Hardcore Torchbearers PRO-PAIN Drop Second Single + Video ‘March Of The Giants’

Hardcore torchbearers PRO-PAIN share “March Of The Giants”, the second single off their long-awaited album Stone Cold Anger, out May 15, 2026 via Napalm Records. With their first album in 11 years, the New York legends—rising alongside Madball, Agnostic Front, and Sick Of It All—prove that they stayed on top of their heavy game throughout the years. “March Of The Giants” is David vs. Goliath—the pursuit of triumph over fear. With it, PRO-PAIN capture a story present throughout history: the oppressed versus the oppressors, a plutocratic class keeping a tight grip on everyone else. With added elements of oligarchy and technocracy, the scale of what the ordinary person is up against becomes even clearer. The impressive “March Of The Giants” shows PRO-PAIN continuously stoking up the fires in politically dark times, kicking down doors 35 years into their career.

The video for the new song was filmed in Belgium—specifically in Mons and Charleroi—and directed by Ludo Colapietro for COLAFILMSTUDIOS.

Gary Meskil about “March Of The Giants”:
“The second single from our upcoming album, Stone Cold Anger, is ‘March Of The Giants’—a song about standing tall and moving forward together to challenge oppressive forces and create real change. It was the first track completed for the new album, written with assistance from Eric Klinger and our former guitarist, Matt Sheridan.”

Rhythm guitarist Eric Klinger adds:
“We are thrilled that our previous single was so well received, and we hope you equally enjoy this one. Thank you all for the overwhelming support!”

Legendary New York hardcore juggernauts PRO-PAIN make their debut on Napalm Records with their sixteenth studio album, Stone Cold Anger, out on May 15, 2026. Their first release in eleven years showcases the band’s explosive energy in its purest form: Stone Cold Anger unfolds heavy, angry, and ready as ever—proving PRO-PAIN haven’t lost even an ounce of strength. An exceptionally catchy offering, the new album fortifies its groovy melodies and stirring guitar riffs with furious and inciting, anthemic vocals, turning the ten new songs into worthy follow-ups to their 3.5M-stream hit “Voice Of Rebellion” (2015).

Stone Cold Anger is an enthralling, memorable, and triumphant milestone for PRO-PAIN, and an impressive demonstration of power. See you in the pit!

Gary Meskil about Stone Cold Anger:
“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.”

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The highly anticipated new album (which features the return of former guitarist Eric Klinger) opens up with the punishing “Oceans Of Blood”, an energetic and captivating track which confirms once again that the hardcore icons have not lost one bit of their relentless anger in the last 35 years. The title track abruptly commences with soaring melodic guitars acting as sirens around frontman and bassist Gary Meskil’s commanding barks. Aptly named “March Of The Giants” is just that, a show of brute force layered upon an ever-so-heavy groove-laden foundation. “Uncle Sam Wants You!” displays a more rock ’n’ roll attitude, complete with a driving bass line and distinct social commentary; the raw and honest vibe continues throughout “Demonic Intervention” and “Rinse & Repeat”. Meskil’s raspy shouts fill the melodies of “Hell Or High Water” before PRO-PAIN forge onward and into the anthemic “Scorched Earth”—fiercely belting “And so it begins…” The following track, “Jonestown Punch”, galvanizes with stirring, up-tempo two-steps before “Sky’s The Limit” rounds off the album with catchy sing-along choruses.

Stone Cold Anger tracklisting:

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

PRO-PAIN LIVE 2026
13.05.2026 DE – Essen / Turock
14.05.2026 DE – Osnabrück / Bastard Club
15.05.2026 NL – Alkmaar / HAL25 Herrie Festival
16.05.2026 BE – Halle / Skallyfest
22.05.2026 DE – Loburg / Wir Leben Laut Festival
23.05.2026 BE – Malle / Kemphe Onderstroom
05.06.2026 NL – Emmen / Pitfest
06.06.2026 NL – Tilburg / Little Devil
12.06.2026 DE – Leipzig / Red Bull Arena
13.06.2026 DE – Leipzig / Red Bull Arena
14.06.2026 DE – Kassel / Goldgrube
19.06.2026 DE – Fehrbellin / Protzen Open Air Festival
20.06.2026 DE – Lubeck /Riders Cafe
26.06.2026 PL – Szczecin / Hells Bells Festival
27.06.2026 SE – Avesta / Krylbomangel Festival
02.07.2026 CZ – Trutnov / Obscene Extreme Festival
03.07.2026 DE – Frankfurt / Deutsche Bank Park
04.07.2026 DE – Frankfurt / Deutsche Bank Park
10.07.2026 DE – Cologne / MTC-Club
11.07.2026 DE – Gelsenkirchen / Veltins Arena Adenauer Allee
16.07.2026 DE – Nottertal-Heilinger Hohen / G.O.N.D. Festival
17.07.2026 DE – Marienberg / Rock Auf Dem Berg Festival
18.07.2026 DE – Marburg / KFZ Marburg
24.07.2026 DE – Munich / Free & Easy Festival
25.07.2026 CZ – Olomouc / Pod Parou Festival
21.08.2026 DE – Schmelz / Heartcore Island Open Air Festival
22.08.2026 DE – Freiburg / Crash
29.08.2026 DE – Wallesau / Wallesau Ist Blau Festival
14.11.2026 NL – Eindhoven / Helldorado Festival
21.11.2026 NL – Eindhoven / Revolution Calling Festival

PRO-PAIN is:
Gary Meskil – Bass, Vocals
Jonas Sanders – Drums
Greg Discenza – Lead Guitar
Eric Klinger – Rhythm Guitar

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