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The gritty guitars, the stop/start rhythms, the anger and the vicious ill will are all back in Prong's Scorpio Rising. Now, who forgot the songs? Minus the hooks, Prong just gets by on their ferociousness, keeping their return album from being a total washout. Eight years without a studio album made the hardcore itchy with anticipation, and for them, Scorpio Rising might be just volatile enough. With the album, Prong's sound has become slower. It's sludgy but with quite the rumble underneath. Tommy Victor's voice has dropped in pitch too, becoming a roaring howl that's darn near otherworldly. The opening "Detached" holds plenty of promise, but one rumbling number after another with nothing to grip on to weakens the overall punch. With a bluesy beat, "Entrance to the Eclipse" gives the listener a much needed break from the stomping, but the following "Letter to a Friend" is way too close to the band's big hit, "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck," to be considered fresh. If it weren't for "Letter to a Friend," you'd swear this new, slower band had no interest in returning to the sing-along-with-Prong days, but they should consider it. With their serious bite still intact, it's great to have them back. A gripping tune or two would have made it all the better. ~ David Jeffries
Prong includes: Tommy Victor (vocals, guitar); Monte Pittman (guitar); Dan Laudo (drums).
Prong Scorpio Rising Songs Scorpio Rising Music Review Average Rating: (3.3 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Awesome
A Good listen!
Some top notch song's from Prong on this ALBUM!
Submitted by mcnaughton33 (Whangarei, NZ)
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If you like Prong, get this.
This is just another top notch release by Prong. I am a fan of Tommy Victor's vocals, and this disk has his best vocals yet. Check out "All Knowing Force" and "Entrance to the Eclipse". It has good songs all accross the CD.
Prong fans should get it and enjoy!
Submitted by Ron S. (Mesa, Arizona)
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First, I want to correct the review above that says that Prong was before Pantera. Pantera was born in 1983 with their album called Metal Magic (w/o Phil Anselmo). Phil first showed up in the album Power Metal, which was coupled with a noname band called Villain. Prong didn't show up until almost 4 years later. Second, I want to correct the statement about this being "Nu-Metal". Prong is straight from the industrial scene and are directly influenced by a couple of different industrial bands (ie Skinny Puppy). Sure, they were also influenced by bands like Metallica and Slayer too. Plus the fact that Prong has been around way too long to be considered "Nu-Metal".
Now for my review. This album starts right where Prong left off in Rude Awakening. The same deep almost thrash sound from Tommy on the 7-string. The same angry lyrics packed with energy and dread. It's a shame we had to wait for 8-9 years for another one! If you want more on the background of Prong's music, check out a couple of other albums that are not listed here at CDUniverse: Beg to Differ and Prove You Wrong.
Submitted by Dave (Miami, FL)
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IF YOU ARE NEW TO PRONG, DON'T BUY THIS
THIS ALBUM TAKES A WHILE TO GROW ON YOU, AND THIS IS FROM AN 18 YEAR PRONG FAN. IF YOU ARE JUST BROWSING AND YOU CAME UPON THIS, GO TO THE PRONG PAGE AND PURCHASE CLEANSING, FORCE FED, OR PRIMITIVE ORIGINS, THESE ARE A MUCH BETTER INTRODUCTION TO THE GREATEST THREE PIECE IN THE HISTORY OF METAL.
Submitted by ROBBO (MEDINA, NEW YORK)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  THE ORIGINAL NU-METAL MASTERS ARE BACK !
THEY STARTED IT ALL...BEFORE PANTERA,KORN OR FEAR FACTORY WAS PRONG !!!..TOMMY VICTOR IS THE BEST GUITARIST IN DA WORLD...THIS ALBUM IS AN ESSENTIAL COLLECTION FOR ANY METAL FAN....ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ROCK ALBUMS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY !!
Submitted by Anselmo (Los Angeles)
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