PRONG — Carved Into Stone (review)

PRONG — Carved Into Stone album cover Album · 2012 · Groove Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3.5/5 ·
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"Carved Into Stone" is the 8th full-length studio album by US groove metal/thrash metal act Prong. The album was released through Branch Records in April 2012. While it´s been 5 years since the release of "Power of the Damager (2007)", mainman and lead vocalist/guitarist Tommy Victor have kept himself busy recording and touring with Danzig and Ministry. These days it seems that Prong is more of a hobby project to him.

...that´s not audible when listening to the album though. "Carved Into Stone" sounds inspired, features a clear and powerful sound production, strong musicianship and maybe most importantly it sounds unmistakably like Prong. Heavy yet energetic groove based riffing (and more atmospheric Killing Joke influenced riffing too), pounding rythms and Tommy Victor´s raw yet occasionally semi-melodic vocals in front. Standout tracks are "Eternal Heat", "Revenge... Best Served Cold" and the title track.

"Carved Into Stone" is a strong album by Prong. It´s not an album that revolutionizes the signature Prong sound, but it´s a kick in the ass as well as an entertaining release all the way through the 11 tracks it contains. A 3.5 star (70%) rating is deserved.
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