PainDemic

Country: USA
Genre: Heavy/Melodic/Metal
Founded: 2024

PainDemic is the collision of deep American Metal history with a new energy. The band’s “rhythm section” brings the reunion of Gary Monardo (bass) and Johnnie Tabares (drums), a legendary duo known for their work on the absolute Hirax classics: “Raging Violence” (1985) and “Hate, Fear and Power” (1986). While Gary played on both albums, Johnnie was responsible for the sticks on “Raging Violence”. The duo was also present during the band’s brief return with the EP “El Diablo Negro” (2000).

On vocals, Rob Perkins brings an impressive historical background. Perkins, who had already played with Gary and Johnnie in the band Cold Blood (releasing a demo in 1987), was also a member of Wargod. His history in Wargod includes a first demo recorded by legendary drummer Gene Hoglan and a second demo featuring the late guitarist Michelle Meldrum (who would later form Phantom Blue and Meldrum). Completing the quartet and injecting new blood is guitarist Cheyenne Scott. At just 24 years old, Cheyenne joins the three veterans, creating a unique dynamic between the experience of the old guard and the fury of the new generation.

Members of the band:
Gary Monardo-Bass
Cheyenne Scott-Guitar
Rob Perkins — Vocals

Links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PainDemicrockband
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PainDemic
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paindemicrockband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paindemicrockband
Bandcamp: https://guttedrecords.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Pr9VBwbcryn5WSxtOWWAg
Ampwall: https://ampwall.com/a/paindemic
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/paindemic/1877103454