Hailing from the Welsh Valleys, Florence Black play a brand of grunge-infused melodic rock that has earned them a loyal following. Debuting with their self-titled EP in 2016, the group delivered Weight of the World in late 2021.
Formed in the town of Merthyr Tydfil, by lifelong friends Tristan Thomas (guitar/vocals), Jordan Evans (bass), and Perry Davis (drums) in 2012, the trio continued the rich heritage of classic rock spawned from the hills of Wales. Taking inspiration from early grunge pioneers like Temple of the Dog and the melodic rock of classic ’70s acts such as Fleetwood Mac, the band quickly earned a loyal following. Issuing their eponymous EP in 2016 and following it up with a second, EP II, in 2017, the group also spent their time gigging around the U.K., eventually earning themselves a support slot with Stone Sour at the legendary Paris venue Bataclan. A third EP, The Final — which featured a guest spot from Skindred‘s Benji Webbe — was issued in 2018, and by 2020 they had started tracking album demos with Bullet for My Valentine‘s Michael Paget. Earning support from the PPL Momentum Music Fund, the group entered the studios with Romesh Dodangoda (Funeral for a Friend, Bring Me the Horizon) to record what would become their debut album. The resulting self-released Weight of the World was issued in late 2021.