Captivating audiences with a solid and inventive sound has been one of Kill the Complex's greatest ambitions. "What makes us unique is that the music is true. In our onstage body language, in our excitement for what we do, in lyrics that seem to write themselves – it's all real, and it's us, and that's what puts us in a different category," says singer Dann Saxton. KTC has been playing together since 2003, when vocalist Dann Saxton and drummer Ted Barakat teamed up to form the punk rock band Butane. Guitarist Gabriel Heredia joined the band two years later in 2005. The band took off right away, playing the East Coast dates of the Warped Tour and going on four multi-city club tours in 2007 and 2008. In 2010, they added bassist Mike Elling, and Kill The Complex was born. 2011 saw the highly anticipated release of the band's debut full length, Evolution. The sound of Kill the Complex is rich, delving into multiple genres of sound. At times their music incorporates elements of aggressive and powerful angsty hard rock, while others infuse soothing atmospheric electronica with their heartfelt vocals and emotion. It's intense but earnest, fierce but reflective. "When you see us play, you know that I mean every word I say, and the guys mean every snare hit and chord they play," says Saxton. "I feel that this separates us from a lot of stuff that's out there." The most exciting result of the band's passion and commitment is the music they are creating together now – music that's widened the band's appeal without compromising the integrity of their vision. "KTC is much more melody-driven; the songs breathe a lot more now," says Barakat. "What I like more about our new stuff is that it's all got this epic quality to it, yet at the same time, it's relatable." While the new album is a vigorous celebration of life and a coalescence of the band's talent, passion, and creative skill, each song offers its own distinctive value. "Shine" is about overcoming hesitation and embracing confidence; "Palm Trees" is a lively rocker that explores the bright spots in a sometimes not-so-utopian L.A.; "On the Outside" is a wake-up call to a world that's become increasingly disconnected; Barakat's opening drum assault sets the stage for "Ambiance," a song that confirms the value of turning to music for shelter; and the powerful "Wonderland" is a very personal, tragic love story. Kill the Complex's music has already enjoyed TV success by scoring song placements on MTV (Jersey Shore, Cribs, Bam's Unholy Union, Meet the Barkers, Pimp My Ride, Yo Mamma, Date My Mom, NEXT, Trippin', Two-a-Days, Miss Seventeen, My Own, Parental Control and Engaged and Underage), VH1 (Bands Reunited, Flab To Fab), the WB (High School Reunion), TLC (10 Years Younger), CourtTV (Beach Patrol), WE (Daddy's Spoiled Little Girl), and Bravo (The Real Housewives of Orange County). KTC also wrote the title track for “National Lampoon's Cattle Call" and was recently featured on the 2011 Spirit Awards as “Black Swan” won the Best Feature award. Though creating positive music and dynamic live performances on stages in 20 states may be a pretty great achievement foremost, it's the personal connection that has been the most satisfying according to Saxton. "People write to me about how much my lyrics have affected them. That is my life's biggest accomplishment – " Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.