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THE REVIEW
Having set aside collaborations with Al Jourgensen and Glen Danzig, Tommy Victor, frontman and the sole survivor of the original New York trio, recruits two new rugged farriers to inject new life into the rusty pitchfork: the long-eared Tony Campos (Static X, Asesino, Quartetto Cetra) on bass and the Puerto Rican drummer Alexei Rodriguez (Nicola Di Bari, 3 Inches Of Blood, Walls Of Jericho), strike their respective shovels with lucid vehemence, resulting in rustic supporting roles within the new album.
The substantial post-thrash polished by moderate wave/hardcore inflections that emanates from the new eleven pieces repeatedly harks back to the most fitting moments conceived eons ago: the ectoplasm of the half-masterpiece "Beg To Differ" hovers more menacingly than any other in this phase. Slop for nostalgics with skulls studded with chrome nails.
To inaugurate the new course, they rely on a metallurgic opening triptych with varied impact but recognizable features: the thick layer of frantic guitars, our trademark, is grafted onto athletic rhythms and the usual masculine voice of Mr. Victor, plunging us back, in the short span of ten minutes, to a resounding version 2.0 of the metallized saga dating back to the last century.
As one might imagine, not all of the album upholds the fiery freshness of the onset: some lateral thrash-bubblegum episodes, complete with a Basque tambourine to color it all, do not depress more than necessary the meticulous work of crochet and anvil by the three gentlemen of the Big Apple.
Therefore, UH!
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Summary by Bot
Prong’s 2012 album Carved Into Stone introduces new band members Tony Campos and Alexei Rodriguez who bring fresh energy to the group. The album blends polished post-thrash with hardcore inflections, evoking the band’s earlier sound. Opening tracks impress with thick guitars and vigorous rhythms, though some later songs are less impactful. Overall, the album offers a solid and nostalgic thrash metal experience.Tracklist
Prong
Prong is an American metal band formed in New York City in 1986 by guitarist/vocalist Tommy Victor with bassist Mike Kirkland and drummer Ted Parsons. Blending thrash, hardcore, groove and industrial elements, they influenced 1990s alternative and industrial metal. After a 1997–2002 hiatus, Victor revived the band and continues to lead it.07 Reviews
