NEWS: Pro-Pain swim in the blood!

Its sweet sixteen for New York Hardcore veterans Pro-Pain as they announce their signing to Napalm Records for an incredible sixteenth studio album in “Stone Cold Anger“. A 15th May release date has been agreed for the bands first record in eleven years with “Oceans Of Blood” a first demonstration of its power. That follows the news that the band will be in Germany later this year, the warning signs of a European festival circuit seemingly beginning to present themselves. Pre-orders are available over at bandcamp.

Gary Meskil comments: “A common thread runs through the lion’s share of lyrics found in Stone Cold Anger. Much of it has to do with retribution, and our first single, ‘Oceans Of Blood’, is representative of that. The frustration among people worldwide regarding the rampant corruption and criminality of their governments has reached a breaking point. Wars are being waged in their names, without any consent, funded by their own hard-earned tax dollars. With rising living costs and inflation eroding the value of money, tensions are rising. We’ve already seen this reach a critical level in countries like Sri Lanka, France, and more recently, Nepal, where desperate citizens have taken drastic actions against corrupt politicians, even resorting to violence and destruction of property. When those in power evade accountability for their actions, it leaves the populace with little choice but to assert their rights and take back control. 

Thank you to our fans worldwide for 35 years of unwavering support. After a decade away from the recording studio, we return with Stone Cold Anger—an album forged from global tension and the rising demand for accountability. Our first single, ‘Oceans of Blood,’ captures the outrage felt as corruption, injustice, and economic pressure push people to their limits.”

You can catch Pro-Pain live in Europe as follows:

13.05.2026 DE – Essen / Turock
14.05.2026 DE – Osnabrück / Bastard Club
19.06.2026 DE – Fehrbellin / Protzen Open Air
21.08.2026 DE – Schmelz / Heartcore Island Open Air