Pro-Pain

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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.<ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C. (2001) The Great Metal Discography, MOJO Books, Template:ISBN, p. 431-2</ref>

HistoryEdit

Their debut album Foul Taste of Freedom was released in 1992, displaying hardcore punk and rap metal influences,<ref name="Huey">Huey, Steve "Foul Taste of Freedom Review", AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2011</ref> after which the band was signed to Roadrunner Records, who reissued the album the following year.<ref name="Strong" /><ref name="Larkin">Larkin, Colin (2000) The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music, Virgin Books, Template:ISBN, 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 autopsy.<ref name="Strong" /><ref name="Larkin" />

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.<ref name="Prato">Prato, Greg "Act of God Review", AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2011</ref> 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to "unexpected circumstances regarding some potentially serious health issues."Template:Citation needed He had since been replaced by Adam Phillips of Indorphine, who stayed until 2019 when current guitarist Greg Discenza replaced him.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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Pro-Pain remains active as of 2022, and they are currently working on their follow-up to Voice of Rebellion.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Band membersEdit

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

CurrentEdit

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)

FormerEdit

Tom Klimchuck – lead and 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)
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)

TimelineEdit

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