Pro-Pain

Pro-Pain
Pro-Pain
	Pro-Pain at Reload Festival 2018
Background information
Origin	New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Groove metal; thrash metal; hardcore punk; tough guy hardcore;
Years active	1991–present
Labels	Regain; Rawhead, Inc.;
Members	Gary Meskil; Greg Discenza; Matt Sheridan; Jonas Sanders
Website	pro-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.^[5]

History

Their debut album Foul Taste of Freedom was released in 1992, displaying hardcore punk and rap metal influences,^[6] after which the band was signed to Roadrunner Records, who reissued the album the following year.^[5]^[7] 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.^[5]^[7]

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.^[8] 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due to "unexpected circumstances regarding some potentially serious health issues."^{[citation needed]} He had since been replaced by Adam Phillips of Indorphine, who stayed until 2019 when current guitarist Greg Discenza replaced him.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.^[9] Pro-Pain remains active as of 2022, and they are currently working on their follow-up to Voice of Rebellion.^[10]

Band members

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

Current

Gary Meskil – bass, vocals (1991–present)
Greg Discenza – lead guitar (2019–present)
Eric Klinger – rhythm guitar (1999-2007, 2024–present)
Jonas Sanders – drums (2012–present)

Former

Tom Klimchuck – lead guitar, rhythm guitar (1991–1994, 1996–2011)
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)
Matt Sheridan – rhythm guitar (2016–2024)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

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

Road Rage (2001), Nuclear Blast/Spitfire

Compilation albums

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

Tribute albums

Run for Cover (2003), Spitfire

DVD

Raw Video (2001 (EU) / 2004 (US)), Nuclear Blast/Candlelight

References

^ "Redisovering the '90s Post-Thrash Groove Metal Scene". VH1. August 12, 2015. Archived from the original on July 31, 2018.
^ "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.
^ "Pro Pain: '20 Years Of Hardcore' Trailer Released". Blabbermouth.net. August 25, 2011. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
^ Paratt, Gregg. "Pro-Pain The Final Revolution". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c Strong, Martin C. (2001) The Great Metal Discography, MOJO Books, ISBN 1-84195-185-4, p. 431-2
^ Huey, Steve "Foul Taste of Freedom Review", AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2011
^ ^a ^b Larkin, Colin (2000) The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music, Virgin Books, ISBN 0-7535-0427-8, p. 316-7
^ Prato, Greg "Act of God Review", AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2011
^ "Pro-Pain Frontman Victim of Robbery and Attempted Murder in Brussels". Loudwire. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
^ "Pro-Pain - Announce Summer/Fall 2022 European Tour Dates". Metal Storm. July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022.

External links

[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] Paratt, Gregg. "Pro-Pain The Final Revolution". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 10, 2024.

[Strong-5] Strong, Martin C. (2001) The Great Metal Discography, MOJO Books, ISBN 1-84195-185-4, p. 431-2

[Huey-6] Huey, Steve "Foul Taste of Freedom Review", AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2011

[Larkin-7] Larkin, Colin (2000) The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music, Virgin Books, ISBN 0-7535-0427-8, p. 316-7

[Prato-8] Prato, Greg "Act of God Review", AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2011

[9] "Pro-Pain Frontman Victim of Robbery and Attempted Murder in Brussels". Loudwire. Retrieved July 7, 2017.

[10] "Pro-Pain - Announce Summer/Fall 2022 European Tour Dates". Metal Storm. July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022.

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