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Cold Chisel

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description Cold Chisel Overview

The cold chisel is designed for cutting into materials without the need for percussive force, making it ideal for delicate tasks like cutting through metal fittings embedded in stone or scoring precise lines in cured mortar. It requires a controlled, slicing motion rather than a heavy blow. While less powerful than a point chisel, its precision makes it invaluable for restoration work and detailed architectural cutting where structural integrity must be maintained.

help Cold Chisel FAQ

Is Cold Chisel a tool or a rock band here?

In the rock-band category, Cold Chisel refers to the Australian pub rock band, not the metalworking tool. The band formed in Adelaide in 1973.

Who are the key members of Cold Chisel?

The classic lineup centers on Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, Don Walker, Phil Small, and Steve Prestwich. Walker wrote many of the band's signature songs, while Barnes became one of Australia's best-known rock singers.

What Cold Chisel album should a new listener start with?

East from 1980 is one of the usual entry points because it includes major songs like Cheap Wine and Choirgirl. Circus Animals from 1982 is another core studio album.

Did Cold Chisel reunite after breaking up?

Yes. Cold Chisel broke up in the early 1980s but reunited multiple times, including later albums such as No Plans in 2012 and Blood Moon in 2019.