The Filth Hounds

The Filth Hounds Biography Hailing from County Durham, The Filth Hounds are a 5 piece melodic traditional heavy metal band. Formed in 2011, by John Allom and Bryan McGill, the band quickly moved away from performing rock cover versions to writing and recording their own music. To date the band have released 3 studio albums and 1 live album and have played shows across the UK and Europe. 2026 sees the band celebrate 15 years of 'Spreading the Filth' with a celebratory gig at The Studio, in Hartlepool, on Saturday 14th November. For fans of Judas Priest, Saxon, Tygers of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Y&T and Van Halen. Current line up: Bryan McGill - Guitar/Lead Vocals Dean Shaw - Guitar Paul Hauxwell - Guitar/Backing Vocals John Allom - Bass/Backing Vocals Kris Wylie - Drums Discography: Studio albums: Release the Hounds Hair of the Hound? Invadæncy Live: Live and Filthy