.

Hits: "From Victim to Killer," "Confidence Vs. Consequences," "Lying Through Your Teeth," and the softer songs "Kingdom Of The Blind" and "In Memoria Di."

Future: Well, it may not be Dry Kill Logic's big hit, but definitely insures that the guys are going strong. Most bands probably would have given up by this point, but not this one.

Personally: The first two DKL albums didn't exactly qualify as classics in my book. This one comes pretty damn close. It's easily the most competent and fully realized album of their career.

Best Listened To When: Today's metal gets rusty.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vengeful, Violent, DRY KILL LOGIC Mother Fu**ers!!!, October 28, 2006

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J. Sanders "Cuddly Metal Teddy Bear" (TENNESSEE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Of Vengeance & Violence (Audio CD)

This cd is very good. The singer sounds alot better than on their last release. The intensity level is turned up a little too. There are some ballad stuff on here, but it doesn't slow the album down much at all. The slower stuff is actually quite good. The music is fast, loud, and in your face. The band is very talented and it shows on this recording. I can't say there is a weak song on the whole cd, it is that strong my friends. My favorite track on here is 'BONEYARD', it is brutal and intense. If you like any of their other stuff, pick this up and support this great band. This is their best cd of their career, I don't care what anyone says cuz the music speaks for itself. This is a damn good metal album!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, January 5, 2007

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BLSSDMF (Singapore) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Of Vengeance & Violence (Audio CD)

I'm a fan of DKL after hearing their last alubm, The Dead and Dreaming. All I can say for this latest release is not as good as the last outing. For fans of DKL only....