Prong is an American heavy metal band formed in New York City in 1986. The band is fronted by guitarist/vocalist Tommy Victor, Prong's sole constant member. To date, they have released 13 studio albums (including a covers album), one live album, four EPs, one DVD and one remix album.
Prong had two independent releases, Primitive Origins (1987) and Force Fed (1989), which attracted the attention of Epic Records, who signed the band in 1989. Their first two albums on Epic, Beg to Differ (1990) and Prove You Wrong (1991), were released to critical acclaim and garnered attention on MTV's Headbangers Ball.
The band's 1994 album Cleansing was also successful, and included their best-known song, "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck". After releasing one more album (Rude Awakening in 1996), Prong disbanded in 1997, but reformed in 2002 and has continued to tour and record since then.
Members:
Tommy Victor
Jason Christopher
Tyler Bogliole
Past members:
Ted Parsons
Paul Raven
John Bechdel
Charlie Clouser
John Tempesta
Sterling Flournoy
Troy Gregory
Rob "Blasko" Nicholson
Frank Cavanagh
Dan Laudo
Brian Perry
Mike Kirkland
Mike Riggs
Monte Pittman
Mike Longworth
Tony Campos
Alexei Rodriguez
Matt Celmer
Art Cruz
Griffin McCarthy
From: New York City, U.S.
Genre(s):
Groove metal,
thrash metal,
alternative metal,
industrial metal,
crossover thrash
Active From: 1986-1997, 2002-present