Prong Prong or Prongs may refer to: * Prong, synonym of tine (structural), a branch or spike of various tools and natural objects * Prong (band), an American metal band * Prong (company), an iPhone accessories company in New York City * Prongs, British ...

is an American heavy metal band formed in 1986. The band was originally composed of founder Tommy Victor (vocals, guitar), along with Mike Kirkland (bass) and ex- Swans drummer Ted Parsons. Their first two studio releases, the EP '' Primitive Origins'' (1987) and debut studio album '' Force Fed'' (1989), were released independently and directed more towards the

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. The trio signed with

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, and their first major label release, 1990's ''

Beg to Differ ''Beg to Differ'' is the second studio album by American heavy metal music, heavy metal band Prong (band), Prong, released in 1990 through Epic Records. The album includes one live track ("Third from the Sun", a Chrome (band), Chrome cover) recor ...

'', was a minor success, and received regular exposure on

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's ''

Headbangers Ball ''Headbangers Ball'' is a music television program that consisted of heavy metal music videos airing on MTV and its global affiliates. The show began on MTV on April 18, 1987, playing heavy metal music videos from both well-known and more obs ...

''. Former

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bassist

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replaced Kirkland for 1991's ''

Prove You Wrong ''Prove You Wrong'' is an album by American heavy metal band Prong, released in 1991. It is their only album with Troy Gregory on bass guitar. The album includes a cover of "(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)", originally by The Stranglers. ''Prove Yo ...

''. Gregory was soon replaced by ex-

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bassist Paul Raven, plus keyboardist John Bechdel (ex- Murder Inc.) for 1994's '' Cleansing''. The album marked a change of direction towards a more

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sound, being regarded as Prong's "most varied record". Prong would disband following 1996's "less inspired" ''

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''. Prong was reformed in early 2002, after a five-year hiatus with a new lineup, tour, and subsequent signed to the Spanish

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label to release their first live album, ''

100% Live ''100% Live'' is a live album by American metal band Prong. It was recorded at the Double Door, in Chicago, and at the Royal Oak Theater in Detroit. Track listing Personnel * Tommy Victor – vocals, guitar * Monte Pittman Monte Lee Pit ...

'' (not including the 1990 promo ''Live at CBGB's)'', followed by 2003's '' Scorpio Rising''. In 2007, the band signed to Al Jourgensen's 13th Planet label, releasing ''

Power of the Damager ''Power of the Damager'' is the seventh studio album by American metal band Prong. It was released through 13th Planet Records on October 2, 2007. The album peaked at No. 47 on the ''Billboard'' Top Heatseekers chart. Track listing Personnel ...

''. In 2012, the band released ''

Carved into Stone ''Carved into Stone'' is the eighth studio album by American metal band Prong. It reached No. 13 at the Top Heatseekers chart. Released on April 24, 2012, via Long Branch Records/SPV, the work was produced by Steve Evetts with cover artwork by ...

'', followed by ''

Ruining Lives '' Ruining Lives ''is the ninth studio album by American metal band Prong. Released on April 23, 2014, the album was produced by Tommy Victor and Steve Evetts. On April 29, 2014, a lyric video was released for the song "Turnover". Track listin ...

'' (2014), the cover album ''

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'' (2015) and then two more albums, '' X – No Absolutes'' (2016) and ''

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Studio albums

Live albums

Remix albums

Extended plays

Singles

Video albums

Music videos

Other appearances

References

External links

Prong's official website
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