Published: May 15, 2026 · 12:59 AM EDT
The New York hardcore veterans continue the rollout surrounding their comeback album arriving this week through Napalm Records
Pro-Pain have unveiled the new lyric video for “Stone Cold Anger”, the title track from the band’s upcoming studio album of the same name, scheduled for release on May 15, 2026 through Napalm Records.
The release marks the first new Pro-Pain studio album in eleven years and additionally represents the band’s debut for Napalm Records.
Rockum previously covered the album announcement in Pro-Pain Release 'Scorched Earth' Lyric Video and Announce 'Stone Cold Anger' Album After 11-Year Hiatus.
According to vocalist and bassist Gary Meskil, the song addresses social frustration, political distrust, corruption, and the growing public demand for accountability.
Musically, the track combines melodic guitar passages with the band’s traditional hardcore aggression and groove-heavy approach, reinforcing the direct and confrontational style that has defined Pro-Pain since the early 1990s.
The new lyric video premiered alongside the beginning of the band’s current European touring cycle.
“Stone Cold Anger” was described by the band as a response to global tension and social unrest, while simultaneously serving as a reaffirmation of Pro-Pain’s longstanding hardcore identity after more than three decades of activity.
The album additionally marks the return of former guitarist Eric Klinger to the lineup.
Press reactions cited in advance of the release have positioned the album among the band’s strongest modern-era works, with several European publications comparing its impact favorably to classic Pro-Pain releases including “Foul Taste Of Freedom” (1993).
TRACKLIST — “STONE COLD ANGER”
“Oceans Of Blood”
“Stone Cold Anger”
“March Of The Giants”
“Uncle Sam Wants You!”
“Demonic Intervention”
“Rinse & Repeat”
“Hell or High Water”
“Scorched Earth”
“Jonestown Punch”
“Sky's the Limit”
FORMATS
LP Gatefold Splatter White/Black including A3 poster — Napalm Records mailorder exclusive
LP Gatefold Solid Orange — retail GSA exclusive
CD Digipak
Digital Album
TOUR DATES — 2026
5/13 — Essen, Germany — Turock
5/14 — Osnabrück, Germany — Bastard Club
5/15 — Alkmaar, Netherlands — HAL25 Herrie Festival
5/16 — Halle, Belgium — Skallyfest
5/22 — Loburg, Germany — Wir Leben Laut Festival
5/23 — Malle, Belgium — Kemphe Onderstroom
6/5 — Emmen, Netherlands — Pitfest
6/6 — Tilburg, Netherlands — Little Devil
6/12 — Leipzig, Germany — Red Bull Arena
6/13 — Leipzig, Germany — Red Bull Arena
6/14 — Kassel, Germany — Goldgrube
6/19 — Fehrbellin, Germany — Protzen Open Air Festival
6/20 — Lübeck, Germany — Riders Cafe
6/26 — Szczecin, Poland — Hells Bells Festival
6/27 — Avesta, Sweden — Krylbomangel Festival
7/2 — Trutnov, Czech Republic — Obscene Extreme Festival
7/3 — Frankfurt, Germany — Deutsche Bank Park
7/4 — Frankfurt, Germany — Deutsche Bank Park
7/10 — Cologne, Germany — MTC Club
7/11 — Gelsenkirchen, Germany — Veltins Arena
7/16 — Nottertal-Heilinger Höhen, Germany — G.O.N.D. Festival
7/17 — Marienberg, Germany — Rock Auf Dem Berg Festival
7/18 — Marburg, Germany — KFZ Marburg
7/24 — Munich, Germany — Free & Easy Festival
7/25 — Olomouc, Czech Republic — Pod Parou Festival
8/21 — Schmelz, Germany — Heartcore Island Open Air Festival
8/22 — Freiburg, Germany — Crash
8/29 — Wallesau, Germany — Wallesau Ist Blau Festival
11/14 — Eindhoven, Netherlands — Helldorado Festival
11/21 — Eindhoven, Netherlands — Revolution Calling Festival
LINEUP
Gary Meskil — bass, vocals
Jonas Sanders — drums
Greg Discenza — lead guitar
Eric Klinger — rhythm guitar
More than three decades after emerging from the New York hardcore scene, Pro-Pain continue preserving the confrontational spirit, groove-heavy aggression, and socially charged songwriting that originally established the band as one of the defining names of metallic hardcore during the 1990s.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
Watch the official lyric video for “Stone Cold Anger” below.
