Final Conflict is an internationally acclaimed progressive rock band based in Stoke-On-Trent, in the heart of The Potteries. Formed in 1985 by founder members Andy Lawton and Brian Donkin, FC has established their own distinctive style of music and has been recognised for this worldwide. The band's line up of experienced musicians features the dual guitar and vocal talents of Andy Lawton and Brian Donkin, the magical keyboard skills of Steve Lipiec, and the two newest recruits to the band - "Savage" Barry Elwood on bass guitar and the very talented Henry Rogers on drums & percussion. FC now boasts probably the youngest rhythm section on the progressive rock scene at the moment!

The band's debut album Channel 8 was released in 1987, closely followed by "The Time Has Arrived" in 1989, both on the band's own Future Records label. They then signed to GAIA Records and released "Redress The Balance" in 1991, followed by the concept album "Quest" in 1992.The band then signed to Angular records in Germany and in October 1997 the next album "Stand Up", probably their most well-known album, was released.

In 2002 the band invested in its own recording studio, which has been used for all of the subsequent recordings. The 4th CD album "Hindsight" was released on the bands own Gaolhouse label at the end of 2003, and was widely reviewed as the best FC album yet.

FC then started work on the next album "Simple". A celebration of 21 years making progressive music, it features completely new recordings of the highlights from the first two cassettes and CD albums, along with much new material intended for release in 2005. "Simple" was sadly delayed due to the unfortunate death of drummer Chris Moyden after losing a long battle with cancer. His loss was a great blow to FC both personally and musically.

"Simple" was eventually released in December 2006 to widespread critical acclaim. "Simple" features all the FC trademarks - Twin vocals and guitar work - the progressive and melodic keyboards - the intricate yet solid interplay of bass guitar and drums - the exciting progressive arrangements. "Simple" embodies the musical, artistic and technical development of the band that has been aptly dubbed "More than Progressive".

During 2007 and 2008 FC gigged extensively both in the UK and abroad, and continued to generate an increasingly substantial fan base both in the live arena and on the internet, via their Myspace site finalconflictmusic and the band's official website FC-Music.

FC's success was acknowledged in 2007, when they were nominated in 5 categories at The Classic Rock Society's BOTY awards. They were voted second best band and Henry Rogers was second best drummer. In 2008, at the same awards, they were presented with the MD's award by Steve Hackett of Genesis. February 23rd 2009 saw the release of FC's first live DVD and CD entitled "Another Moment in Time", on the Metal Minds label, which has received huge critical acclaim and raised the profile of the band yet further on the World stage.

2010 will see the re-release of "Stand Up, remastered and featuring 3 bonus tracks, again on the Metal Minds label. The band are currently working hard in their own Gaolhouse Studio, writing and recording their next album entitled "Return of The Artisan" which is scheduled for release late 2010.