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 Books, , p. 431-2

History

Their debut album ''Foul Taste of Freedom'' was released in 1992, displaying hardcore punk and rap metal influences,Huey, Steve
''Foul Taste of Freedom'' Review
, AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2011 after which the band was signed to

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, 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 after they had relocated to Sarasota, Florida. The same label released ''Round 6'' in 2000 and the live album ''Road Rage'' in 2001.Prato, Greg
''Act of God'' Review
, AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2011 In 2004, they released their first album for

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, ''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 He had since been replaced by Adam Phillips of Indorphine, who stayed until 2019 when current guitarist Greg Discenza replaced him.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

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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 – 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/

*''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 Records, 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 Records, AFM

Tribute albums

*''Run for Cover'' (2003), Spitfire

DVD

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

References

External links

Official website
*[ Pro-Pain] at AllMusic
Interview with Gary Meskil
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