About this episode
Few legends loom larger in punk than that of Detroit's COLD AS LIFE. Today on the show, Cold As Life's guitarist turned vocalist, JEFF GUNNELLS sits down with Damian to talk about the reality behind the infamy. From open warfare with the bouncers at Blondies, to checking Insane Clown Posse's egos at their first show and so much more; this is NOT TO BE MISSED. Pick up a copy of the Cold As Life's CLASSIC "Born To Land Hard", the record that redefined what is was to be "hardcore", out on the great A389 Recordings now!. Also Touched On: Finding Discharge Going to record stores Day-glo Abortions, Ugly But Proud, Gore, Necros at the Greystone’s Shifting from punk to a harder sound Oi DIY out of necessity Death all around Having to hide out Documenting a city in decline Writing reality Drugs and corruption SBLC Getting in where you fit in: Making connections with other scenes “We were a little wolf pack”: Blondies and war with the bouncers Attracting the right Meeting Agnostic Front Carrying on without Rawn Taking over vocals Living by the sword and the tragedy of dying by it Rest in Peace: Tim Mycek Jr., Jake Loch and Johnny Myers Feisty Cadavers: RIP Steve Crass The lost Las Vegas sessions for the 2nd lp H8INC XTyrantX: Real deal ICP’s first show opening for Cold As Life… it didn’t go well Earthmover and +/- Records Going to Europe Detroit Heresy The greatness of Pittbull & SO MUCH MORE! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy