Carved into Stone
Prong · 2012
42 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless fusion of industrial rhythms and thrash metal aggression creates an intense sonic landscape throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Eternal Heat — Opening the album with fierce intensity, this track sets the tone for the relentless energy that follows, showcasing Prong's characteristic blend of groove and aggression.
-
→
Revenge...Best Served Cold — This song features a compelling narrative about vengeance, with dynamic shifts that highlight Prong's ability to balance melody and heaviness effectively.
-
→
List of Grievances — With its concise duration and biting lyrics, this track encapsulates the album's themes of frustration and societal critique through sharp instrumentation.
-
→
Carved Into Stone — The title track delivers a powerful anthem-like quality, combining melodic hooks with aggressive riffs that embody the album's overarching message of resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, maintaining intensity while exploring varied dynamics.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature alternating vocal styles, with aggressive shouts contrasted by melodic lines, creating dynamic shifts within tracks.
- The production emphasizes a heavy guitar presence layered with industrial elements, giving the sound a dense and aggressive texture.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- introspective themes of resilience
- cathartic release through aggression
- morning workout motivation
- headphone detail hunting
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek light, upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Significant return after hiatus, showing the band's continued relevance and vitality.
- Career context
- Carved into Stone is Prong's seventh studio album, released in 2012 after a hiatus that followed their previous record, Power of the Damager in 2007. This album marked a significant return for the band, showcasing their evolution while staying true to their signature sound. The release demonstrated Prong's ability to adapt within the heavy music scene while maintaining their core identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ministry· Fear Factory· Sepultura
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Eternal Heat 3:53
- 2 Keep On Living in Pain 3:43
- 3 Ammunition 3:30
- 4 Revenge...Best Served Cold 4:23
- 5 State of Rebellion 3:55
- 6 Put Myself to Sleep 3:46
- 7 List of Grievances 2:54
- 8 Carved Into Stone 5:22
- 9 Subtract 3:51
- 10 Path of Least Resistance 4:15
- 11 Reinvestigate 2:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.