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POWER OF THE DAMAGER OUT NOW!

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There is a price to pay for being the first at anything. PRONG have been carving their own brutal route since their formation only to see their distinctive sound borrowed, perverted and in some instances flat out stolen. With 1994’s landmark album Cleansing, PRONG cemented their reputation as leaders of the burgeoning industrial metal hardcore crossover movement. That album showcased a sharper yet more accessible sound with such MTV staples as the infectious “Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck” and “Broken Peace”. The former of which became an MTV buzz clip and was very well received by the two most important critics of that era: Beavis & Butthead.
The release of 1996’s Rude Awakening exposed PRONG’s songwriting prowess and many still say it was a victim of being too far ahead of its time. Rude Awakening paved the way for such artists as Static-X and Slipknot, drawing from many sources to create a new format for heavy guitar driven rock.
After a seven-year hiatus PRONG returned with a new line-up and a new album, releasing Scorpio Rising in 2003. “I had to do something, no matter what it was” states mainman Tommy Victor. “Looking back, I don’t feel like it was an appropriate release under the PRONG moniker. I feel like the best is yet to come.”
Victor spent the last year splitting his time between writing and touring with MINISTRY and writing the new PRONG album, using that time to hone the new PRONG material with a razorlike intensity.
PRONG's staggeringly heavy new album Power of the Damager, is out now on Al Jourgenson of MINISTRY’s label 13th Planet Records. Power of the Damager is available from all retail and online outlets. It is also in stock and shipping now from the 13th Planet Store , which offers exclusive Prong shirts, signed posters and other items.
The new album showcases an aggressive call to arms, blending the neck-snapping riffs the band is known for along with an even heavier approach to the hook and infusing that with an honest speed and aggression that lacks in so many newer acts. PRONG have returned to doing what they do best, and yet somehow it feels like something new all over again.
-October 2007

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Member Since: 12/18/2004
Band Website: prongmusic.com
Band Members: Tommy Victor - Guitars & Vocals
Monte Pittman - Bass & Backing Vocals
Aaron Rossi - Drums
Sounds Like: Prong
Record Label: 13th Planet Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

PRONG VIDEO DEBUT on HEADBANGERS BALL

Yo! Our new video for the title track of our new album "POWER OF THE DAMAGER" debuts TOMORROW NIGHT  FEB 9th, on MTV's HEADBANGERS BALL! Please check it out!Tommy
Posted by PRONG on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:41:00 PST

Remembering Paul Raven

"Paul Raven was a grand-master of our cult, high up in the inner sanctum sanctorum. His status can never be forgotten, nor his presence replaced. One of our heroes. An unbelievable loss, but we are al...
Posted by PRONG on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:27:00 PST

Paul Raven - Rest In Peace 1961 - 2007

Saturday, October 20, 2007 - The 13th Planet family is saddened to confirm the devastating news of the sudden and unexpected death of Ministry's bassist, Paul Raven. Raven was working with French reco...
Posted by PRONG on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:26:00 PST

Prong Media Section Added To Prong Website

PRONG has added a new secion to their Website.  The Media Section of the site contains lyric files and wallpaper images.  Desktop themes and other goodies are coming soon.  Join the Pro...
Posted by PRONG on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:59:00 PST

Prong - Power Of The Damager Album Of The Month

PRONG's Power Of The Damager has been named album of the month by Irish and Italian metal websites. Check out more at Metal Ireland and Dagheisha....
Posted by PRONG on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:21:00 PST

Prong Power Of The Damager Preorders Over

All PRONG - Power Of The Damager Preorders from the 13th Planet Store have been shipped. Power Of The Damager CDs and all other Prong items are in stock now and...
Posted by PRONG on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:33:00 PST

Prong - Power Of The Damager Out Now

PRONG's latest slab of brutality, Power Of The Damager is out now. Get your hands on therse fist pounding riffs, available at all music retailers and through all online outlets. Copies are in stock an...
Posted by PRONG on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:43:00 PST

Prong - New Full Track From Power Of The Damager On Myspace

PRONG has added a new full track from Power Of The Damager to the Myspace Music Player on the Prong Myspace Page. The title track "Power Of The Damager" can be added to your profile....
Posted by PRONG on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:02:00 PST

Prong Interview On Sirius Satellite Radio

PRONG's Tommy Victor will be discussing the band's new release Power Of The Damager with Jose Mangin on Sirius Satellite Radio.  The interview will be broadcast on Hard Attak (channel 27) an...
Posted by PRONG on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:45:00 PST

Prong Interview Download Available

PRONG's Tommy Victor recently did a podcast interview about Power Of The Damager with Fuzz.  An mp3 download of the interview is available here for a limited time.  Check it out....
Posted by PRONG on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:05:00 PST