Phyne Thanquz (later Dog) were an interesting NWOBHM band from Edinburg, who had a healthy biker following during their run. Their strange name, which started out as a SLADE style spelling variation of “fine thanks”, eventually morphed into a more sinister, mystical interpretation by fans due to their stage persona.  Stewart Menelaws, aka Doctor Death, explains: “Due to the band’s growing occult overtones, stage act and branding, the name took on a sinister feel making many people think there was a deeper secret behind it. The name was thought up by one of the early roadies/band photographer and while I personally hated the name, it stuck. Although some of the band members (who changed a lot) got into the whole 'occult' stage act thing, dressed up as zombies/walking dead etc – there was no deep spiritual or supernatural interest."

There's one gig Stewart Menelaws remembers vividly: “At a certain gig a West Coast Angel told me that one of the Hells Angels from the London area wanted to see me … thankfully it was just to slap me on the back to say we were 'shit hot, man'!