PAIN OF TRUTH release sophomore album, PAIN OF TRUTH, out today on DAZE
October headline tour with support from Madball, 100 Demons, Killing Time and more
Performing at Furnace Fest, Sick New World, Vans Warped Tour
PAIN OF TRUTH is more than just a band name, it’s a mantra for the Long Island, NY based hardcore band and their fans. Since 2020, PAIN OF TRUTH has been a driving force of the genre, blending old school sounds with new school swagger. Today, the band unleash their sophomore, self-titled album PAIN OF TRUTH available through DAZE. Working with producer Will Putney (Body Count, Incendiary, Counterparts), the band have amplified their sound tenfold combining their hardcore roots with metal influence. Michael Smith’s vocals reach new heights of aggression and charisma, echoed back by gang vocals on every track. Riffs move from dirty grooves to electrifying and the drums provide a pulsating rhythmic backbone made to intensify every mosh part. The lyrics build from a place of resistance, struggle, and drive, attacking the unjust divisions in the world and fighting for a better reality.
Stream PAIN OF TRUTH HERE and purchase through DAZE.
Starting October 14th, PAIN OF TRUTH will head out on a North American headline tour with varied support including Madball, 100 Demons, Killing Time, Contention, Fatal Realm, Mizery and more across different dates. The band also have a number of festival appearances on deck, including Furnace Fest, Sick New World Texas, Vans Warped Tour Orlando, and Flyover Fest. In February 2027, Pain Of Truth will head to Europe for the next leg of their headline tour, with support from Big Boy, Headbussa, and Impunity. Tickets on sale HERE and full list of shows below below.
With their unstoppable drive and true to themselves approach, PAIN OF TRUTH have been able to achieve in six years what takes other bands decades to accomplish. With the release of their self-titled second album, the band are continuing to cement a lasting impact in the world of hardcore and beyond.
PAIN OF TRUTH is Michael Brian Smith - Vocals, Nick Barker - Drums, Nik Hansen - Guitar, Ridge Rhine - Guitar, and Zach Stachura - Bass.