Leaf Hound is a seminal British hard rock band that emerged from the ashes of Black Cat Bones in the late 1960s. The original lineup comprised vocalist Peter French, guitarists Rod Price and Mick Halls, bassist Derek Brooks, and his brother, drummer Stuart Brooks. Achieving cult status over the years, Leaf Hound is best known for their 1971 album "Growers of Mushroom," now considered a classic of the heavy psych rock genre and a collector's gem. Though their initial career was brief, with the group disbanding in 1971, their music influenced countless stoner rock and doom metal bands that followed.

The band experienced a resurgence in the 2000s when French reformed Leaf Hound with a new lineup, breathing life into their legacy. They went on to produce new music and perform live, capturing some of their powerful performances in the album "Live in Japan," which showcases the band's enduring stage presence and heavy sound. Leaf Hound also released "Unleashed" in 2007, an album that comprises both new material and re-recorded versions of their classics, reaffirming their place in the pantheon of heavy rock. The remastered version of "Growers of Mushroom" served to introduce the gritty, raw sound of Leaf Hound to a new generation and ensure their music continued to be celebrated across decades. Despite never achieving mainstream success, Leaf Hound's impact on the rock music scene remains undeniable, and their work is revered by aficionados of the genre.