On Monday, April 15, which is Tax Day in the US for many American citizens, PRONG has shared a video for the band’s model of the RUSH vintage “Operating Guy (Common Model)”
The observe seems as a shorter model on PRONG‘s newest album, “State Of Emergency”, which used to be launched ultimate October by way of Steamhammer/SPV.
PRONG mainman Tommy Victor commented: “RUSH had the massive riffs and that’s one thing PRONG at all times desires as smartly. Particularly within the music ‘Operating Guy’ with that all-time vintage opening riff. Now we have a brand new lyric video for the common model of ‘Operating Guy’. It’s just a little commercial and trippy on the similar time. Test it out!”
Produced by means of the skillful fingers of mythical manufacturer Steve Evetts (SEPULTURA, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN),, “State Of Emergency” surprises at the post-punk observe “Disconnected” after which grooves at the name observe. Firstly launched as a standalone unmarried in early 2023, “Breaking Level” takes no prisoners with fair lyrics and chopping perspective, whilst hard-hitting “The Descent” is a lightning fast, vintage ripper.
Victor instructed Decibel mag concerning the choice to hide RUSH: “The object is, when I used to be a child, I didn’t play guitar, so I used to be a bass participant in bands when I used to be in highschool and shit. So, in fact, Geddy Lee used to be the man. He used to be some of the best dudes, proper? I noticed RUSH such a lot of occasions.
“There used to be no approach of no longer having them affect you. It used to be not possible as a result of they had been so widespread. They weren’t at the giant scale, however guys that had been taking part in in storage bands, we had been doing [LED] ZEPPELIN covers and BAD COMPANY after which RUSH songs, and that’s how it used to be again within the day.
“And ‘Operating Guy’ used to be the usual one. I realize it’s no longer with Neil [Peart], however the riff is really easy and it’s so fundamental that it’s a killer observe. I imply, I like the lyric and the whole lot. In order that’s some of the explanation why that one stood out to me. The lyrics are compatible into the entire ‘State Of Emergency’ [theme] too. It are compatible in for some reason why, so I in reality sought after to do it.”
Referring to why he selected to put in writing all of “State Of Emergency” himself, Tommy instructed New Noise Mag: “Truthfully, anything else collaborative is on account of necessity, [being] pressed for time. I hate to return and criticize data I’ve executed just lately, the place I’ve warmly praised them, however yeah, I needed to do [a couple of things on previous records] with a purpose to get it executed that I didn’t in reality wish to do. I sound like the largest snob on this planet, however basically, I’m very vital of alternative guitar avid gamers’ riffs and concepts. Only a few occasions I’m inspired.”
Shaped in New York Town in 1986, the act referred to as PRONG emerged as a pioneering power within the heavy steel scene, mixing parts of thrash, commercial, and hardcore punk.
Based by means of vocalist/guitarist Tommy Victor, the band briefly received consideration with their competitive sound and uncompromising perspective. With their step forward album “Beg to Range” in 1990, PRONG solidified their position within the steel panorama, showcasing Victor‘s unique riffing and uncooked vocal supply.
All the way through their profession, PRONG has passed through lineup adjustments, however Victor has remained the motive force at the back of their track, guiding the band via sonic experimentation and evolution. Albums like “Cleaning” (1994) and “Impolite Awakening” (1996) additional cemented their standing as a powerful presence within the style.
With a discography spanning over 3 a long time, PRONG continues to push limitations and encourage a brand new era of metalheads with their fierce power and uncompromising imaginative and prescient.
