Hardcore monsters Pro-Pain are back with a new single from their forthcoming album Stone Cold Anger, only this time it’s “Scorched Earth” and its accompanying lyric video.
Set for release on May 15, Stone Cold Anger boasts 10 new tracks from the band, including this one and the previously released single “March Of The Giants”.
Rather than bloviating about my thoughts on the track, Gary Meskil shares how this new offering feels and what the inspirations were.
“‘Scorched Earth’ explores what happens when ordinary people are pushed to their breaking point. Drawing inspiration from films such as the 1990s Michael Douglas drama Falling Down, the lyrics examine how pressure, frustration, and a sense of powerlessness can build over time. The song speaks to themes of reckoning, consequence, and the desire for genuine accountability.”
As for the album Stone Cold Anger, Meskil thanked the fans for their continued support that allowed them to release a new album 35 years into their career.
“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.”
Stone Cold Angerwill be released on May 15 via Napalm Records, but you canpreorder your copy today. If you’d like to catch their live show this summer, you’re gonna have to go to Europe and then pick one of the dates below. You can get your tickets today.
Stone Cold Angertracklisting:
- 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:
5/13 — Essen, DE — Turock
5/14 — Osnabrück, DE — Bastard Club
5/15 — Alkmaar, NL — HAL25 Herrie Festival
5/16 — Halle, BE — Skallyfest
5/22 — Loburg, DE — Wir Leben Laut Festival
5/23 — Malle, BE — Kemphe Onderstroom
6/5 — Emmen, NL — Pitfest
6/6 — Tilburg, NL — Little Devil
6/12 — Leipzig, DE — Red Bull Arena
6/13 — Leipzig, DE — Red Bull Arena
6/14 — Kassel, DE — Goldgrube
6/19 — Fehrbellin, DE — Protzen Open Air Festival
6/20 — Lübeck, DE — Riders Cafe
6/26 — Szczecin, PL — Hells Bells Festival
6/27 — Avesta, SE — Krylbomangel Festival
7/2 — Trutnov, CZ — Obscene Extreme Festival
7/3 — Frankfurt, DE — Deutsche Bank Park
7/4 — Frankfurt, DE — Deutsche Bank Park
7/10 — Cologne, DE — MTC Club
7/11 — Gelsenkirchen, DE — Veltins Arena
7/16 — Nottertal-Heilinger Höhen, DE — G.O.N.D. Festival
7/17 — Marienberg, DE — Rock Auf Dem Berg Festival
7/18 — Marburg, DE — KFZ Marburg
7/24 — Munich, DE — Free & Easy Festival
7/25 — Olomouc, CZ — Pod Parou Festival
8/21 — Schmelz, DE — Heartcore Island Open Air Festival
8/22 — Freiburg, DE — Crash
8/29 — Wallesau, DE — Wallesau Ist Blau Festival
11/14 — Eindhoven, NL — Helldorado Festival
11/21 — Eindhoven, NL — Revolution Calling Festival