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".
turnover
Prong Lyrics
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Cycling from this world
I'm turning, changing perspective
On towards new forms
I've been fading, fading away
Getting in touch with finality
Cascading, falling away
Like it turned on me
A crisis, a disease
Great power, great range
So deafening
Turning it over is a blessing
More power, more gain
More mastery
The point of turning's necessary
Been burning, burning away
Torchlight from this world
Unlearning change of intention
No connection to old laws
I've been hating, wasting away
Losing touch with infinity
Unblaming, staying away
I need to be reborn
Like it turned on me
A crisis, a disease
Like it turned on me
A virus of unease
Great power, great range
So deafening
Turning it over is a blessing
More power, more gain
More mastery
The point of turning's necessary
Turning
Turning
Turn it over
Turn it over
Turn it over
Turn it over
Turn it over
Great power, great range
More mastery
More power, more gain
There's more for me
Great power, great range
So deafening
Turning it over is a blessing
More power, more gain
More mastery
The point of turning's necessary
Go!
Turn it over
Turn it over
Turn it over
Turning it over
The lyrics of Prong's song "Turnover" seem to be about the singer's desire to change and move on from their current situation. They express a need to turn away from this world and embrace new perspectives and forms. The repeated use of the word "turning" suggests a transformation or metamorphosis of some sort. The first verse also uses cycling as a metaphor to describe the process. The singer feels like they have been fading away and getting in touch with finality, which could symbolize a feeling of mortality or coming to terms with their past. They are cascading and falling away into the dawn, indicating a new beginning or rebirth.
The second verse continues with the theme of change and transformation. The singer has been burning away the torchlight of this world and unlearning their old intentions. They are losing touch with infinity, which could refer to feeling disconnected from the infinite possibilities and potential of life. However, they are unblaming and staying away, suggesting that they are taking responsibility for their past and moving on without regrets. Like it turned on them, the singer has experienced a crisis or disease that has affected them negatively. But turning it over is now a blessing, providing more power, gain, and mastery. The point of turning is necessary, representing a turning point in the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm turning, turning away
I am distancing myself from my current state or lifestyle.
Cycling from this world
Continuously moving away from the current world or reality.
I'm turning, changing perspective
Reorienting myself towards a different point of view or mindset.
On towards new forms
Moving towards new forms of existence or being.
I've been fading, fading away
I have been gradually disappearing or diminishing over time.
Getting in touch with finality
Coming to terms with the inevitability of my ending or death.
Cascading, falling away
Falling or dropping off quickly and continuously.
Into the dawn
Entering a new day or beginning.
Like it turned on me
As if the situation I am in has suddenly become hostile or harmful to me.
A crisis, a disease
A difficult or dangerous situation, comparable to an illness spreading through me.
Great power, great range
Incredibly strong and having a wide impact.
So deafening
Unbearably loud or overwhelming.
Turning it over is a blessing
Letting go of the current situation is a relief or positive change.
More power, more gain
Greater ability or control over the situation, leading to more positive outcomes.
More mastery
Excelling or becoming more skilled at dealing with the situation.
The point of turning's necessary
The process of turning away is crucial and required for growth or change.
Been burning, burning away
I have been slowly and consistently destroying something.
Torchlight from this world
Illumination for myself in this world, guiding me through difficult decisions.
Unlearning change of intention
Attempting to forget or undo past intentions or mindsets.
No connection to old laws
No longer influenced or bound by past rules, laws or beliefs.
I've been hating, wasting away
I have been losing love or energy towards something or someone, slowly deteriorating.
Losing touch with infinity
Feeling disconnected from the endless possibilities or divinity of life.
Unblaming, staying away
Taking responsibility for my actions and holding myself accountable for any mistakes or failures.
I need to be reborn
I require a fresh start or new beginnings to progress and develop.
A virus of unease
A contagious feeling or situation causing discomfort, anxiety or tension.
More for me
There is more to gain or explore in life.
Go!
An exclamation of motivation or encouragement to take action.
Turning
The act of turning or pivoting away from a current state or position.
Turn it over
Turning the situation around or changing direction.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Chistopher Michael Collier, Thomas Michael Victor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
surgeonofdemise
Prong used to be good.
I remember "Force Fed" 'Beg to Differ", etc.
Good stuff.
Cleansing = good shit also.
Turnover = What the hell is this crap.
Prong/Tommy chases the big bucks.....
lame music.
Ryan de Ham
Ruining Lives is one of the best Prong albums I've ever heard! Definitely buying this!
Death Proof Banda
I'd say Tommy Victor is like Jesus, but Jesus never wrote cool riffs like Tommy
Micah J
Tommy Victor is the Nicolai Tesla of metal. Everything being done is based on his work, but the history books don't mention that shit.
Ben Emery
Amen to that lol
MassRapidTransport
production is WOW! best production ever for any prong record...
ah and the track rules too of course :-)
FearTractorist
This destroys like a bulldozer on a racing fuel. Anyways thanks for the concert in Prague!
Paul Gervais
major props to the creator of this lyric video!
PRONG! \m/
Patrick Radloff
If you love them or hate them,they rock!!!
I hear them over 20 years. Thanx for the fantastic music.
Christian Jackson
I've been a fan of PRONG for more than 25 years!!
Never displeased with their music!!!
HackiePRONGFAN
Masterpiece!... song AND video!!!