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'''Pro-Pain''' is an ] ] band. They originally played just ] but later gained influences from ] and ]. | |||
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Their newest releases are compilations of songs protesting the current American President George W. Bush. | |||
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| origin = ], New York, U.S. | |||
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*]<ref>{{cite web|date=August 12, 2015|title=Redisovering the '90s Post-Thrash Groove Metal Scene|url=https://www.vh1.com/news/h0tfpf/90s-post-thrash-groove-metal-scene|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731031546/http://www.vh1.com/news/45371/90s-post-thrash-groove-metal-scene/|archive-date=July 31, 2018|publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
*]<ref>{{cite magazine |date=March 1, 1999 |volume=57 |number=607 |issn=0890-0795 |magazine=CMJ New Music Report |publisher=CMJ Network, Inc. |title=PRO-PAIN Act Of God (Nuclear Blast America) |page=33}}</ref> | |||
*]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/pro-pain-20-years-of-hardcore-trailer-released/ |title=Pro Pain: '20 Years Of Hardcore' Trailer Released |website=] |date=August 25, 2011 |access-date=December 11, 2017}}</ref> | |||
*]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Paratt |first1=Gregg |title=Pro-Pain The Final Revolution |url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/pro-pain-final_revolution |website=] |access-date=10 November 2024}}</ref> | |||
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| years_active = 1991–present | |||
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*Dinkins Buddies}} | |||
| website = {{url|pro-pain.com}} | |||
| current_members = Gary Meskil<br />Greg Discenza<br />Matt Sheridan<br />Jonas Sanders | |||
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'''Pro-Pain''' is an American ] band based in New York City, formed in 1991 by vocalist and bassist Gary Meskil and drummer Dan Richardson, both former members of ].<ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C. (2001) ''The Great Metal Discography'', MOJO Books, {{ISBN|1-84195-185-4}}, p. 431-2</ref> | |||
==Members== | |||
*]: Bass / Vocals | |||
*]: Lead Guitar | |||
*]: Rhythm Guitar | |||
*]: Drums | |||
*] : Backing Vocals / Fiddling | |||
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== History == | ||
Their debut album ''Foul Taste of Freedom'' was released in 1992, displaying ] and ] influences,<ref name="Huey">Huey, Steve "", ]. Retrieved January 27, 2011</ref> after which the band was signed to ], who reissued the album the following year.<ref name="Strong" /><ref name="Larkin">Larkin, Colin (2000) ''The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music'', Virgin Books, {{ISBN|0-7535-0427-8}}, p. 316-7</ref> Their second album ''The Truth Hurts'' was initially banned due to the sleeve artwork, featuring a picture of a stitched-up woman after an ].<ref name="Strong" /><ref name="Larkin" /> | |||
*]: (Rhythm Guitar / Vocals) - Left the band in July, 2007 | |||
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 ] after they had relocated to ]. The same label released ''Round 6'' in 2000 and the live album ''Road Rage'' in 2001.<ref name="Prato">Prato, Greg "", ]. Retrieved January 27, 2011</ref> In 2004, they released their first album for ], ''Fistful of Hate''. Tom Klimchuck left the band in 2011 due to "unexpected circumstances regarding some potentially serious health issues."{{Citation needed|date=December 2020}} He had since been replaced by Adam Phillips of ], 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''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/pro-pain-frontman-victim-of-robbery-and-attempted-murder-in-brussels/|title=Pro-Pain Frontman Victim of Robbery and Attempted Murder in Brussels|website=]|access-date=2017-07-07}}</ref> Pro-Pain remains active as of 2022, and they are currently working on their follow-up to ''Voice of Rebellion''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=46559|title=Pro-Pain - Announce Summer/Fall 2022 European Tour Dates|publisher=]|access-date=July 1, 2022|date=July 1, 2022}}</ref> | |||
*] (Drums) - Also Played For ] & Merauder; Currently Plays With ] | |||
== Band members == | |||
*] (Drums) - Also Played For ] & ] | |||
<gallery perrow="4" caption="Pro-Pain live at ] 2018" widths="180" heights="180"> | |||
Pro-Pain With Full Force 2018 14.jpg|Gary Meskil | |||
Pro-Pain With Full Force 2018 05.jpg|Adam Phillips | |||
Pro-Pain With Full Force 2018 01.jpg|Matt Sheridan | |||
Pro-Pain With Full Force 2018 02.jpg|Jonas Sanders | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== Current === | |||
*] (Lead Guitar) - Replaced Tom Klimchuk, who was struck by ], for most shows in 1992 and 1993 after the release of "Foul Taste of Freedom" | |||
*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 === | |||
*] (Drums) | |||
*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) | |||
*] – 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 === | ||
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*''Foul Taste Of Freedom'' 1993 | |||
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*''Best Of'' 1998 | |||
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*''Act Of God'' 1999 | |||
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*''Shreds Of Dignity'' 2002 | |||
*''Run For Cover (Cover-Album)'' 2003 | |||
*''Fistful Of Hate'' 2004 | |||
*''Prophets Of Doom'' 2005 | |||
*''Age of Tyranny - The Tenth Crusade'' 2007 | |||
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== Discography == | |||
=== Studio albums === | |||
*''Foul Taste of Freedom'' (1992), Energy/] | |||
*''The Truth Hurts'' (1994), Energy/Roadrunner | |||
*''Contents Under Pressure'' (1996), Energy/Concrete | |||
*''Pro-Pain'' (1998), High Gain/Mayhem | |||
*''Act of God'' (1999), High Gain/] | |||
*''Round 6'' (2000), Nuclear Blast/] | |||
*''Shreds of Dignity'' (2002), Nuclear Blast | |||
*''Fistful of Hate'' (2004), Continental/] | |||
*''Prophets of Doom'' (2005), Continental | |||
*''Age of Tyranny – The Tenth Crusade'' (2007), Continental/Candlelight | |||
*''No End in Sight'' (2008), Continental | |||
*'']'' (2010), Continental/] | |||
*''Straight to the Dome'' (2012), Sunny Bastards/Nuclear Blast | |||
*''The Final Revolution'' (2013), ] | |||
*''Voice of Rebellion'' (2015), SPV Steamhammer | |||
=== Live albums === | |||
*''Road Rage'' (2001), ]/] | |||
=== Compilation albums === | |||
*''Best of Pro-Pain'' (1998), High-Gain/Mayhem | |||
*''Best of Pro-Pain II'' (2005), ] | |||
*''20 Years of Hardcore'' (2011), ] | |||
=== Tribute albums === | |||
*''Run for Cover'' (2003), ] | |||
===DVD=== | |||
*''Raw Video'' (2001 (EU) / 2004 (US)), ]/] | |||
== References == | |||
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American metal band
Pro-Pain | |
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Pro-Pain at Reload Festival 2018 | |
Background information | |
Origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Genres | |
Years active | 1991–present |
Labels |
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Members | Gary Meskil Greg Discenza Matt Sheridan Jonas Sanders |
Website | pro-pain |
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.
History
Their debut album Foul Taste of Freedom was released in 1992, displaying hardcore punk and rap metal influences, after which the band was signed to Roadrunner Records, who reissued the album the following year. 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.
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. 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." 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. Pro-Pain remains active as of 2022, and they are currently working on their follow-up to Voice of Rebellion.
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.
- ^ 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
- ^ 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
Categories:- Hardcore punk groups from New York (state)
- American groove metal musical groups
- Musical groups established in 1991
- Nuclear Blast artists
- American thrash metal musical groups
- Heavy metal musical groups from New York (state)
- Musical groups from New York City
- 1991 establishments in New York City
- Candlelight Records artists