Pain

The Profile

Pain is the Swedish industrial metal project founded by Peter Tägtgren in 1996, fusing electronic beats with heavy guitars and pop-savvy hooks. Known for singles like Shut Your Mouth and Same Old Song, and albums including Nothing Remains the Same, Dancing With the Dead, and Cynic Paradise.

Pain was created and led by Peter Tägtgren (also of Hypocrisy), active since 1996, blending industrial metal and electronic rock; guest vocals by Anette Olzon appear on Cynic Paradise.

Three DeBaser reviews trace Pain’s evolution from hook-loaded industrial metal to darker electro-goth shades. Critics praise the blend of heavy guitars and clubby synths, pop-smart choruses, and black humor. Standouts include Nothing Remains the Same, Dancing With the Dead, and Cynic Paradise, with memorable singles like Shut Your Mouth, Same Old Song, and Follow Me.