Cleansing
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Facts about the album "Cleansing"
Album Title: Cleansing
Artist: Prong
Genre: Groove Metal, Thrash Metal
Label: Epic Records
"Cleansing" is the fourth studio album by the American metal band Prong. The album represents a significant evolution in Prong's sound, incorporating elements of groove metal, industrial, and alternative metal.
Three interesting facts about "Cleansing" and Prong:
Commercial Breakthrough: "Cleansing" marked a commercial breakthrough for Prong, becoming their most successful album to date. The album's lead single, "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck", received heavy rotation on MTV and rock radio stations, helping propel "Cleansing" to gold certification in the United States.
Collaboration with Trent Reznor: "Cleansing" features a collaboration with Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails fame. Reznor co-produced the album's opening track, "Another Worldly Device", and contributed keyboards and backing vocals to several other tracks. His influence can be heard in the album's industrial-infused sound and production.
Influence on Industrial Metal: "Cleansing" has been cited as a significant influence on the development of industrial metal, a subgenre characterized by its fusion of heavy metal and industrial music. Prong's incorporation of industrial elements into their groove metal sound paved the way for bands like Fear Factory and Ministry to further explore and popularize the industrial metal sound.