This week, Rockfest Records announced the new band World Gone Cold. This is a supergroup band comprised of members from rock bands Disciple (Andrew Stanton), The Letter Black (Mark Anthony), nu-metal band P.O.D. (Traa Daniels), metal bands Demon Hunter (Yogi Watts), and lastly, Inhale Exhale (Ryland Raus).
They launched a teaser trailer with the announcement that said, "You've listened to our music for years, but you've never heard us together." The project was initiated by Mark Anthony of The Letter Black, saying, "[He] set out determined to create unapologetically heavy music with memorable melodic bite. 'I wanted to make a metal record, just for myself... But the thing about doing a solo album by yourself? It just isn't as fun.'"
Anthony reached out to longtime producer Travis Wyrick (10 Years, Adelita's Way, P.O.D.), who suggested he get in touch with singer Ryland Raus. The former frontman for Solid State Records artist Inhale Exhale was open to the idea, and once he heard a single instrumental track, he came on board.
World Gone Cold's focus will be on the mainstream rock and metal scenes, creating organic metal and rock radio-ready songs. They are "Steadfast believers in a higher purpose... seeking to warm the blood and soothe the soul with uplifting hard rock music capable of shining a light in these dark times."
Keep up with World Gone Cold by following them on Facebook, and keep an eye on NewReleaseToday.com for updates. No music has been announced yet, but it's soon to come.
