Everything Goes Cold

Lore & Background

Everything Goes Cold formed in California and released their debut album, vs. General Failure, in 2009 on Bit Riot Records. The album featured guest appearances from Daniel Myer and other industrial luminaries, and was produced by Eric Gottesman. Their second album, Black Out the Sun, was released in 2014 on Metropolis Records and produced by Wade Alin of Christ Analogue and The Atomica Project. Both albums received critical acclaim within the industrial music community.

The band completed a major US tour in 2011 with Aesthetic Perfection and Faderhead, and performed at Festival Kinetik in Montreal. In 2012, they toured the US again with Imperative Reaction, Ludovico Technique, and The Witch Was Right. They have also conducted extensive regional tours.

Numerous remixes by Everything Goes Cold have been released, including mixes for 16volt, Terrorfakt, and Ayria. The band itself has been remixed by Dismantled, Hate Dept., SAM, and many others. Notably, a remix by defunct Los Angeles cult sensation Babyland was for Everything Goes Cold.

Reader's Guide

Everything Goes Cold occupies a distinct place in the industrial music scene as a band whose lead singer, Eric Gottesman, is also a founding member of the influential industrial metal band Psyclon Nine. Their two full-length albums, vs. General Failure (2009) and Black Out the Sun (2014), were both met with critical acclaim within the industrial community, indicating a consistent quality and resonance with fans of the genre. The band's collaborative reach is evident through guest appearances on their debut by Daniel Myer and other luminaries, and through their extensive remix work for acts like 16volt, Terrorfakt, and Ayria. Being remixed by defunct cult act Babyland—one of only three such remixes Babyland ever completed—further underscores their niche significance. Their touring history, including major US tours with Aesthetic Perfection and Imperative Reaction, as well as a slot at Festival Kinetik, demonstrates their active presence in the live industrial circuit. Overall, Everything Goes Cold is a respected act within the industrial underground, known for their recorded output, remix contributions, and live performances.

Did You Know?

• Lead singer Eric Gottesman joined industrial metal band Psyclon Nine after the band's formation.
• The band's debut album vs. General Failure was produced by Eric Gottesman.