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Cold Colours is an American metal band.
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Biography
Hailing from Minneapolis, COLD COLOURS was formed under the name of WOLFTHORN in 1995 with sole member brian j huebner. After releasing a few demos, WOLFTHORN changed their name to COLD COLOURS in 1999 while recording the debut full length CD "Somnium XIII."A second CD entitled "The Burden of Hope" was released in 2005.
While a show was played at the 1999 Milwaukee Metalfest; COLD COLOURS didn't become an actual working live band until 2001. COLD COLOURS has performed all over the U.S. for the past 9 years. Also headlining all the major venues in the Minneapolis Area including First Avenue, Station 4, The Rock and many others, earning a strong following in the Twin Cities Area.
While maintaining our own identity, we are strongly influenced by acts such as Sentenced, Amorphis, Moonspell and Paradise Lost.
COLD COLOURS has shared the stage with a wide variety of acts including Iced Earth, Amorphis, Moonspell, Candlemass, Within Temptation, Faster Pussycat, Katatonia, Beyond Fear, The Last Dance, Doro and many more!
While many different sounds have occurred in the bands tenure, COLD COLOURS are a Metal Act that some have called Goth Metal, Progressive, Aggression Depression and most notably WUSS METAL. We have pride in being a Dark and Moody Heavy Metal Band with a Rock and Roll Attitude! .
'eclectic and very progressive metal music. very unique and excellent! ~ DARK SYMPHONIES label and disto (usa)
"Cold Colours display a beautifully crafted and primitive aspect of heavy metal that is so often forgotten. The magnificent dexterity of these guys is something of a prodigy. ~midnightmetal.com
Line-up
Current members
- Brian J Huebner - vocals, guitar (1995-present)
Former members
- James Strobach - drums (2009-2011)
- Tom Brown - bass (2010-2011)
- Chuck Wagner - guitar(2010-2011)
- Ryan Felgen - guitar(2008-2010)
- Sam Van Moer - bass (2009-2010)
- Dave Hart - guitar (2009-2010)
- Jaden Adair - bass (2008)
- Mason Neste - drums (2007-2008)
- Glen Wadie - drums, vocals (2002-2007)
- Lance Vien - guitar (2005-2007)
- Andrew Oltmanns - bass, vocals (2005-2006)
- Jon Rayl - keyboards, vocals (2002-2006)
- Joe Dunne - bass, vocals (2002-2005)
- Nick Loiacano - bass (1998-1999, 2001)
- Todd Allen - drums (2001)
- Justin Carlson - guitar (2001)
- David Richardson - drums, vocals (1998-2000)
- Jeff Phillips - guitar (1998-1999)
Live help
- Scott Nelson - drums (2009)
- Mark Haider - drums (2008)
- Kyle Skogquist - guitar (2007-2008)
- Jackson Roos - guitar (2007)
- Jason Walton - keyboards (1999)
- Greg Richardson - guitar (1999)
Studio Help
- Ryan McAtee - guitar (2011)
- Rob Nesco - guitar (2007)
- Morgan Little - vocals (1999)
Discography
Albums
- Somnium XIII (1999) - Root of all Evil Records
- The Burden of Hope (2005) - Root of all Evil Records
- The Great Depression (2011) - Sleaszy Rider Records
EPs
- Depressing the Masses (2003) - Self Released
- In Solitude Reborn (2007) - Self Released
- Anno MMIX (2009) - Self Released
Demos
- Ille De Lupus (1996) (as WOLFTHORN)
- 2002 (2002)
- Rib Tips & Ball Taps (2006)
V/A Compilations Appearances
- The Crimson Covers - A Tribute to W.A.S.P. (2010) - Remedy Records
- It's Too Damn Loud - A Minnesota Metal Compilation (2009) - Zero Budget Records
- S.O.D. Magazine Compilation (2001) - Root of all Evil Records
- Roots 4 (1999) - Root of all Evil Records
- Roots (1998) - Root of all Evil Records (as WOLFTHORN)
External links
Categories:- Heavy metal musical groups from Minnesota
- American gothic metal musical groups
- Musical groups established in 1995
- Sleaszy Rider Records artists
- Musical duos
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