Pro-Pain
| Pro-Pain | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New York City, New York, United States |
| Genres | New York hardcore Groove metal |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Regain, Rawhead, Inc. |
| Associated acts | Crumbsuckers, Böhse Onkelz, Indorphine |
| Website | www.pro-pain.com |
| Members | |
| Gary Meskil Adam Phillips Marshall Stephens Rick Halverson |
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Pro-Pain is a New York-based hardcore band formed in 1991 by vocalist and bass guitarist Gary Meskil and drummer Dan Richardson, both former members of Crumbsuckers.[1] Debut album Foul Taste of Freedom was released in 1992, displaying hardcore punk and rap metal influences,[2] after which the band signed to Roadrunner Records, who reissued the album the following year.[1][3] Second album The Truth Hurts was initially banned due to the sleeve artwork, featuring a picture of an stitched-up woman after an autopsy.[1][3] The band has released several more albums with a varying line-up over the years. The self-produced album Act of God (1999) saw the band signed to Nuclear Blast Records after they had relocated to Sarasota, the same label releasing Round 6 in 2000 and the live album Road Rage in 2001.[4] In 2004 they reelased 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 He has since been replaced by Adam Phillips (INDORPHINE).
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[edit] Band members
[edit] Current members
- Gary Meskil – bass guitar, vocals (1992 – present)
- Marshall Stephens – rhythm guitar (2007 – present)
- Rick Halverson – drums (2009 – present)
- Adam Phillips – lead guitar, rhythm guitar (2011–Present)
[edit] Former members
- Tom Klimchuck – lead guitar, rhythm guitar (1992–1994, 1996–2011)
- Dan Richardson – drums (1992–1997)
- 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)
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
- Foul Taste of Freedom (1992), Energy/Roadrunner
- The Truth Hurts (1994), Roadrunner
- Contents Under Pressure (1996), Energy/Edel
- Pro-Pain (1998), Rawhead
- Act of God (1999), Nuclear Blast
- Round 6 (2000), Nuclear Blast
- Shreds of Dignity (2002), Spitfire
- Fistful of Hate (2004), Candlelight
- Prophets of Doom (2005), Candlelight
- Age of Tyranny - The Tenth Crusade (2007), Rawhead
- No End in Sight (2008), Regain
- Absolute Power (2010), Regain
[edit] Live albums
- Road Rage (2001), Nuclear Blast
[edit] Compilation albums
- Best of Pro-Pain (1998), High-Gain/Mayhem
- Best of Pro-Pain II (2005), Candlelight
[edit] Tribute albums
- Run for Cover (2003)
[edit] DVD
- Raw Video (2005), Warner Bros.
[edit] References
- ^ 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 2011-01-27
- ^ 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 2011-01-27
