THERE will be some added bite at the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival this year.

Ferocious Dog are set to headline at the Dorset celebration of unionists and socialists on Sunday, July 17 at 3.45pm on the main stage.

With the release of their new album From Without, the raw energy and passion you’d expect from Ferocious Dog is ever-present.

Creating their own take on Traditional Celtic folk, Ferocious Dog takes the traditional instruments; fiddles, whistles, mandolins and mixes them up with a bit of, raw, buzz saw rock n’ roll attitude.

With their unique, aggressive yet feel-good music they tear up venues across the country often bringing their faithful Hell Hounds along for the ride.

Their guitarist is Les Carter of the Unstoppable Sex Machine fame (frequently shortened to Carter USM).

Ferocious Dog offer a full-on six-piece sound that encompasses folk infused with rock, reggae and Celtic vibrations. The combination of instruments creates a palette of sound that offers infinite variations.

Ferocious Dog will perform as part of the festival’s traditional rally day, which also includes political debate and speeches.

  • Thee Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival takes place near Dorchester from July 15 to 17, see tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk