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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 Crumbsuckers was an American crossover thrash band formed by bass player Gary Meskil in 1982, in Baldwin, Nassau County, New York. Crumbsuckers combined thrash and hardcore punk sounds and themes, making an impact on the scene with their 1986 ...
.Strong, Martin C. (2001) ''The Great Metal Discography'', MOJO Books, , p. 431-2


History

Their debut album ''Foul Taste of Freedom'' was released in 1992, displaying
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and
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influences,Huey, Steve
''Foul Taste of Freedom'' Review
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AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ...
. Retrieved January 27, 2011 after which the band was signed to
Roadrunner Records Roadrunner Records is an American record label focused on heavy metal and hard rock bands. Founded in the Netherlands in 1980, it is now a division of Warner Music Group and is based in New York City. History The label was launched in 1980 in t ...
, who reissued the album the following year.Larkin, Colin (2000) ''The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music'', Virgin Books, , p. 316-7 Their second album ''The Truth Hurts'' was initially banned due to the sleeve artwork, featuring a picture of a stitched-up woman after an
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. 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 Nuclear Blast is a record label and mail order record distributor with subsidiaries in Germany, the United States and Brazil. The label was founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger in Germany. Originally releasing hardcore punk records, the label mov ...
after they had relocated to
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. The same label released ''Round 6'' in 2000 and the live album ''Road Rage'' in 2001.Prato, Greg
''Act of God'' Review
,
AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ...
. Retrieved January 27, 2011 In 2004, they released their first album for
Candlelight Records Candlelight Records is a British record label based in England and founded by former Extreme Noise Terror bassist Lee Barrett, though it has had a division in the United States since January 2001. Candlelight Records specialises in black metal ...
, ''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 Indorphine is an American alternative metal band from Orlando, Florida. History Like many influential grassroots bands before them, Indorphine began in the garage of lead singer Jimmy Grant as he, and high school friend and drummer Everett Sa ...
, 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

With Full Force Full Force (previously With Full Force) is a German heavy metal music, heavy metal and hardcore punk-oriented music festival held annually since 1994. The 2011 edition took place between 1 and 3 July at Roitzschjora airport in Löbnitz. Lineups ...
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Current

*Gary Meskil – bass, vocals (1991–present) *Greg Discenza – lead guitar (2019–present) *Matt Sheridan – rhythm guitar (2016–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 Dave Chavarri is a Peruvian American musician, and is the founder, producer, manager, and drummer for the band Ill Niño, and Terror Universal. He is also the former drummer for bands Soulfly, Pro-Pain, M.O.D., Merauder and Lȧȧz Rockit, and ...
– 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


Discography


Studio albums

*''Foul Taste of Freedom'' (1992), Energy/
Roadrunner Records Roadrunner Records is an American record label focused on heavy metal and hard rock bands. Founded in the Netherlands in 1980, it is now a division of Warner Music Group and is based in New York City. History The label was launched in 1980 in t ...
*''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 Nuclear Blast is a record label and mail order record distributor with subsidiaries in Germany, the United States and Brazil. The label was founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger in Germany. Originally releasing hardcore punk records, the label mov ...
*''Round 6'' (2000), Nuclear Blast/
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*''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 Regain Records was a Swedish-based independent record label. The label predominantly released death metal and black metal albums. Regain Records was founded from what remained of the former label, Wrong Again Records, by Per Gyllenbäck in 19 ...
*''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),
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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),
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DVD

*''Raw Video'' (2001 (EU) / 2004 (US)),
Nuclear Blast Nuclear Blast is a record label and mail order record distributor with subsidiaries in Germany, the United States and Brazil. The label was founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger in Germany. Originally releasing hardcore punk records, the label mov ...
/ Candlelight


References


External links


Official website
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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.Strong, Martin C. (2001) ''The Great Metal Discography'', MOJO ...
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Interview with Gary Meskil
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