In Cold Blood got together in late 1997 after Leon (bass) and Aaron (guitar) moved on from the seminal Cleveland hardcore veterans Integrity. Continuing on with their prior bands' sound of blaring vocals, metallic riffs, and dark lyrical content, Jason (vocals), Blaze (guitar), and Rich (drums) completed the lineup for a sound comparable to the likes of the Cro-Mags, Discharge, Agnostic Front, and Slayer. Victory Records eventually released In Cold Blood's full-length debut Hell on Earth in 1998. ~ Mike DaRonco, Rovi