Tysondog were a English heavy metal band formed in Newcastle, in the year 1983 during the NWOBHM boom. They quickly signed to Neat Records and issued their debut single 'Eat the Rich' that same year. 1984 saw their first full-length, 'Beware of the Dog,' which was produced by none other than Cronos of Venom.

Cronos even perfomed backing vocals on the track "Demon" (listen for him in the chorus). An EP, 'Shoot to Kill' was released in 1985, and was followed the next year by the 'Crimes of Insanity' LP, which, along with the single and Alice Cooper cover 'School's Out,' received a lukewarm reception.

Castle released 'Painted Heroes' in 2002, a collection of both full-length albums and the 'Shoot to Kill' EP. Even though an album of new material hasnt been released since 1986's Crimes of Insanity They are still together touring.

New E.P Hammerhead released recently avail on download and in c.d format from the shows or by contacting Tysondog via facebook original members still involved Kev Wynn,Bass.Al Hunter,Guitar & Vocals,Paul Burdis Lead Guitar and John (Clutch) Carruthers on vocals Rob Walker long serving drummer has just left the band due to personal commitments and ex- Blitzkrieg drummer Phil Brewis is the new drummer