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A Band Called Pain song "Holy" appeared on the "Saw II" soundtrack. A Band Called Pain is also notable for being a rare heavy metal band consisting of four African American members. Guitarist Bivens alluded to this saying: The band is also the only heavy metal act released on the independent, alternative hip hop label, Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings. ABCP has performed at the South By Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. In October 2008, Tony Providence left the band and was replaced by Akili Peyton the following year. A Band Called Pain A Band Called Pain (abbreviated ABCP) is an American heavy metal band from