Genre(s):Thrash/Groove Metal/Hardcore
Lyrical Theme(s):Rebellion, Society, Hate
Origin: United States of America (New York City, NY)
Status:Active
Current line-up:Gary Meskil - Vocals, Bass (Crumbsuckers, Fa-Q)
Tom Klimchuck - Guitars (M.O.D., Crumbsuckers)
Marshall Stephens - Guitars (Gonemad, Shrill)
Rick Halverson - Drums (Cellador, Narcotic Self)
Former/Past Member(s): Guitars:Nick St. Denis (1994-1995) (Skinlab, Systematic, Bizarro (USA))
Rob Moschetti (1996-1998) (Hollow (USA), Mutilation, M.O.D., Undivided, Full Scale Riot, Generation Kill)
Mike Hollman (1994-1995) (Possessed, Bizarro (USA))
Eric Klinger (Built Upon Frustration, Bloodclot!, The Spudmonsters)
Drums:Dave Chavarri (1997-1998) (Lääz Rockit, M.O.D., Gothic Slam, Ill Nino, Merauder)
Dan Richardson (1991-1997) (Crumbsuckers, Life of Agony, Medication, Stereomud)
Mike Hanzel (1998) (Nightcrawler (USA))
Eric Matthews (Red Giant, The Spudmonsters)
J.C. Dwyer (Raped Ape)
Additional notes:The band started off with a metallic hardcore sound very much in the vein of Life of Agony and Spudmonsters (not surprising being that the band is/was comprised of past members of both bands) but gradually became a groove/thrash oriented band. Overtime, the band also incorporated many clean vocals as well as keyboards. Pro-Pain was born with Gary Meskil after he played during eight years in Crumbsuckers. In 1991 Crumbsuckers split-up and Gary Meskil, Dan Richardson, Chuck Lenihan and the other Crumbsuckers members except Robert Koebler also started up a band entitled
Heavy Rain prior to creating Pro-Pain.
Discography:Pro-Pain - Foul Taste of Freedom [full-length] - 1992Pro-Pain - State of Mind [single] - 1994
Pro-Pain - The Truth Hurts [full-length] - 1994Pro-Pain - Gunya Down [single] - 1996
Pro-Pain - Contents Under Pressure [full-length] - 1996 Pro-Pain - Best of Pro-Pain [best of/compilation] - 1998 Pro-Pain - Time [single] - 1998
Pro-Pain - Pro Pain [full-length] - 1998Pro-Pain - Act of God [full-length] - 1999Pro-Pain - Round 6 [full-length] - 2000 Pro-Pain - Best of Pro-Pain (Master Series) [best of/compilation] - 2001
Pro-Pain - Road Rage [live] - 2001 Pro-Pain - Shreds of Dignity [full-length] - 2002 Pro-Pain - Run For Cover [full-length] - 2003 Pro-Pain - Fistful of Hate [full-length] - 2004Pro-Pain - Prophets of Doom [full-length] - 2005Pro-Pain - Best Of Pro-Pain II [best of/compilation] - 2005Pro-Pain - Age of Tyranny - The Tenth Crusade [full-length] - 2007 Pro-pain - No End In Sight [full-length] - 2008 Pro-Pain - Absolute Power [full-length] - 2010Pro-Pain - Straight To The Dome [full-length] - 2012Pro-Pain - The Final Revolution [full-length] - 2013Pro-Pain - Voice Of Rebellion [full-length] - 2015*****
OfficialWebPage:http://www.myspace.com/propainspace