Cold War is an American band from

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, United States, who are signed to notable independent hardcore specialist label, Indecision Records. Their music is described variably as

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and melodic

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. They have released two albums on this label. The band's first album was '' From Russia With Love'', where they play tribute to their heavy metal influences by covering

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's "

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". The band's sound is influenced by singer Steve Helferich, who worked in Sweden with his previous band, Welcome To Your Life, and parts of the band's instrument tracking were done in Gothenburg, Sweden.

History

The band was formed in early 2002, by Kirk Katlan, Steve Helferich (ex-Welcome To Your Life), Marc Jackson (ex- Throwdown), Geoff Harman (ex-Scars Of Tomorrow) and Jeff "Tyrone" Trion (ex-Show Of Hands). Justin Jolley replaced Kirk Katlan soon after and between May and July 2004, the band entered the studio to record their debut record on Indecision Records, '' From Russia With Love''. It was released in November 2004. The band also credit "The Rookie" as supplying samples for the album, which basically consisted of background noises and film excerpts to add to the overall sound of the music. Shortly after the release, Jeff Trion left and formed a band called Rebel Fever. He was replaced by Chris Thomson (ex-

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), and in 2007, a second album, '' Espionage Made Easy'', was released.

Personnel

Current members

* Steve Helferich –

vocals Singing is the art of creating music with the voice. It is the oldest form of musical expression, and the human voice can be considered the first musical instrument. The definition of singing varies across sources. Some sources define sing ...

(2002 – present) * Justin Jolley –

guitar The guitar is a stringed musical instrument that is usually fretted (with Fretless guitar, some exceptions) and typically has six or Twelve-string guitar, twelve strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming ...

(2003 – present) * Geoff Harman – guitar (2002 – present) * Chris Thomson –

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(2004 – present) * Marc Jackson –

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(2002 – present)

Previous members

* Kirk Katlan – guitar (2002) * Jeff "Tyrone" Trion – bass (2002 – 2004) * The Rookie – samples

Timeline

Discography

* '' From Russia with Love'' (November 2004) Indecision Records * '' Espionage Made Easy'' (May 2007) Indecision

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cold War Musical groups established in 2002 Heavy metal musical groups from California Metalcore musical groups from California Hardcore punk groups from California 2002 establishments in California