Cold

Band

Photo: Hsxeric · CC BY-SA 3.0
Active 1998-2006, 2009-present
Origin Neptune Beach, Florida
Albums 6
Tracks 72
Most frequent collaborator Jeremy Parker · 24 tracks
Genres Post-GrungeAlternative MetalNu MetalAlternative Rock
Complete Artist
99%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 71 of 72 tracks

Did Cold write their own songs?

Yes. Frontman Scooter Ward is the sole credited lyricist on every Cold album and wrote all the music himself on the 1998 debut. From 13 Ways to Bleed on Stage (2000) on, the band shared music-writing credit collectively, and later records brought in co-writers like Sam McCandless and Lindsay Manfredi alongside Ward.

By the Numbers

6
Studio Albums
72
Tracks Credited
99%
Self-Written
28
Years Active
27
Collaborators

Authorship Breakdown 71 / 72 self-written

Who wrote the songs?

Across all 72 tracks: how many Cold wrote alone, how many they co-wrote, and how many were written by others. The bracket marks every track they hold any writing credit on.

Cold has a writing credit99%
88%
11%
1%
Sole author63tracks88%
Co-written8tracks11%
Outside writers1tracks1%

Role Fingerprint how they contribute

Lyricist Performer Composer Producer
Cold's roles across the catalogue

Share of all 72 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.

Lyricist (words)97%
Composer (music)99%
Producer17%
Performer100%

Member Credit Breakdown share of tracks each member is credited on

Percentage of all 72 tracks, across every album, where each member holds a credit - split by role.

MemberPeriodLyricsMusicProductionPerformance
Scooter Ward 1998-present
97%
99%
17%
100%
Lindsay Manfredi 2014-present
1%
1%
0%
0%
Tony Kruszka 2021-present
0%
0%
0%
0%
Ed Cuozzo 2021-present
0%
0%
0%
0%
Angelo Maruzzelli 2021-present
0%
0%
0%
0%
Jeremy Marshall 1998-2006, 2009-2014
0%
21%
0%
0%
Sam McCandless 1998-2006, 2009-2021
15%
36%
0%
0%
Kelly Hayes 1998-2004, 2009-2021
0%
18%
0%
0%
Terry Balsamo 2000-2004
0%
18%
0%
0%
Matt Loughran 2004-2006
3%
3%
0%
0%

Authorship Over Time writing credit per album

Cold's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.

avg 99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
92%
1998Cold
200013 Ways to Bleed on Stage
2003Year of the Spider
2005A Different Kind of Pain
2011Superfiction
2019The Things We Can't Stop
Early · 100% written
Mid · 100% written
Late · 96% written

Authorship by Decade track-weighted

100%
1990s
Cold
100%
2000s
13 Ways to Bleed on Stage, Year of the Spider +1 more
96%
2010s
Superfiction, The Things We Can't Stop

Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author

Where Cold sits on the scale from a pure performer (0%, sings songs written by others) to a complete author (100%, writes everything). The bright marker is their catalogue authorship score, plotted against other artists on the site.

Cold
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Powerman 500089%
99%Cold
Pure Performer0%
Songwriter~50%
Complete Author100%

Who Really Wrote the Hits signature songs

Just Got Wicked
13 Ways to Bleed on Stage
Written by Scooter Ward, Terry Balsamo, Kelly Hayes, Jeremy Marshall, Sam McCandless
Wrote it
No One
13 Ways to Bleed on Stage
Written by Scooter Ward, Terry Balsamo, Kelly Hayes, Jeremy Marshall, Sam McCandless
Wrote it
End of the World
13 Ways to Bleed on Stage
Written by Scooter Ward, Terry Balsamo, Kelly Hayes, Jeremy Marshall, Sam McCandless
Wrote it
Stupid Girl
Year of the Spider
Written by Scooter Ward, Rivers Cuomo, Rivers Edge Cuomo
Co-wrote
Suffocate
Year of the Spider
Written by Scooter Ward
Wrote it
Happens All the Time
A Different Kind of Pain
Written by Scooter Ward, Sam McCandless
Wrote it
A Different Kind of Pain
A Different Kind of Pain
Written by Scooter Ward, Sam McCandless
Wrote it
Wicked World
Superfiction
Written by Scooter Ward, Kato Khandwala, Bobby Huff
Co-wrote

Discography 6 albums

Collaborator Network who they worked with most

Cold72 tracks
JP24Jeremy Parker, 24 tracks 13Howard Benson, 13 tracks AK12Adam Kasper, 12 tracks KK12Kato Khandwala, 12 tracks NC12Nick Coyle, 12 tracks RR11Ross Robinson, 11 tracks MB11Michael Baskette, 11 tracks CV8Chris Vrenna, 8 tracks on Marilyn Manson's page SS3Sierra Swan, 3 tracks ZG3Zac Gilbert, 3 tracks AL2Aaron Lewis, 2 tracks on Staind's page JN2Johnny Nova, 2 tracks KA1Krystal Atkins, 1 track FD1Fred Durst, 1 track on Limp Bizkit's page RC1Rivers Cuomo, 1 track on Weezer's page RE1Rivers Edge Cuomo, 1 track BH1Bobby Huff, 1 track GL1Gary Lightbody, 1 track on Snow Patrol's page IA1Iain Archer, 1 track JQ1Jonny Quinn, 1 track on Snow Patrol's page MM1Mark McClelland, 1 track on Snow Patrol's page NC1Nathan Connolly, 1 track on Snow Patrol's page GR1Gary Robert Lightbody, 1 track JQ1Jonathan Quinn, 1 track NA1Nathan Andrew Connolly, 1 track CB1Charlotte B. Freeman, 1 track JJ1Jane Jensen, 1 track

Bubble size = tracks worked on together. JP Jeremy Parker · AK Adam Kasper · KK Kato Khandwala · NC Nick Coyle · RR Ross Robinson

Photo credits

Portraits in the web and the rail come from Wikimedia Commons. The artist's own photo carries its credit under the picture.

The Authorship Story

Data Insight

Scooter Ward is the sole credited lyricist on every Cold album. On the 1998 debut he also composed all the music alone. Beginning with 13 Ways to Bleed on Stage (2000), the band's full lineup shared the music-writing credit collectively. Sam McCandless became the first other member to share lyricist credit on A Different Kind of Pain (2005). By The Things We Can't Stop (2019), guitarist Nick Coyle and bassist Lindsay Manfredi co-wrote roughly half the tracks alongside Ward.

Quick Facts

  • FrontmanScooter Ward, the band's only constant member and primary songwriter
  • Early boostFred Durst of Limp Bizkit championed the band and had Ward record acoustic tracks
  • Peak albumYear of the Spider (2003) debuted at number three with 101,000 first-week copies
  • Signature hit'Stupid Girl,' the band's only Billboard Hot 100 entry
  • Roster alumGuitarist Terry Balsamo left in 2004 to join Evanescence
  • Studio albumsSix, from Cold (1998) to The Things We Can't Stop (2019)

Creative Fingerprint

Scooter Ward's voice on every page: he is the sole lyricist across all six albums and wrote the debut's music alone, with the band sharing music credit from the second album and co-writers arriving on the later records.

The Story

Cold is an American rock band from Neptune Beach, Florida, founded in 1998. Led by vocalist and primary songwriter Scooter Ward, the band built their sound around Ward's confessional lyrics over a post-grunge guitar dynamic shaped by a rotating cast of co-writers and producers. Their 2000 album 13 Ways to Bleed on Stage reached Gold certification in the United States, and Year of the Spider (2003) debuted at number three on the Billboard 200. After a breakup in 2006, the band reformed in 2009 and has continued releasing music.

Awards & Recognition

13 Ways to Bleed on Stage certified Gold by the RIAA
Year of the Spider debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 (2003)
'Stupid Girl' was the band's only single to reach the Billboard Hot 100

Frequently Asked Questions Cold

Did Cold write their own songs?
Yes. Frontman Scooter Ward is the sole credited lyricist on every Cold album and wrote all the music himself on the 1998 debut. From 13 Ways to Bleed on Stage (2000) on, the band shared music-writing credit collectively, and later records brought in co-writers like Sam McCandless and Lindsay Manfredi alongside Ward.
Who is the lead singer of Cold?
Scooter Ward is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and primary songwriter of Cold, and he is the band's only constant member since its founding in Neptune Beach, Florida in 1998. His confessional lyrics define the band's sound.
Who wrote 'Stupid Girl'?
'Stupid Girl' was written by Scooter Ward, with the band credited on the music, for the 2003 album Year of the Spider. It became Cold's only single to reach the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 87.
What is Cold's most successful album?
Year of the Spider (2003) is their most successful album, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200 with over 101,000 copies sold in its first week. Its earlier album 13 Ways to Bleed on Stage (2000) earned Gold certification.
How did Fred Durst help Cold?
Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit was an early champion of the band, and after being impressed by their music he invited Scooter Ward to record acoustic tracks. That support helped raise Cold's profile in the late 1990s post-grunge and nu-metal scene.
Did a member of Cold join Evanescence?
Yes. Guitarist Terry Balsamo left Cold in January 2004 to join @@mdlink0@@, replacing Ben Moody. He became a key co-writer for Evanescence on their later albums.
How many albums has Cold released?
Cold have released six studio albums: Cold (1998), 13 Ways to Bleed on Stage (2000), Year of the Spider (2003), A Different Kind of Pain (2005), Superfiction (2011), and The Things We Can't Stop (2019). The band broke up in 2006 and reformed in 2009.
Who wrote 'No One'?
'No One' was written by Scooter Ward, with the band credited on the music, for the 2000 album 13 Ways to Bleed on Stage. It was one of the singles that pushed the album to Gold certification.

Sources

Wikipedia: Cold (band) Year of the Spider - Wikipedia