“This was an incredibly well woven record that hits the sweet spots for so many rock genres that anyone into rock music in general should really love it ” - The Sounds Won't Stop
ABOUT
The Witching Hounds are a three-piece rock outfit hailing from East Sussex, England. Blending the gritty defiance of British Rock with the expansive, psychedelic drive of Desert Rock, the band delivers a signature "cinematic alternative" sound built for both the stage and the screen.
THE ACCOLADES
The band enters the mid-2026 season following a landmark year, including a 3rd Place position at the 2025 Radio Wigwam Awards (Classic, Rock, and Blues category). Their 2025 album In Times Of Mass Delusion established a formidable global streaming presence, surging in the US, UK, and Latin American rock scenes. The 2026 era has been defined by high-velocity releases, including the cinematic single Illogical Pain and the protest anthem Lies, Damn, Lies.
THE SOUND
With a signature BPM pulse, driving, bass-led foundations, haunting textures and slide guitar, the music of The Witching Hounds™ evokes the spirit of The Cult, Queens of the Stone Age, Iggy Pop, The Stranglers, Killing Joke, Interpol, The Clash, and The War on Drugs.
Weaving together the moody, observational tension of post-punk with the gritty, wide-open expanse of desert rock, the band perfectly captures the friction between the personal and the political. From atmospheric, cinematic depths to raw, high-octane rebellion, our sound bridges the gap between classic rock grit and modern storytelling. This energy has been proven live on the South Coast circuit, most recently highlighted by a support slot for the legendary cult blues band Left Lane Cruiser at The Piper, St Leonards, Hastings.
UPCOMING
the band is currently preparing for the release of their definitive 7-track LP, The Appalachian King. This upcoming project pushes the band’s signature heavy, riff-driven aesthetic to its most refined and ambitious peak yet.
SYNC & LICENSING
A project designed for high-impact media, this entire catalog is composed by Simon Oakley and is 100% ONE-STOP Sync-Ready. All tracks are PRS-registered with instrumentals, stems, and alternate mixes available for film, TV, sports broadcasting, and commercial licensing.
THE WITCHING HOUNDS ARE: Simon Oakley | David French | Seth Oakley
CONTACT - official EMAIL - HERE
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“Raw, loud, and restless — a mix of The Sex Pistols vs Hawkwind with psychedelic pulse and punk grit. Lies, Damn, Lies is a visceral protest track, cut against the background of Conspiracy Theories, The New World Order and The Military Industrial Complex"
“Illogical Pain” is a rock song that dives deep into the chaos of emotional recovery. Through haunting imagery and raw lyricism, it paints the picture of someone walking through the ruins of their past — confronting loss, Read more
“Illogical Pain” is a rock song that dives deep into the chaos of emotional recovery. Through haunting imagery and raw lyricism, it paints the picture of someone walking through the ruins of their past — confronting loss, confusion, and transformation. With verses steeped in surreal landscapes and a chorus that explodes with defiance, the song captures the universal struggle of finding strength in vulnerability. Musically powerful and lyrically poetic, “Illogical Pain” speaks to anyone who’s ever felt lost in the storm yet determined to rise again.
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Ghost Dance 3:520:00/3:52
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Long Lonely Drive 3:050:00/3:05
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Rise Of The Unknown 5:550:00/5:55
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Isolation 2:270:00/2:27
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Sometimes 4:580:00/4:58
Simon Oakley & The Witching Hounds - Live In Hastings 2024
Simon Oakley & The Witching Hounds
Recorded live at The Carlisle, Hastings, East Sussex 23/11/2024
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Hope (Live) 3:000:00/3:00
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Fevered (Live) 4:060:00/4:06
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The Witching Hounds 4:080:00/4:08
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Whispering Voice 3:250:00/3:25
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Heart Of The Sun 4:030:00/4:03
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Hope 3:200:00/3:20
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Fire in My Belly 3:550:00/3:55
