Ferocious Dog

“Ferocious Dog are the new noise on the block – and are surprising everyone with their rapid ascent. There is no way they’re following any hipster templates – fronted by a big burly man, who sings impassioned political songs of broken Britain whilst his band seethes like a punky Levellers – they are the music business’s worst nightmare – a great band who are going to make it without anyone’s permission”. (John Robb, Louder Than War, Glastonbury, 5th July 2016) - and nothing changes, the band are still as ferocious as ever!

Their latest studio album, ‘Kleptocracy’, is released on May 17th, 2024, and is the much-anticipated follow-up to ‘The Hope’ which debuted at Number One on the Official UK & Ireland Folk Album Charts and entered the National Album charts at Number 31.

The 'Kleptocracy’ tour will feature tunes from this album as well as old favourites from previous releases and will kick-off on May 17th with the album release show at the 100 Club, London before they takeover of Rock City, Nottingham on the 18th. 14 headline shows and several festival appearances announced so far, the band head round the UK, concluding at the Blackpool Tower on the 9th of June.

Ferocious Dog are a full-on six-piece band that encompass folk infused with rock, reggae and Celtic vibrations. The combination of instruments creates a palette of sound that offers infinite variations: going in hard to get the audience up and moving, or slipping into melodic passages and dub-like fusions. The songs are deeply personal, and their fans can really identify with the words. Jamie Burney, on fiddle, and Sam Wood playing just about everything with strings, bring a huge amount of intricacy to the breakneck pace of their songs. Kyle Peters on guitar and the rhythm section of Nick Wragg (Bass) and Luke Grainger (Drums) hold things together brilliantly, and with Ken Bonsall’s lyrics and sheer likability, you have a whole greater than the sum of its parts.

Ferocious Dog are well known and popular for their high-octane live performances. In November 2015, the band sold out Rock City in Nottingham in advance – a historic moment, the first time in the 35 year history of this auspicious venue an unsigned band has achieved this feat.

2016 was a defining year for Ferocious Dog. From playing Billy Bragg’s Left Field stage at Glastonbury in front of a massive crowd, to sharing the stage with The Levellers on their sold out European and UK tour in November and December and many sold out shows in-between. Ferocious Dog left the audience under no doubt that they had witnessed a band that has the talent and passion to go on to dominate the folk/punk music scene.

The role of the infamous Hell Hounds must not be underestimated - an ever-growing legion of fans who follow the band up and down the country. They form Totem poles of people, in the mosh pit. They bring energy and passion to the gig whilst always welcoming the less initiated members of the crowd to join in and swell their ranks – everyone has a ball.

“Without doubt Ferocious Dog are one of the best bands on the UK folk punk circuit as they brought Rock City to life with their stomping, energetic sound. Not only are they one of the most hardworking bands around, but as their fans will testify, they are also one of the most approachable”. Nottingham Post. Kevin Cooper