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Cold Steel Debuts Thrash-Punk Album 'Discipline & Punish'

11/17/2025

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Cold Steel, the Tampa-based band, delivers its debut Discipline & Punish, blending crossover thrash and hardcore and containing ten tracks.
Standout tracks are "Killing Season" and "Smoking Mirrors."
Vocalist Jose Menendez delivers a mix of thrash edge and punk passion, recalling Riley Gale of Power Trip.
The album, produced by Arthur Rizk, features Brandon Thrift on driving percussion.

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Story summary

Cold Steel, the Tampa-based band, delivers its debut Discipline & Punish, blending crossover thrash and hardcore and containing ten tracks.
Standout tracks are "Killing Season" and "Smoking Mirrors."
Vocalist Jose Menendez delivers a mix of thrash edge and punk passion, recalling Riley Gale of Power Trip.
The album, produced by Arthur Rizk, features Brandon Thrift on driving percussion.