In the summer of 2007 Prince of Fochriw played a final series of shows after 5 years of consistant gigging. They played Pontypridd Arts Centre, a Rock Festival in Somerton and the final show in the Whammy Bar in Ystrad Mynach. The band ended the final show with the song POF, the first song written by the band 5 years earlier, in front of friends and family who have supported the band over the years.
Described as ''The New Breed of Old School Heavy Metal'', Prince Of Fochriw were a South Wales based Heavy Metal band.
On the turn of the new Millenium when Heavy Metal had become jaded and unpoplular, POF were a stand alone band who played the music they beleived in and stood firm through the various trends that originated in the South Wales Music Scene. POF evolved there music over the last five years, and have had various line-up changes.
POF combine Frantic Riffs, Hard Drving Drums, Lead Lines and grity old school vocals to create a unique and distinct sound.
POF draw upon a range of Influences ranging from Past Masters such as Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Metallica and Pantera, to contempories such as Arch Enemy, In Flames, Machine Head and Trivium.
POF released a number of records: POF (2002), Demolition I (2003), Demolition II (2004), Doomsday Chapters (2005) and New Beginning (2006).
Reviews
2007
South Wales based Old School Heavy Metallers Prince Of Fochriw combine intricate guitar play with a healthy blast of guttural British vocals and a hard beat to slam your fist or bang your head along with. Prince Of Fochriw appear to play what comes natural and stick to their influences well whilst integrating their own sound into their music. With a combination of old style metal and an infusion of modern day thrash the band have churned out some songs that are well worth a listen. Songs of note are “Black Rose†& the sombre “Heroes Don’t Existâ€. For any fans of a good riff or two, of hard hitting drumming and of pure old school metal goodness, Prince Of Fockriw are worth your attention. (8)
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