Ferocious Dog have been putting lockdown to good use by writing and recording their fifth studio album ‘The Hope’.

Ferocious Dog have been putting lockdown to good use by writing and recording their fifth studio album ‘The Hope’. Instantly recognisable as a fusion of folk, punk and ska – but with newer members Ryan and Johnny really putting their stamp on evolving their sound further – the former adding much more bite to the electric guitar, with the latter juxtaposing this aggression with softer folky sounds.

The ever-present traditional cover is here, right on-trend with a sea shanty vibe, the rest of the album flows irresistibly through tales of historical observations to biting commentary on the plights facing the world today. The songs follow a rollercoaster of pace and sentiment which will have you wanting to mosh one moment before having a moment to contemplate, coupled with a surprise collaboration and an overdue catch-up wit