American power trio, Prong, will release "Cut And Dry" as the second digital single from their upcoming studio album, X-No Absolutes, this Friday, January 29th.

Tommy Victor says about the song: "I think you'll find our new single "Cut And Dry" one of the most hard hitting and intense tracks Prong has ever released. It surely represents the pummelling fashion of our newest full length album X - No Absolutes, which is released next week, February 5th. It's also the first track we've ever done that has a duelling solo, where Dane Markanson of Glass Cloud and I trade riffs. I believe the lyric is timely, in accordance with "No Absolutes", addressing a climate of total insecurity. Check out this sharp new Prong. "Cut And Dry". It dices and slices!"

The digital single is available for pre-order via GooglePlay, Amazon and iTunes.

Tommy Victor recently commeted about the new material on X - No Absolutes:

“Prong is excited about the upcoming release of our tenth studio release of new material, Prong X - No Absolutes. It seems as though our recent records keep getting better and this new recording definitely appears to be a testament to this. Prong has maintained aggression while tackling the challenge of creating classic songs and anthems in the past, but we have gone even a step further with this mentality on No Absolutes. Here you will find a collection of riff intensified crushers, furious barn burners, and fist pumping sing-a-longs.

“Also, this record exhibits even more technical proficiency, showing progress again on all fronts. We feel the listener needs to be excited about every lyric, performance, sound, etc. for the duration of the record. This record throws a powerful punch, yet we feel it to be memorable and in demand of future listens with it's energy, strong production and overall catchiness. Our themes on this record will certainly inspire some thought. Whether it be a dose of self discovery, a dialogue of a personal challenge or a viscous finger pointing at what we believe to be a falsehood, those attentive to messages and lyrics in general will be supplied. And we feel they will be compelled to shout aloud with, mimic a riff, sing along or cry out in pain with Prong X - No Absolutes!"

Tracklisting:

“Ultimate Authority”
“Sense Of Ease”
“Without Words”
“Cut And Dry”
“No Absolutes”
“Do Nothing”
“Belief System”
“Soul Sickness”
“In Spite Of Hindrances”
“Ice Runs Through My Veins”
“Worth Pursuing”
“With Dignity”
“Universal Law” (DigiPak bonus track)

Album teaser:

X-No Absolutes is Prong at their very best. The sheer intensity and ferocity of the albums opening triumvirate “Ultimate Authority”, “Sense Of Ease” and “Without Words” leaves the listener gasping for air. The title track is crunchy and catchy at the same time. “Do Nothing” may be as close as you will ever hear Prong get to a ballad and shows the enormous progress and confidence Victor has made vocally. It is hard to find a weak spot here, notably Victor mentions that "sequencing the album was a difficult task; every song is so strong in its own way“.

Again produced by Tommy Victor, this time with trusted collaborator Chris Collier as co-producer and engineer, X - No Absolutes also broadens the horizon sonically.

With over 55 headline shows already announced for right after the album release, Prong can seem to do everything but stand still.

The new album will be released through SPV/Steamhammer on February 5th as digipak (incl. bonus track+poster), 2LP Gatefold version (colored vinyl, CD in paper sleeve) and download.

European tour dates:

March
23 - Nijmegen, Netherlands - Doornroosje
24 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg
25 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
26 - London, UK - Underworld
27 - Paris, France - Divan Du Monde
29 - Geneve, Switzerland - L’usine
30 - Zurich, Switzerland - Dynamo
31 - Stuttgart, Germany - Universum

April
1 - Vienna, Austria - Szene
2 - Budapest, Hungary - Durer Kert
3 - Wroclaw, Poland - Alibi
5 - Berlin, Germany - Bi Nuu
6 - Kiel, Germany - Die Pumpe
7 - Osnabruck, Germany - Bastard Club
8 - Cologne, Germany - Luxor
9 - Frankfurt, Germany - Nachtleben

US Tour:

April
21 - West Hollywood, CA - The Whisky
22 - Ramona, CA - Ramona Mainstage
23 - Las Vegas, NV - LVCS
24 - Tempe, AZ - Club Red
26 - Lubbock, TX - Jake's
27 - Dallas, TX - Trees
28 - San Antonio, TX - Korova
29 - McAllen, TX - Cine El Rey
30 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar

May
2 - Tampa, FL - Orpheum
3 - Orlando, FL - The Haven
4 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
5 - Louisville, KY - Diamond Pub and Billiards
6 - Baltimore, MD - Soundstage
7 - Amityville, NY - Revolution Bar & Music Hall
8 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
9 - Montreal, QC - Foufones Electriques
10 - Toronto, ON - The Garrison
11 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Hard Rock Cafe
13 - Battle Creek, MI - The Music Factory
15 - Indianapolis, IN - The 5th Quarter Lounge
16 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Ballroom
17 - Columbus, OH - Ace of Cups
18 - Joliet, IL - The Tree
19 - Spring Lake, MN - POV's
20 - Racine, WI - Rt 20
21 - Ringle, WI - Q and Z Expo Center
22 - Waterloo, IA - Spicoli's Grill and the Reverb Rock
23 - St. Louis, MO - Fubar
24 - Merriam, KS - Aftershock
25 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
27 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater
28 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
29 - Vancouver, BC - The Venue
31 - Chico, CA - Lost on Main

June
1 - San Jose, CA - Rockbar