Cold Years are back with the supercharged new single ‘Dread’, an aggressive yetemotion-laden anthem for uncertain times. The single heralds a new era of the bandborne of 18 months of deep...
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Cold Years are back with the supercharged new single ‘Dread’, an aggressive yet
emotion-laden anthem for uncertain times. The single heralds a new era of the band
borne of 18 months of deep introspection following the band’s 2024 album ‘A Different
Life’ (MNRK), the release cycle of which laid bare the inevitable cracks of 5 years of
relentless musical output and touring.
Instead of breaking under the pressures of a decade in the game, the Scottish band
have channelled their experiences into new music which they will release as an
independent band for the first time since 2018's 'Northern Blue' EP.
‘Dread’ captures the anxiety and fear of living day-to-day contrasted with the comforts
of friendship, family and relationships. Distilling these discordant notions, the track
perfectly encapsulates the moment in a manner unsurprising to those familiar with the
bands’ catalogue.
‘Maybe there’s a better way’ typifies the approach the band are taking; independent, incontrol
and producing music which embodies the re-ignited passion driving the 4-
piece.
July will see the band tour the UK and Ireland with I Am The Avalanche followed by a
series of (currently unannounced) headline shows at small, independent UK venues,
with more singles planned throughout the remainder of 2026 and into early 2027.
