Their shows were frequently violent, involving vicious fights that often included stabbings and beatings with various weapons.
Cold as Life drew musical influence from such bands as Negative Approach, Sheer Terror, Discharge, 4 Skins, Cro-Mags, Black Sabbath, and Slayer.
In early 2007, a reunion tour was organized by former members but featured Enzo D and Jake Bulldog (of fellow Detroit band Dogz of War) on vocals and Guitar instead of co-founder Jeff Gunnells.
[4] The band now consists of Jeff Gunnells (vocals and guitar), bassist Craig Holloway, guitarists Matt Martin and John Music, and drummer Jesse Wright.
[6] That same year Cold as Life released an album with recordings stretching from 1988 to 1993 called "In Memory Of Rodney A. Barger 1970-1993".