PAIN release their brand new video for ‘I Am‘. The album I Am was released on May 17th 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records. Filled with anthems like ‘Don’t Wake The Dead‘ and the hit single ‘Party In My Head‘, alongside atmospheric tracks such as ‘I Am‘ and ‘Fair Game,’ the album seamlessly blends uplifting catchiness with introspective moments, marking Tägtgren’s most personal and boldest work to date.
Peter Tägtgren comments: “I’m exited to see what Andrey came up with this time..”
PAIN have released their brand new album I Am via Nuclear Blast Records. Filled with anthems like ‘Don’t Wake The Dead‘ and the hit single ‘Party In My Head‘, alongside atmospheric tracks such as ‘I Am‘ and ‘Fair Game,’ the album seamlessly blends uplifting catchiness with introspective moments, marking Tägtgren’s most personal and boldest work to date. To celebrate the album release PAIN also shares their brand new music video for ‘Don’t Wake The Dead‘, which was written by Peter´s son Sebastian Tägtgren.
Peter Tägtgren comments: “The first time Seb showed me the song I was blown away, from the beginning to the end, so dark, yet so beautiful. After I heard the song I had a panic attack: “How do I sing on this? And what?”
It’s 2021 and a pandemic is strangling the world – and no one seems to be having fun. Seemingly tireless music freak Peter Tägtgren couldn’t care less as he hits the jackpot with – pardon the harsh language – a fucking catchy… well, party anthem. We are of course talking about the song ‘Party in My Head’ by Tägtgren’s synth-infused metal project PAIN.
“I don’t really know what it is about ‘Party in My Head’ that made – still makes – people go crazy for it… But what I do know for sure is that the song has already been enjoyed millions and millions of times. The numbers are pretty crazy! Of course, PAIN is no stranger to writing danceable and catchy, albeit metallic shit… It’s always been in the DNA of this project. But let’s face it: if the world really needs ‘party anthems’ from a cynical geezer like me, something’s seriously wrong”, Peter laughs.
Our beloved planet may be screwed, but there still doesn’t seem to be much wrong in PAIN‘s world as 2024 ticks fast on the calendar. There simply can’t be, because PAIN‘s eagerly awaited new studio album ‘I Am‘ is soon here – yes, after eight years of devoted waiting.
“The previous record “Coming Home” came out in 2016 – and of course there was a tour after that. In 2019, I released an album called “F & M” with Rammstein singer Till Lindemann, a project I left in 2020. In 2021, it was time for my death metal band Hypocrisy to get active with a new album “Worship” – and of course we toured again. If that wasn’t enough, let’s add that there was a studio album with Joe Lynn Turner in 2022… In other words: the last eight years have passed in the blink of an eye”, Peter sighs.
“After all this, it was the perfect time for PAIN to go full force again. I felt excited to say the least. Needless to say, the success of ‘Party in My Head’ gave the album process an explosive start!”
Let’s get one thing straight: the powerful-sounding I Am is truly a versatile – if not the most versatile – musical missile in PAIN‘s rich discography. The new songs go everywhere with heavy industrial riffs, haunting melancholic vibes and groove-filled rhythms – without forgetting surprises, of course.
“There’s no boundaries with PAIN. I just get an interesting idea for a song and along the way it can turn into anything. Sometimes I also like to deliberately surprise people by following an exciting musical path where unexpected things happen”, Peter describes.
“If I had one big goal this time, it was to add more intensity and edge to the songs. “Coming Home” turned out great, but looking back now, I was maybe a little too deep into my ‘David Bowie worship’ with the orchestral stuff and the acoustic guitars. This time around, I definitely wanted more tempo, aggressiveness and an industrial atmosphere. Going back towards the old times of PAIN? Maybe a bit…”
“I Am” is also more of a family affair than ever before. My son Sebastian – also a PAIN drummer – wrote the music of ‘Revolution’ and ‘Don’t Wake the Dead’. These absorbing songs add width to an already versatile album. All in all, completing “I Am” required a lot of composing, writing, thinking, experimenting, doing and re-doing. It was a long and sometimes challenging process, but never painful!”
Speaking of surprises… What song will give fans the biggest wow effect this time?
“It must be ‘Go With the Flow’. I dare to insist that when it starts rolling, even the deep connoisseurs of PAIN music are wondering what the heck is going on here. I would say it’s my ‘Depeche Mode in the 80s’ song'”, Peter laughs.
“Lyrically, ‘Go With the Flow’ represents a slightly brighter moment in the darkness. I always tend to think that everything is going to hell, but with this song I tell myself, ‘come on dude, let things be for once and go with the flow’.”
There may be these rare rays of light from the beacon, but darkness still prevails.
“The album’s title track starts with the line ‘there’s no hope in the valley of death’. And if I look at the lyrics, I could dig up a lot other examples of similar sinister moods. But hey, a sarcastic guy like me and such gloomy times we live in… Are you expecting some sunny faces here? Well, sunny or not, PAIN is going to be busy for the foreseeable future. There will be a lot of touring to support the record. Summer festivals, extensive tours here and there and more”, Peter says.
“And what about the future anyway? Ask me again in eight years and there have been a few studio albums from different bands, a lot of gigs and something else. Yes, I am what “I Am”…”
Today PAIN release their new single ‘Push The Pusher‘. Demonstrating their ability to blend electro grooves with fist-pumping rock, this track is presented with a stunning clip made by a dedicated video team, Midjourney and AI tools. All images in the video are generated by Ai and animated by two artists, Dmitry Alekseev and Sergey Kozlov, who created this special video in 2,5 months. The creators worked with a unique method, and developed this masterpiece for ‘Push The Pusher‘.
PAIN are back and prove to be more innovative, entertaining and daring than ever before. The new album I Am, will be released on May 17th via Nuclear Blast Records.
Peter Tägtgren comments: “Push The Pusher was the first song I started working on after PIMH. I was hungry for distortion and stomp, to create an industrial feeling again. Lyric wise it’s really about me, as I’ve heard more then half of my life..to grow up.”
PAIN announce their highly anticipated new album I Am, which will be released on May 17th via Nuclear Blast Records. With the first single ‘Go With The Flow‘, Swedish industrial project PAIN set the tone for their upcoming 9th album, I Am. Accompanied by a high-quality video featuring actor Peter Stormare (Palme d’Or awarded Dancer in the Dark, Fargo, Prison Break, The Big Lebowski) and Peter Tägtgren, PAIN makes a triumphant return.
Peter Tägtgren comments: “Go with the flow is taking me back to 80’s synth pop. It was an idea I had for a while to write in more of that direction, so I was taking out analog synths and going crazy, and of course I needed to come back to a catchy Pain chorus, hardest part was to write lyrics to the song, and to figure out what style to use to sing.. lyrics is about me, always being negative and need to let things go when things don’t go as planned, and brush it off and move on.”
I Just Dropped By (to say goodbye) Don’t Wake The Dead Go With The Flow Not For Sale Party In My Head I Am Push The Pusher The New Norm Revolution My Angel Fair Game
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It’s 2021 and a pandemic is strangling the world – and no one seems to be having fun. Seemingly tireless music freak Peter Tägtgren couldn’t care less as he hits the jackpot with – pardon the harsh language – a fucking catchy… well, party anthem. We are of course talking about the song ‘Party in My Head’ by Tägtgren’s synth-infused metal project PAIN.
“I don’t really know what it is about ‘Party in My Head’ that made – still makes – people go crazy for it… But what I do know for sure is that the song has already been enjoyed millions and millions of times. The numbers are pretty crazy! Of course, PAIN is no stranger to writing danceable and catchy, albeit metallic shit… It’s always been in the DNA of this project. But let’s face it: if the world really needs ‘party anthems’ from a cynical geezer like me, something’s seriously wrong”, Peter laughs.
Our beloved planet may be screwed, but there still doesn’t seem to be much wrong in PAIN‘s world as 2024 ticks fast on the calendar. There simply can’t be, because PAIN‘s eagerly awaited new studio album ‘I Am‘ is soon here – yes, after eight years of devoted waiting.
“The previous record “Coming Home” came out in 2016 – and of course there was a tour after that. In 2019, I released an album called “F & M” with Rammstein singer Till Lindemann, a project I left in 2020. In 2021, it was time for my death metal band Hypocrisy to get active with a new album “Worship” – and of course we toured again. If that wasn’t enough, let’s add that there was a studio album with Joe Lynn Turner in 2022… In other words: the last eight years have passed in the blink of an eye”, Peter sighs.
“After all this, it was the perfect time for PAIN to go full force again. I felt excited to say the least. Needless to say, the success of ‘Party in My Head’ gave the album process an explosive start!”
Let’s get one thing straight: the powerful-sounding I Am is truly a versatile – if not the most versatile – musical missile in PAIN‘s rich discography. The new songs go everywhere with heavy industrial riffs, haunting melancholic vibes and groove-filled rhythms – without forgetting surprises, of course.
“There’s no boundaries with PAIN. I just get an interesting idea for a song and along the way it can turn into anything. Sometimes I also like to deliberately surprise people by following an exciting musical path where unexpected things happen”, Peter describes.
“If I had one big goal this time, it was to add more intensity and edge to the songs. “Coming Home” turned out great, but looking back now, I was maybe a little too deep into my ‘David Bowie worship’ with the orchestral stuff and the acoustic guitars. This time around, I definitely wanted more tempo, aggressiveness and an industrial atmosphere. Going back towards the old times of PAIN? Maybe a bit…”
“I Am” is also more of a family affair than ever before. My son Sebastian – also a PAIN drummer – wrote the music of ‘Revolution’ and ‘Don’t Wake the Dead’. These absorbing songs add width to an already versatile album. All in all, completing “I Am” required a lot of composing, writing, thinking, experimenting, doing and re-doing. It was a long and sometimes challenging process, but never painful!”
Speaking of surprises… What song will give fans the biggest wow effect this time?
“It must be ‘Go With the Flow’. I dare to insist that when it starts rolling, even the deep connoisseurs of PAIN music are wondering what the heck is going on here. I would say it’s my ‘Depeche Mode in the 80s’ song'”, Peter laughs.
“Lyrically, ‘Go With the Flow’ represents a slightly brighter moment in the darkness. I always tend to think that everything is going to hell, but with this song I tell myself, ‘come on dude, let things be for once and go with the flow’.”
There may be these rare rays of light from the beacon, but darkness still prevails.
“The album’s title track starts with the line ‘there’s no hope in the valley of death’. And if I look at the lyrics, I could dig up a lot other examples of similar sinister moods. But hey, a sarcastic guy like me and such gloomy times we live in… Are you expecting some sunny faces here? Well, sunny or not, PAIN is going to be busy for the foreseeable future. There will be a lot of touring to support the record. Summer festivals, extensive tours here and there and more”, Peter says.
“And what about the future anyway? Ask me again in eight years and there have been a few studio albums from different bands, a lot of gigs and something else. Yes, I am what “I Am”…”
Today PAIN release their brand new song ‘Revolution’. PAIN also confirmed their set for Wacken Open Air next year.
Peter Tägtgren comments: “We wrote this song together,me and my son Sebastian, – he wrote all the music and I did the lyrics. And it turned out great. We are very proud of this song. The lyrics are about false information on social media and news, and for a normal person it’s hard to understand what is right and what is wrong.”
PAIN, the live band known for high-energy performances is thrilled to announce their highly anticipated ‘I AM’ European/UK Tour. With 17 countries and 33 cities on the itinerary, this tour promises an unforgettable experience for fans throughout Europe and UK. Prepare to be captivated by the raw energy and intensity of PAIN’s performances as they take the stage. Don’t miss out on this epic metal adventure!
After a six-year wait, PAIN is back in Europe and UK with their Tour ‘I AM’. Their absence has been felt, and now fans have the opportunity to experience this explosive energy once again.
“We start the new long journey with ‘I AM’ Tour right here. Couldn’t be more excited!” says Peter Tägtgren. “I will finally drop some new songs before the tour starts and can’t wait to get out in every corner of the world with PAIN. So I AM on Tour! Are you with me?”
Alongside Peter Tägtgren, PAIN features a powerhouse of musicians, including Sebastian Tägtgren on drums, Jonathan Olsson on bass, and Sebastian Svalland on guitar.
Fans can expect an energetic show filled with signature PAIN hits, including favorites like ‘Shut Your Mouth’, ‘Same Old Song’, ‘Call Me’ and their recent hit ‘Party in My Head’. And, as Peter has already promised, something fresh will be added to the setlist!
In an exciting announcement, PAIN will be joined by special guests ENSIFERUM, Swedish symphonic dark metal outfit ELEINE and Samurai Metal trio RYUJIN.
PAIN – ‘I AM’ Tour Dates 2023: 05.10. DE Köln – Essigfabrik 06.10. NL Drachten – Iduna 07.10. NL Hengelo – Metropool 08.10. BE Antwerp – Kavka Zappa 10.10. UK Glasgow – Ivory Blacks 11.10. UK Manchester – Rebellion 12.10. UK Brimingham – The Asylum 13.10. UK London – O2 Academy Islington 14.10. NL Amstelveen – P60 15.10. FR Paris – La Machine du Moulin Rouge 16.10. FR Nantes – Warehouse 18.10. PT Porto – Hard Club 19.10. PT Lisbon – RCA Lisbon 20.10. ES Madrid – Chango Club 21.10. ES Pamplona – Sala Totem Aretoa 22.10. FR Lyon – La Rayonne 23.10. CH Solothurn – Kofmehl 24.10. SI Ljbljana – Cvetlicarna 25.10. IT Trezzo sull’Adda – Live Music Club 26.10. HR Zagreb – Klub Mocvara 27.10. RO Bucharest – Quantic Club 28.10. RO Cluj-Napoca – Form Space 31.10. BG Sofia – Club Mixtape 5 01.11. HU Budapest – Dürer Kert 02.11. PL Krakow – Kamienna12 03.11. AT Vienna – Szene 04.11. DE Munich – Backstage 05.11. CZ Zlin – Masters of Rock Cafe 07.11. DE Nuremberg – Hirsch 08.11. DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp 09.11. DE Leipzig – Hellraiser 10.11. DE Hamburg – Gruenspan 11.11. DE Berlin – Columbia Theater 12.11. DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
PAIN, the band known for high-energy performances is thrilled to announce their highly anticipated ‘I AM’ European/UK Tour. With 17 countries and 33 cities on the itinerary, this tour promises an unforgettable experience for fans throughout Europe and UK. Prepare to be captivated by the raw energy and intensity of PAIN‘s performances as they take the stage. Don’t miss out on this epic metal adventure!
After a six-year wait, PAIN is back in Europe and UK with their Tour ‘I AM’. Their absence has been felt, and now fans have the opportunity to experience this explosive energy once again.
“We start the new long journey with ‘I AM’ Tour right here. Couldn’t be more excited!” says Peter Tägtgren. “I will finally drop some new songs before the tour starts and can’t wait to get out in every corner of the world with PAIN. So I AM on Tour! Are you with me?”
Alongside Peter Tägtgren, PAIN features a powerhouse of musicians, including Sebastian Tägtgren on drums, Jonathan Olsson on bass, and Sebastian Svalland on guitar.
Fans can expect an energetic show filled with signature PAIN hits, including favorites like ‘Shut Your Mouth‘, ‘Same Old Song‘, ‘Call Me‘ and their recent hit ‘Party in My Head‘. And, as Peter has already promised, something fresh will be added to the setlist!
In an exciting announcement, PAIN will be joined by special guests ENSIFERUM, Swedish symphonic dark metal outfit ELEINE and Samurai Metal trio RYUJIN.
PAIN – ‘I AM’ Tour Dates 2023:
05.10. DE Köln – Essigfabrik 06.10. NL Drachten – Iduna 07.10. NL Hengelo – Metropool 08.10. BE Antwerp – Kavka Zappa 10.10. UK Glasgow – Ivory Blacks 11.10. UK Manchester – Rebellion 12.10. UK Brimingham – The Asylum 13.10. UK London – O2 Academy Islington 14.10. NL Amstelveen – P60 15.10. FR Paris – La Machine du Moulin Rouge 16.10. FR Nantes – Le Ferraileur – SOLD OUT 18.10. PT Porto – Hard Club 19.10. PT Lisbon – RCA Lisbon 20.10. ES Madrid – Chango Club 21.10. ES Pamplona – Sala Totem Aretoa 22.10. FR Lyon – La Rayonne 24.10. SI Ljbljana – Cvetlicarna 25.10. IT Trezzo sull’Adda – Live Music Club 26.10. HR Zagreb – Klub Mocvara 27.10. RO Bucharest – Quantic Club 28.10. RO Cluj-Napoca – Form Space 31.10. BG Sofia – Club Mixtape 5 01.11. HU Budapest – Dürer Kert 02.11. PL Krakow – Kamienna12 03.11. AT Vienna – Szene 04.11. DE Munich – Backstage 05.11. CZ Zlin – Masters of Rock Cafe 07.11. DE Nuremberg – Hirsch 08.11. DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp 09.11. DE Leipzig – Hellraiser 10.11. DE Hamburg – Gruenspan 11.11. DE Berlin – Columbia Theater 12.11. DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
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