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About Me

In the midst of the pseudo-hardcore/metal explosion in Columbus, Ohio, Pain Awaiting rose above all with their own brand of heavy metal. Formed in February of 2005 by brothers Sam (drums) and Nick Kahler (lead guitar), along with Robby Brock (rhythm guitar), Nick Shay (fill in for bass), and Eric Stump (vocals) the band set out to bring metal back to the front lines of the local music scene.
Over time, Pain Awaiting went through some changes internally and musically. The first change came with Chris Shine becoming the full time bassist of the band. Chris brought his heavy Black Sabbath influence to the band, adding a new dimension to the songs on the low end. Next came the departure of Robby Brock, and the addition of Bobby Walker on guitar. Bobby had spent some time in the Blackened Death/Doom band, Remains of Eden (RIP), before joining up with Pain Awaiting. The last, and hopefully final change, came with Eric Stump being let go from the band. After many auditions, it seemed that the band would never find a replacement suitable enough to fit our music. Then one day along came James Brooks, an unknown amongst the metal scene. His first audition was shakey, but the guys knew that he had it in him and invited him back for a second audition. Since his second audition, the band knew they had found their fit.
Each member of Pain Awaiting draws influences from a very wide and broad spectrum of music ranging from Jazz, Thrash Metal, Death Metal, Grindcore, Traditional Heavy Metal, Classical, and 80's Rock. With everyone pulling their influences together, Pain Awaiting creates a style of metal that still holds true to the forefathers of metal, but also creates a sound that will stay strong and true for many years to come.
Pain Awaiting is:
James 'Hellboy' Brooks - Vocals
Nick Kahler - Lead Guitar
Sam Kahler - Drums
Chris Shine - Bass
Bobby Walker - Rhythm Guitar/Backup Vocals
Pain Awaiting has shared the stage with:
EXODUS (two dates on the Shovelheaded Killmachine Tour)
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD
GOATWHORE
ARSIS
GOD FORBID
THE HUMAN ABSTRACT
FULL BLOWN CHAOS
METHOD OF DESTRUCTION
CRISIS
JACKNIFE
DRY KILL LOGIC
MASTERY
YEARS OF FIRE
And countless locals multiple times. We love each and every one of you!
All booking and band business is taken care of by our guitarist Bobby Walker. Be sure to contact him through the Pain Awaiting Myspace or his personal myspace page. You can also call him at (614) 388-9166
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June 24th @ The High Five
December 14th @ The Billiard Club

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Member Since: 4/10/2005
Band Members: Click member pictures for individual myspace pages.
James 'Hellboy' Brooks - Vocals

Nick Kahler - Lead Guitar

Sam Kahler - Drums

Chris Shine - Bass

Bobby Walker - Rhythm Guitar/Backup Vocals

Crew
Nate Burns - Artwork
Poser Disposer - UK Promotions
Dave Back - Local Photography
Influences: Alcohol, At The Gates, Behemoth, Black Sabbath, Carcass, Children of Bodom, Death, Exodus, Grave, Iced Earth, In Flames, Judas Priest, Kreator, Megadeth, Metallica, More Alcohol, Obituary, Pantera, Repulsion, Terrorizer, Sentenced, Sepultura, Shane MacGowan, Slayer, Testament, and pretty much the whole 80's and 90's thrash and death metal scene!
Sounds Like: A thrashing juggernaut of death. You could always come to a show to find out.
Record Label: None
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Continuing the hiatus

If you haven’t noticed, we’ve been on a show hiatus for about 3.5 months now. We’re working out kinks in some songs, working on new ones, and Sam is saving up cash to upgrade his kit...
Posted by Pain Awaiting on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:43:00 PST

Money Money Money...and Time

While it appears that we may not be doing anything, there is some things going on behind the scenes with us. We're restricted by $$$ availability and time.We are poor white folk trying to make a livin...
Posted by Pain Awaiting on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:26:00 PST

NEW! UK Promoter

We just acquired a very passionate new member to our crew. Dom the Poser Disposer (http://www.myspace.com/hatethemasses) is heading up promotions for us in the United Kingdom. He'll be taking care of ...
Posted by Pain Awaiting on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:27:00 PST

A couple new songs in the works

We're working on two new songs, both of which are almost finished."Usurping the Tyrant" is a traditional heavy metal style track, full of harmony and melody and another, yet to be named track that so'...
Posted by Pain Awaiting on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:30:00 PST

Update: February 6, 2008

So, a lot of you have probably noticed we haven't been up to much lately, but don't worry, we're not gone, just resting.Bobby is living in Lima (100 miles away) for college, and hasn't had a car since...
Posted by Pain Awaiting on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:25:00 PST

Shirts!

This is our shirt design. The shirts are $8 for sizes (Adult) Small - XL then add an extra $1 per each X added. XXL = $9, XXXL = $10, XXXXL = $11. We will not be printing anything smaller than Adult S...
Posted by Pain Awaiting on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:25:00 PST

Updates June 25th 2007

SHOWSNew show July 14th @ The Billiard Club with Buried By Angels. We'll be going on first to start the night right! We're also working on getting on the Central Ohio Death Fest if it isn't already fi...
Posted by Pain Awaiting on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:47:00 PST

Updates - June 10th 2007

Hey everyone!We have a few new updates for you. We have two new shows lined up, and soon a 3rd and maybe 4th or 5th show!June 16th @ The High Five with Level C and a ton of other bands. Doors open at ...
Posted by Pain Awaiting on Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:55:00 PST

We have found our new vocalist and more news

After what seemed like an endless search for a suitable vocalist, we have finally found someone worthy enough to take up the job. As for who he is, we cannot divulge that information yet, but if you c...
Posted by Pain Awaiting on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 11:20:00 PST

Pain Awaiting parts ways with vocalist & other news

Today marks yet another change within the band, we have parted ways with our vocalist. We wish Eric all of the best luck with any future endeavours he wishes to take part in. This was something that w...
Posted by Pain Awaiting on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:12:00 PST