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".
Siriusly Emerging
Prong Lyrics
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Comin' with the eight comin' from the heat
Chariots of treasure ride the wheels of heat
The consequence means nothing the end of all because
Tremble now with terror for the chance of not being called
Throwing bodies comin' with the heat and not be killed
Throwing bodies with all the things you know
Throwing bodies comin' with the heat
Furious the surging electricity
Comin' from the gate comin' from the heat
Seriously emerging the possibility
Throwing bodies comin' with the heat
Throwing bodies with all the things you know
With all the things you love with all the things you hate
Throwing bodies coming with the heat
Can you feel it can you feel it oh can you feel it can you feel it
With all the things you love with all the things you hate
Oh can you feel it comin' with the eight
Comin' from the heat can you feel
Seriously emerging the possibilities
Comin' with the eight comin' from the heat
Chariots of treasure ride the wheels of heat
The consequence means nothing the end of all because
Tremble now with terror for the chance of not being called
With all the things you love with all the things you hate
Comin' with the eight comin' from the heat of not being called
Throwing bodies comin' with the heat with all the things you know
Throwing bodies comin' with the heat with all the things you know
With all the things you love with all the things you hate
Throwing bodies coming with the heat
Can you feel it can you feel it oh can you feel it can you feel it
On an east rock from an east rock
On an eight rock from the eight rock can you feel it
Throwing bodies comin' with the heat
Throwing bodies comin' with the heat
On an east rock from on eight rock on an east rock
Can you feel it can you feel it can you feel it can you feel it
With all the things you love with all the things you hate can you feel it
With all the things you love with all the things you hate
With all the things you love with all the things you hate
Comin' with the eight comin' from the heat
Seriously emerging the possibilities
Seriously emerging the possibilities
The lyrics of Prong's song "Seriously Emerging" suggest that there is a massive potential for something unknown to unravel, and it is coming with strength and force. The phrase "comin' with the eight" could possibly be a reference to the 8th hour, the peak of the day's heat. The "chariots of treasure" are present, representing something valuable, but there is also a sense of danger, with bodies being thrown and trembling with terror. The lyrics invite the listener to feel what is coming, with multiple repetitions of "can you feel it," suggesting that something significant is brewing.
The song's meaning can be interpreted in various ways, depending on the listener's perspective. It could be about standing up to adversity or facing fears. The repetitive nature of the lyrics suggests a sense of urgency and the need for action.
Line by Line Meaning
Seriously emerging the possibilities
Exploring the potential options with great seriousness
Comin' with the eight comin' from the heat
Arriving with force and momentum generated by intense energy
Chariots of treasure ride the wheels of heat
Valuable items being transported on the wheels powered by intense heat
The consequence means nothing the end of all because
Regardless of the outcome, it holds no significance in the grand scheme of things
Tremble now with terror for the chance of not being called
Feeling fear and anxiety over the possibility of being left out or excluded
Throwing bodies comin' with the heat and not be killed
Taking risks and facing danger with courage and not being defeated
Throwing bodies with all the things you know
Using all your knowledge and experience to take a leap of faith
Throwing bodies comin' with the heat
Taking action with great intensity and energy
Throwing bodies over with it
Fully committing to the action with no hesitation
Furious the surging electricity
Intense and powerful electrical energy flows with great speed and strength
Comin' from the gate comin' from the heat
The source of the power and energy is from a specific origin and it's coming with force
With all the things you love with all the things you hate
Incorporating all of your feelings, loved and despised, into the situation
Can you feel it can you feel it oh can you feel it can you feel it
Asking if you can sense the intensity and power of the situation
On an east rock from an east rock
The location is on an eastern rock formation within the environment
On an eight rock from the eight rock can you feel it
The location is on a rock with the number 'eight' involved and asking if the intensity can be felt
Throwing bodies comin' with the heat
Taking action with great intensity and energy
With all the things you love with all the things you hate
Incorporating all of your feelings, loved and despised, into the situation
Comin' with the eight comin' from the heat of not being called
The intense energy and momentum is generated from the fear of not being included
Throwing bodies comin' with the heat with all the things you know
Taking action with great intensity and energy while utilizing all your knowledge and experience
On an east rock from on eight rock on an east rock
The location is shifting from one eastern rock to another with the number 'eight' still involved
With all the things you love with all the things you hate can you feel it
Again, incorporating all of your feelings, loved and despised, into the situation and asking if you can sense the intensity and power
Seriously emerging the possibilities
Exploring the potential options with great seriousness
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Deaf2Demands
A siriusly great riff and song.
Kooz Law
Brutal and I love it!
guLi
The shameless vigour in these riffs, bloody hell!
Atheist
Fuck, that riff ! Dangerous !!!!!
Colin Brummer
981 goobers have listened to this