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PRONG’s TOMMY VICTOR On Playing With GLENN DANZIG And AL JOURGENSEN: ‘I Definitely Prefer Working For GLENN 100% More’
Prong frontman Tommy Victor said he strongly prefers working for Glenn Danzig over Ministry’s Al Jourgensen, describing Danzig as honourable and old-school. The comparison matters because Victor has played with both musicians and has previously spoken about different expectations around collaboration and payment.
Victor characterised Jourgensen as progressive and manipulative, while saying Danzig expects people to act honourably. He linked his own adaptability and deference to a strict Catholic school upbringing in New York, where he says fear of punishment taught respect. Victor joined Danzig’s touring line-up in 1995 with only two days to learn the songs; Prong’s self-titled album was released on 6 November via Napalm Records.
In short
- Victor says he prefers working with Glenn Danzig.
- He describes Danzig as honourable and Jourgensen as manipulative.
- He joined Danzig’s touring band in 1995.
Explained simply
Prong is a New York heavy metal band led by guitarist and singer Tommy Victor. Victor has also played with Glenn Danzig, known for the Misfits and the band Danzig, and Al Jourgensen, who leads the industrial metal band Ministry.
Victor joined Danzig’s touring line-up in 1995 and has worked with Jourgensen too, so he is speaking from experience with both musicians. Their different approaches to collaboration and expectations matter to Victor’s account; he has also said his upbringing at a strict Catholic school shaped how he responds to authority.