{"id":3353,"date":"2024-12-26T07:09:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T06:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kaosguards.com\/?p=3353"},"modified":"2024-12-26T07:17:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T06:17:39","slug":"pro-pain-le-26-12-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kaosguards.com\/?p=3353","title":{"rendered":"PRO-PAIN le 26\/12\/2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

S’il y a bien un groupe qui fait autorit\u00e9 depuis 1991 dans le Crossover, c’est \u00e0 l’\u00e9vidence PRO-PAIN. Une longue absence des bacs et des salles fran\u00e7aises oblige le partisan que je suis \u00e0 demander des nouvelles de la formation de l’oncle Sam \u00e0 sa t\u00eate pensante: j’ai nomm\u00e9 monsieur Gary Meskill!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Je suis ravi de faire l’interview de PRO PAIN parce que je suis fan du groupe depuis \u00ab\u00a0Foul Taste Of Freedom\u00a0\u00bb. En parlant d’albums, cela fait presque dix ans qu’aucun album n’est sorti. L’inspiration n’est plus l\u00e0 ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La r\u00e9ponse est double: d’abord, apr\u00e8s la sortie de \u00ab\u00a0Voice Of Rebellion\u00a0\u00bb (notre 15e album studio, nous avons d\u00e9cid\u00e9 de faire une pause dans l’enregistrement et la sortie de nouveaux morceaux pendant un certain temps. Puis en 2020, le Covid-19 est arriv\u00e9, ce qui nous a fait reculer de quelques ann\u00e9es. En plus de tout cela, ma main gauche (la fret) est quelque peu handicap\u00e9e. 99 % de la musique que j’ai \u00e9crite au fil des ann\u00e9es a \u00e9t\u00e9 \u00e9crite \u00e0 la guitare rythmique, que je ne peux plus jouer en raison de ma maladie (qui s’appelle la contracture de Dupuytren). Je dois donc compter (principalement) sur nos guitaristes pour \u00e9crire de nouvelles musiques, puis je peux \u00e9crire les paroles et ainsi de suite. Maintenant qu’Eric Klinger est de retour dans le groupe, nous avons rapidement \u00e9crit un album de nouvelles compositions, et cela sonne bien (\u00e0 mon avis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) De ton c\u00f4t\u00e9, est-ce que tu \u00e9cris toujours? Et si oui, o\u00f9?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Je suis actuellement chez moi \u00e0 Sarasota en Floride et j’\u00e9cris les paroles de notre nouvel album (\u00e0 para\u00eetre en 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Les concerts, en revanche, n’ont jamais cess\u00e9. Est-ce la forme d’art qui te convient le mieux aujourd’hui ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Les concerts sont ce qui fait vivre le groupe aujourd’hui, car plus de 90 % de l’argent g\u00e9n\u00e9r\u00e9 par le groupe provient des concerts et de la vente de produits d\u00e9riv\u00e9s. La musique en streaming est le dernier clou dans le cercueil des revenus g\u00e9n\u00e9r\u00e9s par les chansons et les albums, ce qui rend les concerts \u00ab\u00a0live\u00a0\u00bb encore plus importants pour des artistes comme nous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Gary, tu es le pilier du groupe. Quel est le secret de ta long\u00e9vit\u00e9 au sein de PRO-PAIN? Eric est parti pendant un certain temps entre 2007 et est revenu r\u00e9cemment. Parles-nous de cette situation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

J’aime toujours faire partie de PRO-PAIN apr\u00e8s toutes ces ann\u00e9es. Le groupe est tr\u00e8s rationalis\u00e9 et sans drame, et nous sommes tous tr\u00e8s d\u00e9vou\u00e9s et \u00ab l\u00e0 pour gagner \u00bb. Donc, cela aide beaucoup en termes de long\u00e9vit\u00e9 du groupe. Eric Klinger a remplac\u00e9 la guitare pour quelques concerts l’\u00e9t\u00e9 dernier, et en cons\u00e9quence, il a fini par rejoindre le groupe. Nous sommes en pleine effervescence cr\u00e9ative depuis !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) Puisque nous parlons de la composition, parles-nous des autres musiciens qui accompagnent d\u00e9sormais PRO PAIN.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jonas Sanders \/ Batterie : Jonas est originaire de Bruxelles en Belgique et est avec nous depuis 2011. Il est apparu sur 3 de nos albums studio depuis lors (Straight To The Dome, The Final Revolution et Voice Of Rebellion). C’est un batteur exceptionnel et fiable et joue \u00e9galement dans plusieurs autres groupes. Il est \u00e9galement copropri\u00e9taire des studios Blackout \u00e0 Bruxelles.
Greg Discenza \/ Guitare principale : Greg est originaire de Charleroi en Belgique. Il a rejoint le groupe en 2019 apr\u00e8s le d\u00e9part d’Adam Phillips. C’est un guitariste incroyablement talentueux et une force avec laquelle il faut compter sur sc\u00e8ne. Il joue \u00e9galement dans 2 autres groupes avec Jonas (Angel Crew, Komah).
Eric Klinger : De Pittsburgh aux \u00c9tats-Unis mais r\u00e9sidant actuellement \u00e0 Mons en Belgique. Eric \u00e9tait initialement dans PRO-PAIN de 1999 \u00e0 2007 mais a r\u00e9cemment rejoint le groupe. Il est apparu sur plusieurs de nos albums studio, notamment Act Of God, Shreds Of Dignity, Run For Cover, Fistful Of Hate, Prophets Of Doom et Age Of Tyranny \/ The Tenth Crusade. C’est un guitariste rythmique incroyable et il a une tr\u00e8s forte pr\u00e9sence sur sc\u00e8ne. Dire qu’il est un atout majeur pour le groupe est un euph\u00e9misme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) Gary et Eric, vous avez jou\u00e9 dans Crumbsuckers et The Spudmonsters. Ces groupes vous ont-ils influenc\u00e9 pour composer les chansons de PRO-PAIN ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Je ne peux pas parler pour Eric, mais je peux dire que Crumbsuckers n\u2019a pas eu beaucoup d\u2019influence sur mon \u00e9criture dans PRO-PAIN. Une partie de l\u2019\u00ab ambiance \u00bb g\u00e9n\u00e9rale peut \u00eatre attribu\u00e9e \u00e0 Crumbsuckers, mais c\u2019est \u00e0 peu pr\u00e8s tout. Pro-Pain a toujours \u00e9crit et enregistr\u00e9 en utilisant un temps mesur\u00e9 (c\u2019est-\u00e0-dire un m\u00e9tronome) et a privil\u00e9gi\u00e9 les arrangements commerciaux \u00e0 l\u2019utilisation de changements de tempo. Nous avons utilis\u00e9 ces \u00e9l\u00e9ments afin de diff\u00e9rencier PRO-PAIN de Crumbsuckers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7) Pourquoi as-tu choisi le Hardcore \u00e0 tendance m\u00e9tal pour t\u2019exprimer \u00e0 travers la musique? Comment d\u00e9finirais-tu le style PRO-PAIN?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certains l\u2019appellent \u00ab crossover \u00bb, et je suppose que c\u2019est une bonne fa\u00e7on de le d\u00e9crire. On peut dire que Pro-Pain et Crumbsuckers partagent tous deux cet espace. Quand j\u2019\u00e9tais adolescent et que j\u2019ai grandi \u00e0 Long Island (NY), le punk et le hardcore \u00e9taient tous deux tr\u00e8s m\u00e9connus. \u00c0 l\u2019\u00e9poque o\u00f9 j\u2019ai commenc\u00e9 Crumbsuckers (vers 1981), certains membres du groupe n\u2019\u00e9taient pas encore tr\u00e8s familiers avec ces genres, et nous avions donc des musiciens qui \u00e9taient plus branch\u00e9s Van Halen et Black Sabbath que Bad Brains et Minor Threat. Je suppose donc que c\u2019est de l\u00e0 que vient tout le concept de crossover, en ce qui concerne Crumbsuckers et par la suite PRO PAIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8) Qu\u2019est-ce qu\u2019un concert parfait de PRO-PAIN?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Une \u00e9nergie in\u00e9puisable, \u00e9puisante et un bon moment pour tous!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9) M\u00eame si cela fait longtemps que vous ne passez plus par la France. Que pensez-vous de l\u2019ambiance des \u00e9v\u00e9nements en France ? Qu\u2019est-ce que vous appr\u00e9ciez le plus dans le fait de jouer dans notre pays ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comme aux \u00c9tats-Unis, le climat politique en France est en constante \u00e9volution, peut-\u00eatre de mani\u00e8re plus conflictuelle. C\u2019est ainsi que se d\u00e9roule la politique dans le monde occidental d\u00e9sormais, je suppose. Cela dit, nous n\u2019avons eu que de bonnes exp\u00e9riences en jouant en France au fil des ann\u00e9es. Ce n\u2019est pas si souvent que nous avons l\u2019occasion d\u2019y jouer en ces temps-ci, mais lorsque nous le faisons, nous sommes ravis de pouvoir y retourner (par exemple au Hellfest, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10) Dans vos r\u00eaves les plus fous, avec quels artistes aimeriez-vous le plus travailler?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

J\u2019ai toujours les m\u00eames idoles que lorsque j\u2019\u00e9tais enfant, donc je dirais Metallica, Megadeth, Bad Brains, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11) Est-ce que le DIY existe toujours dans la sc\u00e8ne?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oui. Avec la consolidation et l\u2019effondrement de l\u2019industrie musicale au sens large, de nombreux groupes n\u2019ont d\u2019autre choix que de faire du DIY, et ce n\u2019est pas n\u00e9cessairement une mauvaise chose \u00e0 condition que cela soit fait efficacement. La plupart des groupes de la sc\u00e8ne sont parfaitement capables de g\u00e9rer eux-m\u00eames tous les aspects de leur activit\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12) Pour conclure, peux-tu nous en dire plus sur tes projets \u00e0 venir dans les mois \u00e0 venir ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Au cours des prochains mois, nous nous concentrerons uniquement sur notre nouvel album. Une fois les paroles termin\u00e9es, je pr\u00e9vois de faire une d\u00e9mo des voix. Une fois termin\u00e9, nous irons en studio pour l’enregistrement proprement dit. Si tout se passe comme pr\u00e9vu, il devrait \u00eatre pr\u00eat \u00e0 sortir au printemps 2025. Nos concerts commencent en avril, nous nous attendons donc \u00e0 une ann\u00e9e productive !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

013) Espace libre, ajoutez ce que vous voulez\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Merci beaucoup pour cette interview et merci \u00e0 nos fans fran\u00e7ais pour leur soutien ind\u00e9fectible! J’esp\u00e8re vous voir bient\u00f4t! \u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gary & PRO-PAIN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English version \"\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) I’m excited to do the PRO PAIN interview because I’ve been a fan of the band since \u00ab\u00a0Foul Taste Of Freedom\u00a0\u00bb. Speaking of albums, it’s been almost ten years since anything was released. The inspiration is no longer there?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer is twofold: First, after the release of Voice Of Rebellion (our 15th studio album), we decided to take a break from recording and releasing new material for a while. Then in 2020, along came Covid-19 which set us back a couple of years. On top of all that, my left (fret) hand is somewhat crippled. 99% of the music I\u2019ve written over the years was written on rhythm guitar, which I can no longer play due to my condition (which is called Dupuytren\u2019s Contracture). So, I must rely (mostly) on our guitarists to write new music and then I can write the lyrics and so on. Now, with Eric Klinger back in the band, we have quickly written an album\u2019s worth of new music, and it sounds great (in my opinion).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) For your part, are you still writing? And if so, where?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am currently at home in Sarasota Florida and writing lyrics for our new album (to be released in 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) The concerts, on the other hand, never stopped. Is this the form of your art that suits you best now?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The concerts are what keeps the band going nowadays, as more than 90% of the money generated by the band comes from playing shows and selling merchandise. Streaming music is the last nail in the coffin for song and album generated income which in turn makes live concerts even more important to artists such as ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Gary you are the pillar of the band. What is the secret to your longevity in PRO-PAIN? Eric left for a while between 2007 only to return recently. Tell us about this situation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I still enjoy being in PRO-PAIN after all these years. The band is very streamlined and drama free, and we are all very dedicated and \u201cin it to win it\u201d. So, that helps a lot in terms of the bands longevity. Eric Klinger filled in on guitar for a few shows this past summer, and as a result, he ended up rejoining the band. We have been on a creative tear ever since!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) Since we’re talking about the line-up, tell us about the other musicians who now accompany PRO-PAIN.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jonas Sanders \/ Drums: Jonas is from Brussels Belgium and has been with us since 2011. He has appeared on 3 of our studio albums since then (Straight To The Dome, The Final Revolution, and Voice Of Rebellion). He is an exceptional and reliable drummer and also plays in several other bands. He also is co-owner of Blackout Studios in Brussels.
Greg Discenza \/ Lead Guitar: Greg is from Charleroi Belgium. He joined the band in 2019 after the departure of Adam Phillips. He is an incredibly talented guitarist and is a force to be reckoned with onstage. He also plays in 2 other bands with Jonas (Angel Crew, Komah).
Eric Klinger: From Pittsburgh USA but currently residing in Mons Belgium. Eric was initially in PRO-PAIN from 1999 – 2007 but has recently rejoined. He has appeared on several of our studio albums, namely Act Of God, Shreds Of Dignity, Run For Cover, Fistful Of Hate, Prophets Of Doom and Age Of Tyranny \/ The Tenth Crusade. He is an incredible rhythm guitarist and has a very strong stage presence. To say that he is a big asset to the band is an understatement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) Gary and Eric you played in Crumbsuckers and The Spudmonsters. Did these groups influence you to compose the songs for PRO-PAIN?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I can\u2019t speak for Eric, but I can say that Crumbsuckers did not have much of an influence on my writing in Pro-Pain. Some of the overall \u2018vibe\u2019 can be traced back to Crumbsuckers, but that\u2019s about it. Pro-Pain has always written and recorded using metered time (I.e. metronome) and favored commercial arrangements over the use of tempo changes. We deployed those things in order to make Pro-Pain different from Crumbsuckers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7) Why did you choose Metallic Hardcore to express yourself through music? How would you define the PRO PAIN style?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some call it \u201cCrossover\u201d, and I guess that\u2019s a fair way to describe it. It can be said that Pro-Pain and Crumbsuckers both share that space. When I was a teenager growing up on Long Island (NY), Punk and Hardcore music were both very obscure. At the time I started Crumbsuckers (circa 1981), some of the band members were not too familiar with those genres yet, and so we had players who were more into Van Halen and Black Sabbath than Bad Brains and Minor Threat. So, I suppose that\u2019s where the whole Crossover thing came from, as it relates to Crumbsuckers and subsequently Pro-Pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8) What is a perfect PRO PAIN concert?<\/strong>
Relentless energy, exhausting, and a good time had by all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9) Even if it\u2019s been a long time since you stopped passing through France. What do you think of the atmosphere at the events in France? What do you enjoy most about playing in our country?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like in the US, the political climate of France is constantly changing, perhaps in a more divisive way. Such is politics in the Western world these days, I suppose. Having said that, we have had only good experiences playing in France over the years. It\u2019s not so often that we get the opportunity to play there in these times, but when we do, we are thrilled to be able to return (I.e. Hellfest, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10) In your wildest dreams, who are the artists you would most like to work with?<\/strong>
I still have the same idols as I did when I was a kid, so I would say Metallica, Megadeth, Bad Brains, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11) Does DIY still exist in the scene?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes. With the consolidation and collapse of the broader music industry, many bands have no choice but to be DIY, and that\u2019s not necessarily a bad thing provided it\u2019s done efficiently. Most scene bands are fully capable of handling all aspects of their business themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12) To conclude, can you tell us more about your upcoming projects in the coming months?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the upcoming months, we\u2019ll be solely focusing on our new album. After I finish the lyrics, I plan to demo the vocals. Once complete, then we\u2019ll hit the studio for the actual recording. If all goes to plan, it should be ready for release in Spring of 2025. Our live shows commence in April, so we\u2019re looking forward to a productive year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13) Free space, add whatever you want\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks a lot for this interview and thanks to our French fans for the undying support! Hope to see y\u2019all soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gary & PRO-PAIN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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