On the Might of Princes
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Long Island , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
On The Might Of Princes is a post-hardcore band originating from Long Island, New York, United States.
History
(1997-2004)
Established in 1997 within Long Island's independent music community, On The Might Of Princes began their journey by releasing albums through Rok Lok Records (The Making of a Conversation) and Creep/Traffic Violation Records (Where You Are and Where You Want to Be). Subsequently, they signed with Revelation Records and launched their third and last studio album, Sirens, in 2003. Following a European tour, the group dissolved in May 2004.
(2006-2013)
After a two-year break, the band reunited toward the end of 2006 for several live performances and reissued deluxe editions of their first two records via Rok Lok Records in January 2007. They came together once more for a 2008 concert at New York’s Knitting Factory and participated in Revelation Records’ 25th anniversary festival in 2012.
A reunion planned for June 2013 was cancelled, with the band announcing no intentions for further performances or new recordings. On August 12, 2013, Jason Rosenthal, the lead vocalist, passed away from a heart attack in Austin, Texas, at age 35.
(2020–present)
In 2020, Dead Broke Rekerds remastered and reissued the band’s second album, Where You Are and Where You Want to Be, including additional bonus tracks. Drummer Chris Enriquez initiated a GoFundMe campaign to finance a documentary titled Hold on to a Time, which debuted to a sold-out crowd in Brooklyn in September 2023.
The year 2023 saw the remixing, remastering, and re-release of their final album Sirens by Dead Broke Rekerds in collaboration with Revelation Records. To honor the album’s twentieth anniversary and commemorate Rosenthal’s memory, the band performed several shows in New York featuring both original members and new additions such as vocalist Rachel Rubino and guitarist Tom Tierney. Plans for future endeavors remain undecided.
On August 2, 2025, On The Might Of Princes played at New Friends Fest DIY, reportedly marking their inaugural performance in Canada.
Band members
- Chris Enriquez – Drums
- Lou Fontana – Guitar, vocals
- Tom Orza – Bass guitar, vocals
- Rachel Rubino – Vocals
- Tom Tierney – Guitar, vocals
- Justin Williams – Keyboards, vocals
Former members
- Nicole Keiper – Drums (1997–1999)
- Jason Rosenthal – Vocals, Guitar (1997–2004, 2006–2007, 2012–2013)
Post On The Might Of Princes projects
Jason Rosenthal contributed to The Brass (2007–2010) and developed Vehicles alongside Ellis, Rich Buckley (formerly of Shapes), and Rob "Wiz" Wisely (formerly of Blakfish), though this project remains unreleased. After Rosenthal’s passing in 2013, Tom Tierney (associated with Tidal Arms and Julie Christmas) assisted in completing the material. Rosenthal also collaborated with Oscenita and The Saddest Landscape.
Chris Enriquez continues his musical career as the drummer for Spotlights (Ipecac Recordings) and Julie Christmas; he is also the lead singer and guitarist for Light Tower (Iodine Recordings), bassist for Judas Knife (Iodine Recordings), and guitarist for Total Meltdown. His drumming credits include Primitive Weapons (Party Smasher Inc.), Gracer (Revelation Records), Villa Vina, HAAN (Aqualamb Records), as well as live performances with Criteria (Saddle Creek Records), Shai Hulud, Supertouch (Revelation Records), Beyond, among others.
Tommy Orza leads his solo endeavor King Weapon and has been involved with bands such as Aux Era, Mont Gomery, Villa Vina, Limbs, and Judas Knife.
Lou Fontana pursued a solo project named God’s Gift to Women; additionally, he played guitar in Small Arms Dealer (Deep Elm Records), Fellow Project, Go White Bronco (86'd Records), and briefly served as bassist for With Every Idle Hour.
Discography
Albums Recorded in Studio
- The Making of a Conversation (Rok Lok Records, August 1999)
- Where You Are and Where You Want to Be (Creep Records & Traffic Violation Records, 2001)
- Sirens (Revelation Records, September 2003)