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: A high-energy opener that established their new, groovier direction.

Released on March 12, 1990, Beg to Differ was Prong’s major-label debut on Epic Records and remains a cornerstone of "urban" metal. It didn't just play by the rules—it rewrote them. The Birth of Groove Metal prong_beg_to_differ_full_album_1990

The album captured a gritty New York City atmosphere—industrial without the synths, and thrash without the traditional solos. : A high-energy opener that established their new,

Many critics and fans, including frontman Tommy Victor himself, cite Beg to Differ as the first true record. While their contemporaries like Pantera and Sepultura were still transitioning into their signature sounds, Prong was already delivering a lean, mechanical attack that prioritized mid-tempo precision over pure speed. The Birth of Groove Metal The album captured

: Showcases the alternating vocal styles of Tommy Victor and bassist Mike Kirkland.

Moving away from their raw hardcore roots, the band adopted a "razor-sharp" surgical approach.