The Thunder Machine is Coming: G.I. JOE’s Cold Slither LIVE at San Diego Comic Con

They were once the characters of Saturday morning legend - a heavy metal band sent by Cobra to corrupt minds through subliminal messages in the 1985 episode of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero. Now, nearly 40 years later, Cold Slither is stepping out of the animated shadows and onto a real-world stage.

During this year's San Diego Comic Con, Hasbro and Reigning Phoenix Music will bring the villainous four-piece Cobra-backed band to life for the first time ever, with a one-night-only concert, at Brick by Brick. The band will unleash their musical mayhem with the same wild energy that made them unforgettable villains in G.I. JOE.

Portrayed by a lineup of real-world metal veterans, the Dreadnok crew includes:

• Gus Rios as Zartan (vocals/bass)
• Ross Sewage as Torch (guitar)
• Matt Harvey as Ripper (guitar)
• Andy Selway as Buzzer (drums)

And the music doesn't stop there-on Thursday, July 25, Cold Slither's full debut album will drop, featuring the original track from the 1985 episode along with 10 new songs, including debut single "Thunder Machine."

SDCC Exclusives for the Ultimate Dreadnok Fans:

• "Zartan Chameleon Blue" vinyl variant - available at the Hasbro booth
• "Blood Moon Red" vinyl variant - available at the Reigning Phoenix Music booth
• Limited-edition Cold Slither action figures

Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the G.I. JOE universe, this is a musical moment you won't want to miss.

Listen now here.

Pre-order the self-titled album here.