Photo by: Vic Carrature
Official press release:
Since forming in 2020, Long Island hardcore band Pain of Truth have had an immense six years – releasing an EP, two splits, and a full-length, and touring across the globe. The band announces their sophomore album, Pain of Truth, set for release on September 25th through DAZE. Working with Grammy winning producer Will Putney (Body Count, Incendiary, Counterparts), Pain of Truth’s sound has been amplified tenfold across the eleven track album. The band blends old school style with new school swagger, as lyrics build from a place of resistance, struggle, and drive. Expect aggressive vocals backed by unified shouts, riffs that move from dirty grooves to electrifying, and drums that provide a pulsating rhythmic backbone made to intensify every mosh part.
Lead single “Unforgiven”, out today, puts Pain of Truth’s relentless spirit on full display. The track hits with direct fury, building into wailing guitars and vocals before cracking into a commanding breakdown. It comes alongside a shattering performance based video, shot and produced by Luis Hernandez and Tyler Bradberry.
Watch the video below and stream “Unforgiven” HERE.
Speaking on the track, Pain of Truth vocalist Michael Brian Smith shares:
“I wrote this track to give a sense of hope in horrible times. Using your energy to make a move and turning it into a win.”
Starting today, Pain of Truth arrives in California for three headline shows and a performance at Vans Warped Tour. The band has more festivals on the horizon this fall including Bloodaxe Festival in Tokyo, Furnace Fest, Sick New World, Flyover Fest, and Vans Warped Tour Orlando. See a full list of upcoming shows below.
Pain of Truth is available for preorder on vinyl and CD through DAZE.
Pain of Truth track listing:
- “Obliteration”
- “Done For”
- “Stranded”
- “This Hatred”
- “Unforgiven”
- “Chinatown, NY”
- “Fed By Fear”
- “Beyond The Damage”
- “Filth In Your Head”
- “Web Of Lies”
- “Destroy It All”
Tour dates:
7/23 Oxnard, CA – Oxnard Masonic Temple w/ Bloodshed
7/24 Fullerton, CA – Programme
7/25 Long Beach, CA – Vans Warped Tour
9/19 Tokyo, JP – Bloodaxe Festival
10/10 Birmingham, AL – Furnace Fest
10/24 Fort Worth, TX – Sick New World
11/08 Oklahoma City, OK – Flyover Fest
11/14-11/15 Orlando, FL – Vans Warped Tour