Dog Tired

Dog Tired

Dog Tired are a metal band from Edinburgh, Scotland, active since 2004. The group is a four-piece and plays a form of riff-led metal that draws on groove metal, heavy metal and thrash metal, while the available description also places them alongside emo, post-hardcore, groove metal, Southern metal and power metal tags.

Style and sound

The band’s sound is described as combining the groove and swagger associated with Pantera and Lamb of God with the force and heaviness of Metallica and Sepultura. Their music is presented as high-energy and built around heavy riffs.

Performances and live history

Dog Tired build a reputation through an intense live show and tour across the UK. One noted appearance is at Bloodstock festival in 2014, where they pack out the New Blood tent. They also support a range of established metal acts, including Raging Speedhorn, Cauldron, Warbringer, Panic Cell and Raven’s Creed.

Releases

In 2013 the band release their second full-length album, Titan. It is recorded at Chamber Studio in Edinburgh and features cover art by Metal Hammer artist Christian Sloan Hall, under the name American Vendetta. The album is available digitally and in physical form, and it receives positive reactions from fans and critics for its relentless and memorable sound.

Reception

Commentary on Titan describes the album as strong and notable within its style, with praise from Auld Reekie Metal Radio, Boneyard Magazine and New Hellfire Club Glasgow.

Videos

The band has videos for “God Disease” and “The Digital Plague”.