New Single: Zac Schulze Gang – Hellhounds On My Trail
Following the success of their acclaimed debut album Straight To It, British blues-rock trio Zac Schulze Gang return with the explosive new single “Hellhounds On My Trail.”
Zac Schulze Gang – Hellhounds On My Trail
Format: Digital Single
Release date: July 24, 2026
Label: Ruf Records
Following the success of their acclaimed debut album Straight To It, British blues-rock trio Zac Schulze Gang return with the explosive new single “Hellhounds On My Trail.” The track was premiered by MAGNET Magazine ahead of its official release and once again showcases why the band is regarded as one of the UK’s most exciting new rock acts.
Recorded live with longtime producer Ian Sadler, the single captures the raw energy and unmistakable chemistry that have become the band’s trademark. Fronted by guitarist and vocalist Zac Schulze, alongside drummer Ben Schulze and bassist Ant Greenwell, the trio blends blues, classic rock and punk influences into a powerful, hook-driven sound that is every bit as explosive on record as it is on stage.
Written by Tony Dowler and the Hellhounds and inspired by the legend of blues pioneer Robert Johnson, “Hellhounds On My Trail” first entered the band’s repertoire after they were invited to perform it at the Rory Gallagher Festival in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. What began as a one-off performance quickly became a permanent fixture in their live shows.
Reflecting on the recording, Zac Schulze says:
“We’d never rehearsed the song before, but from the very first time we played it, we knew it had to stay in the set. Every performance continues to evolve as we improvise and discover something new. The recorded version is our best attempt to capture that live energy while paying tribute to Tony Dowler, who wrote such a brilliant song. It really represents where we are as a band today.”
Hailing from Gillingham, Kent, the Zac Schulze Gang have built a reputation as one of Europe’s hardest-working young blues-rock bands, performing more than 250 shows each year. Since breaking through at the Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival in 2022, the trio has appeared at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, won Best Emerging Blues Band at the UK Blues Awards 2024, and received the Young Artist of the Year award in 2025.
With “Hellhounds On My Trail,” the Zac Schulze Gang continue their impressive rise on the international blues-rock scene. Later this year, the band will take their electrifying live show to North America, joining Samantha Fish and Tab Benoit on tour while introducing American audiences to one of Britain’s most compelling new blues-rock exports.
Photo By: Ryan Hildrew
Website: https://www.zacschulzegang.rocks/
Band members:
Zac Schulze – guitar, vocals
Ben Schulze – drums
Ant Greenwell – bass