We talked a little about politics, inspiration, fake news, categorizations, genres, hiatuses, pop music, the upcoming new album (it’s called Zero Days and is coming out on July 28th), future tours, and collaborations.

If you’re unfamiliar with Prong, the band formed in 1986, has taken two relatively long hiatuses, and has come back strong since 2012, releasing four albums in a five year period. Emerging from New York City, the band naturally started out as a hardcore outfit, but soon found a home within the groove metal genre, which led to their inspiration for bands to come, such as Korn and Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor. So, if your a fan of those bands and their ilk, then you might want to check out Prong.

But the hardcore and groove isn’t where it ends with Prong, the band also dabbles in funk, pop punk, and, if you listen closely, you might catch some jazz elements creeping up from time to time.

It’s my opinion that Prong has been and thrives as an underdog, but if you look at the pedigree of artists Tommy has worked with, it becomes clear that he’s deservedly well-respected among his peers. Some of the musicians he’s worked with include Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Trent Reznor, Glenn Danzig, Ministry, Soulfly, and many others.

But none of that really matters when the music kicks ass. Get to know Tommy Victor a little bit with our interview, and then go bang your head (and snap your neck) to some Prong!

Video filmed and edited by King Hazard.

Rock Hard \m/

Static-X frontman Wayne Static comments,

“I’m very excited to have Prong join the tour. Over the years Prong has had a huge influence on many musicians, including myself, and I am honored to share the stage with them.”

Tommy Victor of PRONG adds his sentiment by stating:

“STATIC X has been carrying the torch for no-nonsense, hard hitting music for many years and it’s an honor to tour with them. They’ve put out great records again and again and I’ve witnessed their live show so many times and never been disappointed. It’s going to be fun to see them every night tearing it up with those killer riffs, great beats and raucous hooks! Prong officially thanks Wayne and company for this opportunity!”

Newcomers Davey Suicide and 9 Electric continue throughout the entire Noise Revolution Summer 2012 Tour from the launch on July 15 in El Paso, TX and the tour has dates running until September.

Visit the official Static-X Facebook fan page for more information, including Ticket Links.

2012 Tour Dates:

8/1 Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
8/2 Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore *
8/3 Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues
8/5 South Bend, IN @ Club Fever
8/6 Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
8/10 Dayton, OH @ McGuffy’s *
8/11 Twin Lakes, WI @ WIIL Rock Fest *
8/14 Philadelphia, PA @ Theater For The Living Arts
8/15 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr Small’s Theater
8/17 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s *
8/18 Detroit, MI @ Harpo’s w/ Huntress *
8/20 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
8/22 Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
8/24 Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere’s Entertainment Center
8/25 Danville, IL @ Palmer Arena / Slang Fest
8/27 Denver, CO @ Gothic Theater
8/28 Twin Falls, ID @ Peppertree Lounge
8/29 Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino w/ Bobaflex
8/30 San Jose, CA @ The Rodeo Club
8/31 Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues *
9/1 W. Hollywood, CA @ House Of Blues *
9/2 San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues *
*= No Prong

Source: FiXT Publicity