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Prong is the definition of journeyman metal act. In their 20-plus years of existence, they've consistently been at the forefront of hardcore-thrash crossover and industrial metal. Guitarist Tommy Victor, who got his start manning the soundboards at legendary CBGB, has played with members of Ministry, Marilyn Manson, Killing Joke, and Danzig in addition to keeping his main project going. POWER OF THE DAMAGER features the band's current permutation of Victor with drummer Aaron Rossi and bassist Monte Pittman, and presents a lean, turbo-charged Prong. Largely stripped of extraneous elements, songs like the punishing "3rd Option" burrow into the skull with drill-like precision, while "The Banishment" rides a tight robotic groove complete with urban-disco beat and a metallic scratch of guitar that could almost be considered funky. Considering that it's been four years since their last release, there's remarkably little rust in Prong's metal.
Recording information: Sonic Ranch Studios, Tornillo, TX.
Photographer: Allan Amato.
Personnel: Tommy Victor (vocals, guitar); Monte Pittman (guitar, background vocals); Al Jourgensen (keyboards); Aaron Rossi (drums).
Audio Mixers: John Bilberry; Al Jourgensen.
Kerrang (Magazine) (p.49) - "[With] Victor's serrated riffs and clipped, barked vocals back with a vengeance..." Power Of The Damager Music Prong Power Of The Damager Songs Power Of The Damager Music Power Of The Damager Music Review Average Rating: (3.9 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Tommy trio in peak form
I’m a Prong fan since Beg To Differ (opening music to original MTV “Headbanger’s Ball”). Plenty of bashers out there trashing Tommy’s lyrics. Hey, get a sense of humor people and stop taking lyrics so seriously. All Prong albums contain both critical and humorous lyrics combined in a palatable stew. The technical prowess of the trios chops compensates for a distaste of the lyrics. Although I tend to turn my nose up to “old school” metal (I don’t care for Beg to Differ any more, nor classic Metallica for example), I find POTD to be a fabulous combo of all Prong albums and lineup changes- as well as moving forward with the heavy genre. Yeah, Metallica has failed…twice to return to form. Slipknot did a pretty good job. Disturbed maintains. But Prong stick to a great formula of riff-based rock combined with light-hearted lyrics. And for POTD, it def works. I put off listening to this album for years and totally regret it. Give it a few listens whether you are a long-time fan or just checking them out. Scorpio Rising is my second fave btw.
Submitted by Volcanoking (Lakewood, WA)
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Different style of metal
The good points is that this album creates a fairly unique and distinctive soundscape compared to the bulk of the metal band genre. On the other hand, some of the lyrics are a bit disappointing and it lacks a bit of variety throughout the album. Some metal fans love it and others will hate it depending on your metal preferences. "Pure ether" and "3rd option" are my favourite tracks by a long way.
Submitted by wozzazen (Perth, Australia)
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There is nothing heavy about this album. You could put a techno beat behind each one of these tracks and play it in a club. If that's what you like then fine, but to say this is reminiscent of old prong is not true. They definately didn't waste any paper on lyrics. Lame. Scorpio Rising was the beginning of the end for them, this is no comeback. They should of learned from Metallica's failure.'
Submitted by lordsfavoriteangel (Sarasota, FL)
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Best Prong in a LONG Time
Back to the Beg to Differ days. Definately more consistent throughout the entire album than Scorpio. A good blend of the heavier sound of their earlier work and the catchiness (is that a word?)of Prove You Wrong.
Submitted by Bill (Memphis, TN)
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Lay off the crack pipe Steve. One star!? You've got to be kidding me. "Prove *you* Wrong" or "Beg to Differ" is more like it. Big Prong fan and it's really good to hear them back with some new material. I proudly add this to my music collection. But don't take it from me....
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