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The Cold Starts are a hardcore punk band based in Duluth, Minnesota, USA. They are commonly associated with being the only hardcore punk band in Duluth.

History
The Cold Starts were first formed by Jake Wynn and Luke Wynn. Jake Wynn was formerly in the metal band Arise the Dawn. They began writing music together in the spring of 2010. It wasn't until summer of 2011 that Corey Utyro offered to play drums for them after an Ultra Day concert.

The group started playing small local shows, their first begin November 5th, 2011 at the Takk for Maten cafe in downtown Duluth.

In January of 2012, the group connected with Casey Corcoran through Craigslist and soon added him to the lineup.

February of 2012, the group recorded their first release, the North Shore Hardcore EP with Chad Illikainen of the local metal band Ambrotos. It was released at a show they played with several Minneapolis metal bands. They have been known to give out the ep for free, sometimes selling it for 1 or 2 dollars.

In June of 2012, The Cold Starts announced that drummer Corey Utyro would no longer be playing for the band, and had his last show at The Badger Brew Express coffee shop in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

In July of 2012, the group announced the addition of drummer Neil Vaidyanathan.

Members
The Cold Starts are:


 * Luke Wynn – bass, Vocals 2010-present
 * Jake Wynn – Guitar, Vocals 2010-present
 * Casey Corcoran – Guitar, Vocals 2012-present
 * Neil Vaidyanathan - Drums 2012-present

Past members:
 * Corey Utyro - Drums - 2011-2012

Current activity
The Cold Starts are currently in the studio, working on releasing another EP, expected by December of 2012.

Discography

 * North Shore Hardcore EP - 2012