Cold Slither, a fictional band featured in an episode of “G.I Joe: A Real American Hero,” are planning to release a real album through Reigning Phoenix Music. A lyric video for the first single, “Cold Slither,” can be found below:
The following was said in a press release:
“In an explosive return to the music scene, the iconic yet notorious band Cold Slither has released their first single ‘Cold Slither,’ off their much-anticipated album. This project marks a groundbreaking fusion of real-world music and fictional narrative, bringing to life the villainous charm of the Cobra organization from the classic 1980s ‘G.I. JOE’ series.
In a dynamic collaboration, Hasbro and Reigning Phoenix Music have teamed up to release ‘Cold Slither.’ This partnership breathes new life into Cold Slither, a band once crafted as part of a nefarious plot and now reborn with a sound that mixes nostalgia with cutting-edge rock prowess. Helmed by the mysterious Zartan and his band of Dreadnoks—Torch, Ripper, and Buzzer—the single reintroduces their heavy metal ferocity combined with a sinister, anarchist energy that upends the conventional music scene.”
Ben “BMac” MacCrae, Associate Brand Manager, Global Brand Development & Marketing at Hasbro, commented :
“Bringing Cold Slither to life through our partnership with RPM has been an absolute dream come true! As a child watching this fictional band on my TV screen, I never imagined I’d one day help transform them from animated rockstars into a tangible, sonic reality. From the meticulously crafted figures you can hold in your hand to the face-melting album we’ve created, ‘G.I. JOE’ fans worldwide are about to experience something truly revolutionary this summer. This project bridges nostalgia with innovation in ways that will leave the community speechless—prepare for a musical assault that would make Cobra Commander proud!”
Reigning Phoenix Music General Manager and Co-founder Gerardo Martinez continued:
“It is a dream come true to be able to work on this amazing collaboration with my favorite, and one that happens to be one of the most iconic brands in the world: ‘G.I.JOE!’ It is also a pleasure to work on this amazing project alongside some of my friends from Hasbro and be able to bring Cold Slither into reality in the most Heavy Metal way! Many of us have waited 40 years for this to happen but the wait is finally over. And a special thanks to Michael Charles Hill for writing the original ‘Cold Slither’ episode back in 1985.”
Alyse D’Antuono, Hasbro’s VP of Global Franchise Strategy & Management for Action Brands, added:
“It’s programs like these that make Hasbro’s goal of creating Magic Moments truly come to life! What started out as a cult-classic episode from the 1985 series ‘G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero’ has culminated into a fan program for the ages – inclusive of toys, comics, and of course, music. It could not have been made possible without amazing licensees like Reigning Phoenix Music who put their passion, expertise, and fandom into everything they create. We’re extremely excited for everyone to rock out to this single and we plan to reveal even more as we move closer to San Diego Comic Con. So, as the single echos, we hope… ‘you’ll be joining us soon!’”
You can get a look at the new Comic Con exclusive toys and watch the original episode below:
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