Before Cold Chisel became one of the most popular bands in Australian music history, they were a group no record label wanted to sign. Cold Chisel’s pub rock songs were out of step with 1970s music trends and record labels were scared off by their volatility on and off stage. However Aussie punters were loving it, and Chisel were quickly building a reputation as a fierce live band that couldn’t be ignored.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the new millennium and Cold Chisel are back together, but not as a full-time band. They’re picking and choosing the gigs they want to play and only heading to the studio when they feel inspired to write. Just as they're planning to release new material for the first time in over a decade, Cold Chisel are struck by a tragedy that would rewrite the band's story forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 5 - Goodbye

It's 1983 and Cold Chisel are a band on the brink. After kicking out drummer Steve Prestwich, they rally to record a new album hoping it will rejuvenate the band. It doesn’t, and Cold Chisel announces they're breaking up, but not before doing one last tour. In the years after their split, Cold Chisel’s popularity skyrockets to a level no one saw coming.  Episode 5 coming Tuesday December 10.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 4 – Getting the band back together

Cold Chisel's popularity has exploded and now they’re the biggest band in Australia. People who hadn’t paid them any attention before were all of a sudden singing their praises. Chisel resented it, so they cooked up a scheme to take back control. Later, Cold Chisel's first US tour tumbles into chaos when their record label continues to ignore them and tensions within the band reach boiling point.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 3 - Eat This

When Cold Chisel finally lands a record deal, it's hardly a dream come true. They’re flat broke heading into the studio to record their debut album - forced to sleep on the studio floor and beg their label for a food allowance. The only thing keeping them going is playing live and their reputation as a ferocious live band is only getting stronger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 2 - Drink More, Fight Harder, F*ck Crazier

Episode 1 - No Commercial Potential

Think you know the full Cold Chisel story? Think again. Cold Chisel is a five part series on the rise, split and rebirth of one of Australia’s most successful and iconic rock bands. Featuring exclusive new interviews with all of the band members, the series dives into Cold Chisel’s most iconic moments, features stories never before heard and after 50 years what keeps the band coming back together. Coming November 19 only on LiSTNR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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