Split Dogs Unleash ‘Monster Truck’ with Raw Punk Energy via Venn Records
Bristol’s punk rock ‘n roll torchbearers, Split Dogs, have roared back onto the scene with their latest single, ‘Monster Truck’, out now via Venn Records (home to Gallows, Bob Vylan, High Vis). Known for their ferocious sound and unapologetic attitude, Split Dogs deliver a track packed with raw energy, larger-than-life riffs, and a message of resilience.
Roots in Punk, Rock, and Rebellion
Formed in 2015 by vocalist Harry Atkins and guitarist Mil Martinez, Split Dogs originated as a response to the growing commodification of music. Drawing influences from punk, rock, and Northern Soul, their sound is a collision of Martinez’s early exposure to heavy rock and Atkins’ love for Slade and Club Lafayette’s rock’n’roll nights. With the recent additions of bassist Suez Boyle (a queer punk scene staple) and drummer Chris Hugall, the band has solidified a powerhouse lineup that’s shaking up the UK punk scene.
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A Monster-Sized Anthem
‘Monster Truck’ is a no-nonsense anthem about life’s challenges and powering through them. As Martinez puts it, “It’s about lessons learned, seeing it coming, but you keep on trucking.” The track is bolstered by the band’s signature no-frills recording style—captured live to tape with no autotune or digital tricks at Middle Farm Studios. The authenticity bleeds through every note, with Martinez’s crunchy guitar riffs and Atkins’ commanding vocals taking centre stage.
To match the heavy-hitting sound of ‘Monster Truck’, Split Dogs enlisted Big Pete Ltd, the UK’s top monster truck team, for an equally massive music video. “Big rigs, big riffs, and big moves—it was a no-brainer to bring in the best monster trucks in the UK to do this song justice,” says Martinez.
Uncompromising and Here to Destroy
Split Dogs have always been about more than just the music. They’re here to remind everyone that rock’n’roll isn’t dead—it’s alive and ready to destroy. Their raucous live performances have earned them a reputation as one of the most electrifying punk acts in Bristol and beyond, playing to sold-out crowds across Europe and catching the eye of UK label Venn Records.
Now, with ‘Monster Truck’, Split Dogs deliver another adrenaline shot of punk defiance. And with their debut album ‘Here to Destroy’ on the horizon, they’re poised to lead the charge in the UK’s punk revival.
Catch Split Dogs Live:
17/9 The Parish, Huddersfield w/The Last Gang
18/9 Duffy’s, Leicester w/The Last Gang
19/9 O2 Academy, Birmingham w/The Last Gang
20/9 O2 Academy, Oxford w/The Last Gang
22/9 O2 Academy, Islington w/The Last Gang
25/9 Camden Assembly w/Battlesnake
26/9 Exchange, Bristol w/Battlesnake
27/9 Signature Brew, Haggerston w/menstrual cramps
4/10 Shacklewell Arms, Hackney
5/10 The Plough, Bristol
19/10 Vortex Bar, Wakefield w/Clobber
20/10 Diageo’s Joint, Norfolk w/Clobber
5/11 Exchange, Bristol w/Zeke
6/11 Water Rats, London w/Desperate Measures
16/11 Phoenix, Exeter w/Sham 69
6/12 Railway Inn, Redditch
7/12 Workman’s Cellar, Dublin
20/12 King Arthur, Glastonbury
21/12 Cavern, Exeter w/GBH
29/12 Electric Bar, Bath
