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The four members of The Prom Kings couldn't believe their ears. The L.A. band was at the world-renowned Ocean Way Studios, listening to an orchestra add parts to the heavy rock of their self-titled debut on Three Kings Records.

It was an emotional moment for the quartet. As they took in the soaring string parts – a marked contrast to the guitar driven assault of the track – they looked back on their collective journey. “It was really magical being there with the guys and thinking about everything we've been through,” recalls singer Chris Carney.

The Prom Kings journey included personnel shifts, horrendous fights, near breakups/make ups, rejection and lots of hard work. The result of this turmoil is evident in the rampaging first single “Alone”, the madly infectious “Birthday”, and the emotional epic “The One.” The album is studded with furious riffs, soaring choruses, industrial sonic touches and funky rhythmic drive. “It's sexy rock,” Chris says. “It's heavy a...