
Cold War was a British punk band consisting of Chris Knowles, Ian Smith, Kev Bulmer and Paul Harding, who released their only known single, 'The Machinist' in 1983. The band also released numerous miscellaneous cassettes throughout their time. After the band split, Chris Knowles and Paul Harding, both later joined We Are Going To Eat You, and the two in the 90's became DJ's and re-united with each in collaborations with Cosmic Triggers and Mist Mash.
Links to Peel[]
Peel played their only single in 1983 on his radio programmes. He would play also bands that Chris Knowles was involved in, especially groups like Hagar The Womb and We Are Going To Eat You, as well as his DJ music career.
Shows Played[]
- 08 May 1983 (BFBS): The Machinist (7") Namedrop
- 19 May 1983: The Machinist (7") Namedrop