Slaughter and the Dogs

The original founding members of legendary 1970s Manchester punk act - Mick Rossi, Howard Bates and Brian Grantham - celebrate getting the band name Slaughter and the Dogs back.

The very original power house trio that brought you classics Cranked Up Really High amongst many other singles and the classic album DO IT DOG STYLE.

Formed in 1975 in Wythenshawe, Manchester. Their original line-up consisted of singer Wayne Barrett, rhythm guitar Mick Rossi, drummer Brian "Mad Muffet" Grantham, lead guitarist Mike Day and bassist Howard Bates.  They split in 1978 when Barrett left to pursue other ventures.

After reforming various times over the years, in July 2019, Barrett announced on the band's Facebook page that he had fired the band, and that he intended to form a new line-up without the knowledge or agreement of any of the other existing band members. 

In 2024 Bates won a trademark case in the U.K. against Barrett who registered the name ‘Slaughter and The Dogs’ in his sole name in 2018, without the knowledge or agreement of any of the other founding members