Prong was founded in 1986 by singer/guitarist Tommy Victor (then a soundman at New York City's renowned CBGB's). With bassist Mike Kirkland (formely of NYHC band Damage and doorman at CBGB’s) and ex-Swans drummer Ted Parsons, Prong released two independent CDs that were noted for their brutal hardcore sound.
Epic Records saw the band's potential and signed them in 1989. Prong's major label debut album Beg to Differ, was released in 1990.
In the following year, Kirkland left the band and was replaced by Ex-Flotsam and Jetsam bassist Troy Gregory. Prong issued their fourth release Prove You Wrong which saw the band experiment with programming and electronic samples while still retaining an aggressive yet melodic sensibility.
By 1994, Troy Gregory was out of the band and was replaced by Paul Raven (bassist) and John Bechdel (keyboard), both from Killing Joke and Murder, Inc. The new line up released Cleansing (Prong’s 5th major release). With a strong industrial sound that still managed to be hard and heavy, Cleansing contained songs that are still considered Prong classics ("Broken Peace" and "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck") and is Prong’s most successful release to date. The videos for these two songs became staples of MTV’s legendary Headbangers Ball.
Prong's sixth album Rude Awakening was released in 1996. The album was not as successful as the last three albums. Shortly thereafter Parsons left the band to join Godflesh. Tommy Victor left New York and moved to Los Angeles. As the band Prong sat idle, Tommy Victor worked with legends of the rock world, including Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, celldweller and Glenn Danzig.
In 2002, Victor re-formed Prong with bassist Brian Perry, drummer Dan Laudo and guitarist Monte Pittman (Madonna). In 2002, after a 42-show American tour that was recorded for a live CD (100% Live, Locomotive Music) Prong entered the studio and recorded a new CD titled Scorpio Rising which was received with mixed responses.
Victor played on and off again with Glen Danzig from 1998 -2005 in between time with Prong. His final goal of playing and writing on a Danzig record was met with Circle of Snakes in 2004.
Prong released a live 2-disc DVD in 2005 entitled "The Vault" which features performances from the Hulstsfred and With Full Force festivals and a full show in Amsterdam. This disc has Mike Longworth on bass as well, who later replaced Perry. As a result of the drum performance on Scorpio Rising , band members Tommy Victor and Monte Pittman decided a change needed to be made. This resulted in the firing of Dan Laudo and the enlistment Aaron Rossi, who used to be in the bands Strife (Victory Records), Shelter (Century Media Records), John 5 (Shrapnel Records), and Ankla (Bieler Bros. Records)
Victor and Raven joined Ministry in 2005 to write and tour in support of their album Rio Grande Blood (2006). They were nominated for a Grammy in 2007 for the song Senior Peligro in the "Best Metal Performance" category. The two also appear on Ministry's follow up album The Last Sucker (2007), although in a more limited capacity.
On June 4th, 2007, Prong posted a MySpace bulletin stating that they were recording in El Paso, Texas. The band left Locomotive Music, and were signed to Al Jourgensen's 13th Planet Records, who released their latest album Power of the Damager on October 2, 2007.
The band embarked on the "Slicing Across America" and "Slicing Across Europe" tours supporting Power of the Damager in 2007 and early 2008. Joining Tommy Victor in the current live membership of the band is bassist Monte Pittman and drummer Aaron Rossi.
Paul Raven died of an apparent heart attack in his sleep on October 20, 2007 at the age of 46. He was recording with French recording artists Treponem Pal on their new album with Ted Parsons at the time of his death.
Aaron Rossi was joining Ministry as their new drummer on the "C U LaTour" which started in March 2008.
In February 2008, Headbanger's Ball premiered the video "Power Of The Damager".
One Outnumbered
Prong Lyrics
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No thought of a change go out
And get your gun thought we've had out fill of that
They've had enough all of those with good will let the rest
Run amok they won't come clean so
We're bound to lose don't even have
A clue no respect for you dignity
For whom one more outnumbered bleeding hearts
Shower another cause to blame another soul to judge
The lyrics of Prong's song One Outnumbered touch upon the themes of violence, blame, and victimization. The lyrics are critical of those who refuse to take responsibility for their actions and instead pass the blame onto others. The opening lines suggest a lack of accountability, with someone trying to pass the buck and no thought of making any actual changes.
The lyrics then shift towards a more violent tone, with a suggestion that people should resort to wielding guns to solve their problems. This comes across as a commentary on the prevalence of gun violence in society and the belief that it has become an acceptable way to deal with conflict. The lines "thought we've had our fill of that, they've had enough" suggest that even those who are victims of gun violence are fed up with the culture of violence that surrounds them.
The lyrics then go on to criticize those who refuse to acknowledge their wrongdoing, letting those with good intentions suffer the consequences of their actions. The line "no respect for your dignity" suggests that those who are victimized are not shown any empathy or compassion. The intense feelings of anger and frustration felt by those who are outnumbered and victimized are captured in the final lines of the song, with the words "one more outnumbered bleeding heart that's humble to find some shelter from a bloody shower, another cause to blame, another soul to judge."
Overall, Prong's One Outnumbered is a hard-hitting song that explores themes of violence, blame, and victimization. It paints a bleak picture of a society where people refuse to take responsibility for their actions and violence is seen as an acceptable solution to problems.
Line by Line Meaning
What a crying shame talk about pass the buck
It is unfortunate that people always try to shift the blame rather than take responsibility for their actions.
No thought of a change go out
People do not consider the need to change their ways and behavior.
And get your gun thought we've had out fill of that
Despite having had enough of violence and conflict, people still resort to using weapons to solve problems.
They've had enough all of those with good will let the rest
People who genuinely care for others have become tired and frustrated with those who do not share the same sentiment.
Run amok they won't come clean so
Those who cause chaos and disorder have no intention of admitting their wrongdoing.
We're bound to lose don't even have
There is a feeling of hopelessness and defeat as the odds are not in our favor.
A clue no respect for you dignity
People lack understanding and empathy for one another, and do not value individual worth and respect.
For whom one more outnumbered bleeding hearts
Those who are compassionate and caring are being outnumbered by those who are heartless and ruthless.
That humble to find some shelter from a bloody
Those who continue to show kindness and humility seek protection from the violence and aggression around them.
Shower another cause to blame another soul to judge
People are quick to assign blame and pass judgment on others, without taking the time to understand the complexities of the situation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PARSONS, VICTOR
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