Klank
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | December 1993 |
| Headquarters | Long Island, New York , United States |
Key people | Daren Diolosa, Pat Servedio, Eric Wilkins |
| Products | Industrial metal music |
Klank, sometimes presented as kLaNk or KLANK, is a United States-based industrial metal group that originated in Long Island, New York in December 1993. The band was established by Daren Diolosa following his departure from the industrial act Circle of Dust. Initially a solo endeavor, Klank expanded in 1997 when Pat Servedio joined, forming the primary partnership. Over time, the lineup shifted, eventually incorporating Eric Wilkins, formerly the drummer for Every Day Life.
History
Klank began its journey in December 1993 after the live ensemble of Circle of Dust, which included Diolosa, disbanded. Diolosa started creating solo compositions, debuting with the song "Animosity," which appeared on two compilations released by R.E.X. Records. By 1995, Klank had secured a deal with Tooth & Nail Records and produced their first album, Still Suffering. Demonstrating his dedication, Diolosa famously signed the contract using his own blood. This record featured contributions from Klayton, a former member of Circle of Dust, and Buka from Argyle Park, whose album Misguided included prominent artists such as Mark Salomon, Jeff Bellew, and Tommy Victor. Released through Tooth & Nail, by 1997 Klank toured with Diolosa handling vocals, guitars, and keyboards, accompanied by members of Every Day Life: Mike Niosea (guitars), Carl Weaver (guitars), and Eric Wilkins (drums).
In 1999, Klank recorded their sophomore album Numb, introducing a revamped lineup consisting of Danny "Ducci" Owsley on guitars, John Zaletel on drums, and Pat Servedio covering guitars, bass, and programming duties. This release marked the inaugural project on Klank's own label, SmokeDogg Productions, which was also distributed by Progressive Arts Music. The album was subsequently reissued under the title NUMB...Reborn. Ducci's involvement came through a recommendation by Bryan Gray, who had connections to Diolosa via bands such as The Blamed and Six Feet Deep. Following his graduation, Ducci promptly joined the touring schedule. By late 2001, Klank entered a hiatus period while Diolosa took on a role as transportation manager for the Ringling Brothers Circus.
The band resurfaced in 2007 with the EP In Memory Of...'’, released through SmokeDogg Productions. The lineup at this time featured Diolosa, Servedio, Owsley, Zaletel, and newly added bassist Charlie Parker. By 2010, Klank had streamlined into a trio comprising Diolosa, Servedio, and returning drummer Eric Wilkins. That year also saw the reissue of Numb as Numb...Reborn, enhanced with additional tracks featuring guest appearances from Mike Phillips (formerly of Deliverance and The Sacrificed), Larry Farkas (known for his work with Vengeance Rising, Die Happy, and Once Dead), and Jim Chaffin (ex-The Crucified, Deliverance, The Blamed).
In 2012, Klank released Urban Warfare, which included a guest performance by Doug Pinnick from King's X, a longtime associate of Diolosa. The album was well-received for its polished delivery of their distinctive groove metal sound.
Klank’s fifth studio release, Rise, arrived in 2017 to widespread critical praise. Reviewers commended it as one of the band’s most compelling efforts to date due to its seamless progression and groove-laden industrial metal style. That same year, Klank contributed music to the documentary Metal Missionaries, directed by frequent collaborator Bruce Moore. The film highlighted various bands within the Christian metal scene including Vials of Wrath, A Hill to Die Upon, among others.
Members
Present
- Daren "Klank" Diolosa – vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, programming (1993–2001, 2007–present)
- Pat Servedio – guitars, bass, keyboards, programming (1997–2001, 2007–present)
Previous
- Eric Wilkins – drums (2010–2018; live in 1997)
- Danny "Ducci" Owsley – guitars (1997–2001, 2007–2010)
- Charlie Parker – bass (2007–2010)
- John Zaletel – drums (1997–2001, 2007–2010)
- Ray Scheuring – drums (live in 1999)
- Bryan Gray – guitars (1997)
Touring
- Mike Nicosia – guitars (1997)
- Carl Weaver – guitars (1997)
Discography
Albums
- Still Suffering (1995)
- Numb (1999)
- In Memory Of... (2007)
- Numb...Reborn (2010)
- Urban Warfare (2012)
- Rise (2017)
- Between Unholy and Divine, Vol. 1 (2022)
- Between Unholy and Divine, Vol. 2 (2023)
EPs
- Downside (1997)
Soundtracks
- Metal Missionaries (The Score) (2017)
- Metal Health: An Instrumental Musical Journey (2019)
Compilation contributions
- Demo-lition II (1994, R.E.X. Records) – track: "Animosity (demo)"
- Can You Dig It? III (1994, R.E.X. Records) – track: "Animosity (demo)"
- Sweet Family Music: A Tribute to Stryper (1996, Flying Tart Records) – cover of "The Way" by Stryper
- Tooth & Nail Records Sampler Vol. 3 (1996) – track: "Downside"
- Songs from the Penalty Box (1997) – track: "Downside"
- 4th Anniversary Box Set (1997) – track: "Downside"
- Audiomata 1.0 (1999) – track: "Blind"
- Runnin' with the Devil: A Tribute to Van Halen (2000) – cover of Van Halen's "I'll Wait"
- The Classics Hard (2004) – track: "Downside"
External links
- Gear Review: Klank Drummer Eric Wilkins on His Whole Drum Kit – V13.net, May 5, 2011
- Interview: Klank – Garlic Press, Spring 1996
- Tell Me About It: No More Nails – Campus Life, May 1997
- What Is Industrial? What Is Goth? – HM Magazine, January 1998
- A Chat With Klank – HM Magazine, January 1998
- Klank Speaks Again – HM Magazine, January 1999