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Montreal, QC – May 19, 2026
Canada’s Mock‑Rock Cult Heroes SONS OF BUTCHER Unveil Raunch-Fueled Video “Steeltown Handy”
New EP “Skids” Out Now!
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L-R – Doug Borski – Bass/Vocals, Joey Salami – Guitar, Crissy Stixx – Drums, Ricky Butcher – Lead Vocals/Guitar
Photo Credit – Evan Thompson
Canada’s cult mock‑rock legends Sons of Butcher have dropped the brand‑new music video for “Steeltown Handy,” the latest visual installment supporting their newly released EP “Skids,” released this past March 2026. The video continues the band’s expanding skid‑rock universe, following the recent singles “Peppercorn Steak,” “Denim Dreamin’,” and “Makin’ Bacon.”
A pop‑leaning rocker soaked in grit, grime, and Sons of Butcher’s trademark raunch‑comedy charm, “Steeltown Handy” dives into the underbelly of Hamilton’s streets with a chorus built for shouting along. The video leans fully into that world, equal parts sleaze, satire, and skid‑life sincerity, delivering a visual companion as catchy and unhinged as the track itself.
“This EP marks the first time we’ve written songs that aren’t tied directly to the cartoon storyline. Except for ‘Peppercorn Steak,’ these songs come straight from our grease‑clogged hearts. ‘Steeltown Handy’ is pure skid‑anthem energy, wrong in all the right ways,” says frontman Ricky Butcher.
Released on March 27, 2026, “Skids” marks Sons of Butcher’s first major collection since 2020’s “Lockdown in Steeltown” and their first full creative surge since reuniting after a decade‑long hiatus. Produced by longtime collaborator Jordon Zadorozny at Skylark Park, the EP showcases a sharper, more polished version of the band’s signature absurdity.
The four‑track EP includes 4 tracks, “Denim Dreamin’,” a socially acceptable ode to denim culture. “Makin’ Bacon”, a metal‑forward bacon‑worshipping anthem. “Steeltown Handy”, a pop‑rock banger about desperation deals in the gritty city. “Peppercorn Steak” is a fully realized studio version of a fan‑favourite cartoon‑era track. The EP also features drumming by Kellii Scott (Failure), completing a full‑circle moment for the band’s long‑running creative lineage.
Born from their Teletoon animated series, Sons of Butcher fuse absurdist comedy with heavy rock in a proudly self‑proclaimed genre: mock rock. Known for spandex, pepperette‑throwing, chaotic stage antics, and butcher‑shop‑bred humour, the band has built a cult following across Canada.
With “Skids,” Sons of Butcher aren’t just back, they’re carving forward with their most polished and unfiltered work to date.
Watch the video for “Steeltown Handy” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2ki1ioWm6A
Recommended for fans of Tenacious D, Spinal Tap, Psychostick, and Steel Panther, “Skids” (released March 27th, 2026) is available at the following links:
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/7M0suHkgLiADLzbMXegRjV
Bandcamp (CD and Digital) – https://sonsofbutcher.bandcamp.com/album/skids
Music Video – Makin’ Bacon – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lnsb7uWp4g
Music Video – Denim Dreamin’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZNUtzaO8IY
Music Video – Peppercorn Steak – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tMsBq0GvGg
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Track Listing:
1. Denim Dreamin’ – (3:05)
2. Makin’ Bacon – (2:37)
3. Steeltown Handy – (2:21)
4. Peppercorn Steak – (1:42)
EP Line Up:
Ricky Butcher – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Doug Borski – Vocals, Bass
Kellii Scott – Drums
Jordon Zadorozny – Lead Guitar
Brandon Wars – Lead Guitar
Live Band Line Up:
Ricky Butcher – Vocals, Guitar
Doug Borski – Vocals, Bass
Crissy Stixx – Drums
Joey Salami – Lead Guitar
More Info:
https://www.sonsofbutcher.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/therealsobs
https://www.instagram.com/therealsobs/
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“You can have fun with the SONS OF BUTCHER… solid entertainment awaits you.” – PowerMetal.de (Skids – 2026)
““Skids” is a raw, four‑track eruption of cheap‑meat swagger and skid‑life grit” – Music Life Magazine (Skids – 2026)
“Sons of Butcher return meatier than ever… Unlike many novelty acts, Sons of Butcher proved they had the chops to back up the joke. Fronted by Trevor Ziebarth as Ricky Butcher, the band transformed the cartoon’s crude comedy into a live show filled with spandex, shredded guitar riffs, flying pepperettes, and an onstage meat-tray ritual that has become a bizarre but beloved tradition. Musically, their sound lands somewhere between classic metal, power-pop hooks, and full-throttle comedy rock, often compared to acts like Tenacious D, Steel Panther, Spinal Tap, and Psychostick.” – Hamilton City Magazine (Skids – 2026)
“Originally born from a school project and catapulted into the mainstream via their own animated series, the band has spent over two decades crafting what they call “comedic ear-worm riff rock.” – Switching Styles
“The band haven’t lost their touch for “mock rock” absurdity, swinging from the denim-soaked bounce of “Denim Dreamin’” to the gritty swagger of “Steeltown Handy”…. If you’re a fan of Tenacious D, Psychostick, or Steel Panther, you’ll want to get this one on your radar. ” – Moshville Times
“Keeping with the butcher theme, the band played its fair share of meat-themed tunes such as “Beef & the Chicken” and “Makin’ Bacon” during their high energy set, alongside fan favourites like “Fuck the Shit”, “We Fuckin’ Rule,” and of course, “Sons of Butcher Theme,” all of it delivered with the proper big, dumb rock ‘n’ roll attitude and absolutely zero subtlety. Steeltown skids represent!” – Panic Manual (Live Review – Toronto 2026)
“However one slices it, SONS OF BUTCHER’s long-awaited comeback only further prove that good entertainment has no expiry date.” – KNAC (Live Review – Ottawa 2026)
“After a ten year hiatus, the rock behind Teletoon’s cult animated series, is back as Sons of Butcher release a new 4-track EP, “Skids”. The riffs, thunderous percussion and lyrics are designed to put fun back in rock and that they do. Tracks like ‘Makin’ Bacon’, ‘Steeltown Handy’ and ‘Denim Dreamin” are built for a party and a great reminder that rock should never take itself too seriously. So if you’re lookin’ for a good time listen up for Sons of Butcher on your Home for the Best New Rock… W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll (Skids – 2026)
“Be careful, be careful, these Canadians are downright crazy and it starts to show as soon as you look at the cover. They do a crazy ’ Rock n’ Roll fuckin, crazy, humorous, delirious… this EP, well, that’s it, big fuckin’ madness. «Makin’ Bacon», for example, is hilarious, while sending the Caribou to play in the woods. This EP by SONS OF BUTCHER is a big slice of good humor, made by musicians who don’t take themselves seriously. Despite the weather, these guys are still crazy…. A CD for fans of ULTRA VOMIT, NANOWAR OF STEEL and others, in short for fans of joyful Metal. And that gives 4 titles for 4 peaks ! Personally, I’m really a customer.” – WTR Mag (Skids – 2026)
“In its brief runtime, Skids delivers a clear statement: the band hasn’t lost its grit, just sharpened it… Sons of Butcher embraces its original spirit with honesty, energy, and unapologetic attitude… Skids finds meaning in the space between parody and authenticity, where the band has always thrived.” – FirstWave Radio (Skids – 2026)
“Sons Of Butcher prove that after all these years they are still masters at combining sleazy rock, chaos, and pure fun. Anyone who loves dirty guitars, rattling rock, and a hefty dose of self-mockery is in the right place here. The gas pedal stays pressed – and fortunately so.” – Musika (Skids – 2026)
““Skids” stands out as a release with a clear entertainment-driven focus… an immediate and thoroughly enjoyable listening experience.” – MetalWar (Skids – 2026)
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