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New York City, New York, US (1986 – 1997, 2003 – present)
Prong is a thrash metal/hardcore band with industrial and noise rock overtones and later, a groove metal band from New York City, New York, US, formed in 1986. Prong had two independent releases, Primitive Origins and Force Fed. The albums attracted the attention of Epic Records, which signed the trio in 1989. The group disbanded in 1997 after the Rude Awakening tour, but re-formed in 2003. A pioneer of the urban scene, Prong is fronted by Tommy Victor.
Prong was founded in 1986 by singer/guitarist Tommy Victor (then a soundman at New York City’s renowned CBGB’s). With bassist Mike Kirkland (formely of NYHC band Damage and doorman at CBGB’s) and ex-Swans drummer Ted Parsons, Prong released two independent CDs that were noted for their brutal hardcore sound.
Epic Records saw the band’s potential and signed them in 1989. Prong’s major label debut album Beg to Differ, was released in 1990.
In the following year, Kirkland left the band and was replaced by Ex-Flotsam and Jetsam bassist Troy Gregory. Prong issued their fourth release Prove You Wrong which saw the band experiment with programming and electronic samples while still retaining an aggressive yet melodic sensibility.
By 1994, Troy Gregory was out of the band and was replaced by Paul Raven (bassist) and John Bechdel (keyboard), both from Killing Joke and Murder, Inc. The new line up released Cleansing (Prong’s 5th major release).
Prong was founded in 1986 by singer/guitarist Tommy Victor (then a soundman at New York City’s renowned CBGB’s). With bassist Mike Kirkland (formely of NYHC band Damage and doorman at CBGB’s) and ex-Swans drummer Ted Parsons, Prong released two independent CDs that were noted for their brutal hardcore sound.
Epic Records saw the band’s potential and signed them in 1989. Prong’s major label debut album Beg to Differ, was released in 1990.
In the following year, Kirkland left the band and was replaced by Ex-Flotsam and Jetsam bassist Troy Gregory. Prong issued their fourth release Prove You Wrong which saw the band experiment with programming and electronic samples while still retaining an aggressive yet melodic sensibility.
By 1994, Troy Gregory was out of the band and was replaced by Paul Raven (bassist) and John Bechdel (keyboard), both from Killing Joke and Murder, Inc. The new line up released Cleansing (Prong’s 5th major release).
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BlueFacedBeast wrote:
@crazydude1992 - yet it isn't nu metal...and never was.
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Thrasher_Dave wrote:
New album this year entitled "Carved Into Stone". Words cannot express my excitement!
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crazydude1992 wrote:
This is what nu metal should actually sound like...
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starbearer- wrote:
um... I beg to differ!!
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lototop wrote:
one of the greatest ! ! !
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E-zilla wrote:
I can't understand why it have so few listeners
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Team-Bakukke wrote:
Great Band. i like it !
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811Records wrote:
Classic!
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nospr wrote:
Primitive Origins is some great punk!
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Chirurg666 wrote:
Best similar artists ever. Prong fucking owns!
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Klonki wrote:
great band
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oknome wrote:
Cleansing + Rude Awakening = THEIR BEST ALBUMS!
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Chuzhbogh wrote:
I like some Thrash, but their older efforts up to 1992 suck. Rude awakening is a fuckin' alltime fav of mine, especially the song "Innocence gone" <3
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wastingstrelow wrote:
I like only their first EP, Primitive Origens. Really good thrash/crossover.
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Sathurnine wrote:
You're also a disgrace, JayBier.
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JayBier wrote:
Prongs new stuff ist a disgrace to their Force Fed and Primitive Origins
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manz666 wrote:
cleansing n beg to differ ftw
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SirJJM wrote:
damn shit, take me to the city where everyonedied and i'll be the one who will compose beg to differ and whole lots of other stuff!
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andeveryonedied wrote:
They were playing Beg to Differ really loud at my favorite music store last weekend. I've always liked Prong but now I REALLY want one of their albums.
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metalhead61484 wrote:
Cleansing <3 <3 <3 <3
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Testament
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- Apr 6 Crowbar Scout Bar, Houston TX, United States
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Prong teams up with Seismologist to remix KMFDM's classic "Godlike"!
24 Aug 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/prong
Prong teams up with Seismologist to remix KMFDM's classic
"Godlike"!
Tommy Victor recently did a remix with producer and friend
Seismologist for KMFDM's 20t...
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Prong teams up with Seismologist to remix KMFDM's classic "Godlike"!
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