Genre(s):
Crossover/Thrash Metal (early), Half-Thrash/ Industrial Metal (now)
Lyrical Theme(s):
Life's hardships & struggles
Origin:
United States of America (New York City, NY)
Formed In:
1986
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
- Tommy Victor - Vocals/Guitar (ex-Danzig, Ministry)
- Monte Pittman - Bass
- Aaron Rossi - Drums
Former/Past Member(s):
Bass:
- Mike Kirkland (1986-1990)
- Troy Gregory (1991-1993) (Flotsam and Jetsam, Gallery of Suicide)
- Paul Raven (1993-1996) (Godflesh, ex-Killing Joke, Pigface, Murder Inc., Smartyr, Mob Research, Zilch)
- Frank Cavanagh (1997) (Filter)
- Rob Nicholson (1996) (Ozzy Osbourne, ex-Cryptic Slaughter, ex-Danzig, ex-Rob Zombie, Drown, Suffer (US))
- Brian Perry (Lizzy Borden , guest on Lunatics on Parole)
- Mike Longworth
Drums:
- Ted Parsons (1986-1996) (Godflesh, Jesu, Teledubgnosis, ex-Of Cabbages and Kings, ex-Swans)
- John Tempesta (Exodus, Testament, Helmet, Black Label Society, White Zombie)
- Iven de Prume (2000) (White Zombie)
- Dan Laudo
Guitars:
- Rich Gonzales (2000-2002) (Diesel Machine, Devilution)
- Mike Riggs (1997)
- Monte Pittman
Tour Members:
- John Bechel (1994) - Keyboard (Front Line Assembly, ex-Fear Factory, Ascension of the Watchers, Killing Joke, Ministry)
- Joseph Bishara (1994) - Keyboard (Danzig, Drown)
- Vince Dennis (1996) - Bass
Additional notes
Combining New York hardcore and thrash influences with industrial overtones, and also a bit of groove in the Pantera style.
Tommy Victor got his start with Prong while being a soundcheck man at the world famous punk venue CBGB's at New York City. He met some people there who were interested in creating a hardcore/crossover band and thus was born Prong.
Tommy Victor is the only original member left in Prong. When Prong went on a hitius during the late 90's, Tommy went on to collaborate with the likes of Rob Zombie and Danzig. Tommy recently decided to part ways with Danzig to concentrate on Prong, his first priority band.
Troy also auditioned for bass in Metallica following Cliff's death. He was among the few who were considered for the role.
The band currently is looking for a record label to release their next CD.
Tommy Victor joined industrial metallers Ministry in 2006 handeling guitar duties.
Born Dates:
Paul Raven (16th January 1961, UK)
Johnathan Bechdel (1st August 1964)
Troy Gregory (13th November 1966 Detroit, MI)
Mike Riggs (23rd April 1971 Arkansas)
Tommy Victor got his start with Prong while being a soundcheck man at the world famous punk venue CBGB's at New York City. He met some people there who were interested in creating a hardcore/crossover band and thus was born Prong.
Tommy Victor is the only original member left in Prong. When Prong went on a hitius during the late 90's, Tommy went on to collaborate with the likes of Rob Zombie and Danzig. Tommy recently decided to part ways with Danzig to concentrate on Prong, his first priority band.
Troy also auditioned for bass in Metallica following Cliff's death. He was among the few who were considered for the role.
The band currently is looking for a record label to release their next CD.
Tommy Victor joined industrial metallers Ministry in 2006 handeling guitar duties.
Born Dates:
Paul Raven (16th January 1961, UK)
Johnathan Bechdel (1st August 1964)
Troy Gregory (13th November 1966 Detroit, MI)
Mike Riggs (23rd April 1971 Arkansas)
Discography:
Prong - Demo '86 [demo] - 1986
Prong - 4 Song Demo '87 [demo] - 1987
Prong - Primitive Origins [full-length] - 1987
Prong - Force Fed [full-length] - 1988
Prong - Third From The Sun [ep] - 1989
Prong - For Dear Life [single] - 1990
Prong - Lost And Found (+ 3 'live At Cbgb' Tracks) [single] - 1990
Prong - The Peel Sessions [ep] - 1990
Prong - Beg To Differ [full-length] - 1990
Prong - Unconditional [single] - 1991
Prong - Prove You Wrong [single] - 1991
Prong - Prove You Wrong 5 Song Sampler [ep] - 1991
Prong - Prove You Wrong [full-length] - 1991
Prong - Whose Fist Is This Anyway [ep] - 1992
Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck [single] - 1994
Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Break Your Back (The Remix EP) [ep] - 1993
Prong - Broken Peace [single] - 1994
Prong - Whose Fist Is This Anyway? [ep] - 1994
Prong & Sepultura - Sepultura / Prong [split] - 1994
Prong - Cleansing [full-length] - 1994
Prong - Controller Promo [single] - 1996
Prong - Face Value [single] - 1996
Prong - Rude Awakening (The Remixes) [single] - 1996
Prong - Rude Awakening [full-length] - 1996
Prong - 100% Live [live] - 2002
Prong - Scorpio Rising [full-length] - 2003
Prong - Power Of The Damager [full-length] - 2007
Prong - Power Of The Damn Mixxxer [full-length] - 2009
Prong - Revenge ... Best Served Cold [single] - 2012
Prong - Carved Into Stone [full-length] - 2012
Prong - Playlist: The Very Best Of Prong [compilation] - 2012
Prong - Ruining Lives [full-length] - 2014
Prong - X - No Absolutes [full-length] - 2016
Prong - Zero Days [full-length] - 2017
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Official site:
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