How much did he influence the album? Ethan-I gave him a couple examples and general idea of what we wanted the interludes to do and he just nailed it. It tied all the songs together an added to the whole raw, grim vibe that we have always coveted.
What role does Spokane play in your music? Chris-Spokane is our base and hometown. We all live here and are a part of it. There is a burgeoning hardcore and metal scene here that we have all made our way through. I guess we are one of the outlets for all the economic frustration of the folks who ' ve seen the decline of their livelihoods.
What aspect of US current political climate did you get to explore on this record? Ethan-Just the divide in the country right now. I try not to be preachy, I think people should inform themselves and make their own choices. This album is more about the rash of violence an how the media presents it to us and sets the people against each other, an also using those external conflicts as a metaphor for the war with ourselves and our own personal demons.
Seattle homies Klaw and Method 1 3 August 1 9th, then back home to play on August 31 st with our good local friends Plague Shaman and Extortionist with Thy Art is Murder and Decapitated at the Pin in Spokane.
What else is happening next in Cold Blooded world? Ethan-Our Debut Full Length is coming out on Blackhouse records.
Chris-We recently got a new drummer who is an absolute animal on drums as ours had too many commitments and we wish him the best. We will start writing our second album this fall and it will be even heavier and more out-there. Guaranteed.
Any plans to hit the road? Yes. We are going to be in Seattle WA August 1 8th at The Kraken and Everett WA at Tony Vs garage with our