G.I. Joe Cold Slither Concert (Presented by Hasbro & Reigning Phoenix Music)

For anyone who grew up in the ‘80s fearing the supposed danger of heavy metal music, the animated G.I. Joe delivered the ultimate tongue-in-cheek warning in the form of Cold Slither — a villainous, subliminal-message-packing metal band formed by Cobra’s Dreadnoks. The animated rockers hypnotized audiences with their evil-but-catchy anthem “Cold Slither.” Now, forty years later, the band is making the leap from cartoon to real life for their first-ever live performance at San Diego Comic-Con 2025.

Presented by Hasbro and Reigning Phoenix Music, Cold Slither will take over Brick by Brick (1130 Buenos Ave) in San Diego on Thursday, July 24 at 9pm (doors open at 8pm), for a one-night-only concert event. Brought to life by metal veterans Gus Rios as Zartan, Ross Sewage as Torch, Matt Harvey as Ripper, and Andy Selway as Buzzer.

Fans will be able to headbang along to a full slate of original tracks, including the classic “Cold Slither” and new songs like “Thunder Machine” and “Master of Disguise.” Plus, attendees will be able to purchase limited-edition show-only gear including an exclusive t-shirts, posters, LPs, CDs and collectible pin sets at the concert.

Tickets are available now for $42.66. The event is 21+, with a capacity of 450.