Pro-Pain

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Pro-Pain
Pro-Pain at Reload Festival 2018
Pro-Pain at Reload Festival 2018
Background information
OriginNew York City, New York, U.S.
Genres
Years active1991–present
Labels
MembersGary Meskil
Greg Discenza
Matt Sheridan
Jonas Sanders
Websitepro-pain.com

Pro-Pain is an American heavy metal band based in New York City, formed in 1991 by vocalist and bassist Gary Meskil and drummer Dan Richardson, both former members of Crumbsuckers.[4]

History[edit]

Their debut album Foul Taste of Freedom was released in 1992, displaying hardcore punk and rap metal influences,[5] after which the band was signed to Roadrunner Records, who reissued the album the following year.[4][6] Their second album The Truth Hurts was initially banned due to the sleeve artwork, featuring a picture of a stitched-up woman after an autopsy.[4][6]

The band has released several more albums with a varying line-up over the years, with Meskil being the only constant member. The self-produced album Act of God saw the band signed to Nuclear Blast Records after they had relocated to Sarasota, Florida. The same label released Round 6 in 2000 and the live album Road Rage in 2001.[7] In 2004, they released their first album for Candlelight Records, Fistful of Hate. Tom Klimchuck left the band in 2011 due to "unexpected circumstances regarding some potentially serious health issues."[citation needed] He had since been replaced by Adam Phillips of Indorphine, who stayed until 2019 when current guitarist Greg Discenza replaced him. On 3 July 2017, Gary Meskil was the victim of a robbery and attempted murder in Belgium while on tour with Pro-Pain in support of their 2015 album Voice of Rebellion.[8] Pro-Pain remains active as of 2022, and they are currently working on their follow-up to Voice of Rebellion.[9]

Band members[edit]

  • Pro-Pain live at With Full Force 2018
  • Gary Meskil
    Gary Meskil
  • Adam Phillips
    Adam Phillips
  • Matt Sheridan
    Matt Sheridan
  • Jonas Sanders
    Jonas Sanders

Current[edit]

  • Gary Meskil – bass, vocals (1991–present)
  • Greg Discenza – lead guitar (2019–present)
  • Matt Sheridan – rhythm guitar (2016–present)
  • Jonas Sanders – drums (2012–present)

Former[edit]

  • Tom Klimchuck – lead guitar, rhythm guitar (1991–1994, 1996–2011)
  • Tom Kurtz - drums (1991)
  • Dan Richardson – drums (1991–1997)
  • Nick St. Denis – guitar (1994–1995)
  • Mike Hollman – guitar (1994–1995)
  • Rob Moschetti – guitar (1996–1998)
  • Eric Klinger – guitar (1999–2007)
  • Dave Chavarri – drums (1997–1998)
  • Mike Hanzel – drums (1998)
  • Eric Matthews – drums (1999–2003)
  • Rich Ferjanic – drums (2003–2004)
  • JC Dwyer – drums (2004–2009)
  • Rick Halverson – drums (2009–2011)
  • Marshall Stephens – guitar (2007–2016)
  • Adam Phillips – guitar (2011–2019)

Timeline[edit]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

  • Foul Taste of Freedom (1992), Energy/Roadrunner Records
  • The Truth Hurts (1994), Energy/Roadrunner
  • Contents Under Pressure (1996), Energy/Concrete
  • Pro-Pain (1998), High Gain/Mayhem
  • Act of God (1999), High Gain/Nuclear Blast Records
  • Round 6 (2000), Nuclear Blast/Spitfire
  • Shreds of Dignity (2002), Nuclear Blast
  • Fistful of Hate (2004), Continental/Candlelight
  • Prophets of Doom (2005), Continental
  • Age of Tyranny – The Tenth Crusade (2007), Continental/Candlelight
  • No End in Sight (2008), Continental
  • Absolute Power (2010), Continental/Regain
  • Straight to the Dome (2012), Sunny Bastards/Nuclear Blast
  • The Final Revolution (2013), SPV Steamhammer
  • Voice of Rebellion (2015), SPV Steamhammer

Live albums[edit]

Compilation albums[edit]

  • Best of Pro-Pain (1998), High-Gain/Mayhem
  • Best of Pro-Pain II (2005), Candlelight
  • 20 Years of Hardcore (2011), AFM

Tribute albums[edit]

DVD[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Redisovering the '90s Post-Thrash Groove Metal Scene". VH1. August 12, 2015. Archived from the original on July 31, 2018.
  2. ^ "PRO-PAIN Act Of God (Nuclear Blast America)". CMJ New Music Report. Vol. 57, no. 607. CMJ Network, Inc. March 1, 1999. p. 33. ISSN 0890-0795.
  3. ^ "Pro Pain: '20 Years Of Hardcore' Trailer Released". Blabbermouth.net. August 25, 2011. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  4. ^ a b c Strong, Martin C. (2001) The Great Metal Discography, MOJO Books, ISBN 1-84195-185-4, p. 431-2
  5. ^ Huey, Steve "Foul Taste of Freedom Review", AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2011
  6. ^ a b Larkin, Colin (2000) The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music, Virgin Books, ISBN 0-7535-0427-8, p. 316-7
  7. ^ Prato, Greg "Act of God Review", AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2011
  8. ^ "Pro-Pain Frontman Victim of Robbery and Attempted Murder in Brussels". Loudwire. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
  9. ^ "Pro-Pain - Announce Summer/Fall 2022 European Tour Dates". Metal Storm. July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022.

External links[edit]

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