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INTERVIEW: Gus Rios of Cold Slither Talks About Their G.I. Joe-Inspired Metal Debut
Cold Slither is here — and they’ve come to conquer both the metal world and Cobra Command!
In this exclusive interview, guitarist Gus Rios (Gruesome, Left To Die) breaks down the self-titled debut from his newest band, Cold Slither, a fierce and fun tribute to the legendary G.I. Joe universe. Out soon via Reigning Phoenix Music, this album blends blistering death-thrash with a heavy dose of nostalgia, inspired by the fictional band from the classic 1980s animated series. Gus shares how the project came together, the deeper concept behind the music, and how Cold Slither pays homage to beloved Saturday morning cartoon/comic book, and classic toy line, with the help of Hasbro!Continue reading
Cold Slither (Gruesome, KMFDM, Left To Die, Union Black, Exhumed, Impaled) Booked for San Diego Comic-Con Signing Session
Cold Slither will make a special appearance at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, for a limited in-person signing session. It takes place at the Pinball/Reigning Phoenix Music Booth (#4029) on Friday, July 25th from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. This is the first official signing for the reimagined G.I. JOE metal band, brought to life by Reigning Phoenix Music, Hasbro, and members of Gruesome, KMFDM, Left To Die, Union Black, Exhumed, and Impaled. Their self-titled debut comes out July 25th. Find out more below.
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Cold Slither’s (Exhumed, Gruesome, KMFDM) New Self-titled Album is Coming Soon
Together, members of Gruesome, Exhumed and KMFDM, metal label, Reigning Phoenix Music, and legendary toymaker, Hasbro, are bringing to life fictional G.I. Joe band, Cold Slither. Their debut album, Cold Slither, is set to be released on July 25th, 2025, along with a one-night-only exclusive appearance, coinciding with this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Pre-orders are now live. Find out more below.
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Cold Slither Share Their Single and Video “Knock Em Dread” – New Album Coming Soon
Based around the insidious Cobra organisation from Hasbro‘s G.I. Joe, heavy metal band, Cold Slither, have just shared their new single, “Knock Em Dread.” Dropping with an animated video by Costin Chioreanu, it is their first original release in decades, and the second track from their upcoming self-titled album. Check it out below.
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Cold Slither Share Their Single and Video for “Cold Slither” – New Album Coming Soon
Hinged around the Cobra organization from the classic 1980s G.I. JOE series, Cold Slither have just returned with their eponymous first single, “Cold Slither,” accompanied by an animated lyric video. It is taken off their upcoming album of the same name, to be released via a collaboration between Hasbro toys and Reigning Phoenix Music records. Check out the new video and more below.
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