EPK – Sons of Butcher – Skids (2026) (Infamous Butcher Records)
Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com
For fans of B.A. JOHNSTON, TENACIOUS D, SPINAL TAP, PSYCHOSTICK, STEEL PANTHER
“Our band started as a direct extension of the cartoon series on Teletoon, with the first two albums featuring songs used in the episodes. After the show was cancelled, the band explored themes from not-yet-used episodes they never got to make on the albums Rise of the Steaks and Fall of the Steaks. Since the hiatus, this Ep will mark the first time that the band has written songs that don’t have a direct connection to the cartoon storyline, except for ‘Peppercorn Steak’. Instead, this EP is an honest batch of comedy songs from the grease-clogged hearts of a band of has-been butchers.” – Sons of Butcher – Ricky Butcher – Lead Vocals/Guitar
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Upcoming Show Dates:
Feb 28 -The Parlour @ Ridiculous, Hamilton, ON
‘Makin Bacon’ single release w/ Marty Topps
March 14 – The Bank Arthouse, Welland, ON W/ Monsters of Schlock
April 2 – Honey Dip, London, ON – opening for B. A. Johnston
April 3 – L’Hemisphere Gauche, Montreal, QC – opening for B. A. Johnston
April 4 – House of Targ, Ottawa, ON – opening for B. A. Johnston
April 17 – The Corktown, Hamilton, ON – opening for B. A. Johnston
April 18 – Baby G, Toronto, ON – opening for B. A. Johnston
“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)
“It was quite the shock as the self-proclaimed most fearlessly unwashed rock band to come out of Canada were marking their comeback after a nearly decade-long hiatus with a recently-released new four-song EP titled Skids. Moreso, SONS OF BUTCHER are also a band based on the Teletoon cult adult cartoon of the same name; they’re almost like our own version of DETHKLOK but with greater emphasis on meat products. That wouldn’t make their own appeal any less enduring as the quartet, comprised of Ricky Butcher (vocals/guitar), Doug Borski (vocals/bass), Joey Salami (lead guitar) and Crissy Stixx (drums), spread out a nice and heavy beefed-up buffet of goofy entertaining shock rock. Don’t let the outlandish 70’s wrestling costumes straight out of Nacho Libre fool you, though: SONS OF BUTCHER take their mission to rock hard very seriously. From the thudding punk rock of “Dream Girl” to the fiery onslaught of “Denim Dreams”, “Makin’ Bacon”, “Antimosher”, “We Fuckin’ Rule” and “Love Baster” to the downright heavy yet goofy chaos of “Fuck The Shit” and the theme song, SONS OF BUTCHER were a cholesterol-laden force to be reckoned with, playing with the reckless fury of a band only really making 20 cents off Spotify royalties on their singles “Denim Dreams’” and “Makin’ Bacon” alone. 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)
“Lockdown In Steeltown is a cheeky account that belongs with all historical records, as a kind of sly reminder when the next pandemic hits. Although it should probably be kept in the same section with Spinal Tap, “Weird” Al Yankovic, and pretty much every Dr. Demento show. I give this EP two Purell-sanitized thumbs up!” – Boston Rock Radio (2020 – Lockdown in Steeltown)
“the EP manages to lift the spirits of one or another rock fan with heavy music and silly jokes when they’re feeling cooped up, it has fulfilled its purpose. In any case, we’re not going to let a virus ruin our good mood.” – PowerMetal.de (2020 – Lockdown in Steeltown)
“Thing is, if there’s a word or a sentiment that could sum up 2020 is there one better than “FUCK!”?. As such, this could well be the album of our times. Crank it up, grab a beer, laugh at the childishness of it all and let twenty minutes or so more of the damn year slip by forever.” – Moshville Times (2020 – Ricky Butcher – Fuck! The Album)
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Band: Sons of Butcher
EP Title: Skids
Release Date: March 27, 2026
Label: Infamous Butcher Records
Distribution: Indie Pool
Genre: Comedy Rock
Location of Band: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (A.K.A. Steeltown)
Track Listing:
1. Denim Dreamin’ – (3:05)
2. Makin’ Bacon – (2:37)
3. Steeltown Handy – (2:21)
4. Peppercorn Steak – (1:42)
Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Sons of Butcher
• All songs written by: Trevor Ziebarth
• Produced by: Jordon Zadorozny
• Mixed by: Jordon Zadorozny
• Mastered by: Bill Hendersen
• Album Artwork by: Jay Ziebarth, Randy Gilbert (front cover), Kidd Gloves Photography (back cover)
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
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
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About The Album Artwork:
The EP artwork is a photo from a live show, and it has become symbolic to us as it’s a shot from the first show back after our ten-year hiatus. Ricky Butcher and Doug Borski (the two main characters from the cartoon and remaining original band members) are captured in a legendary rock pose on stage – reigniting the flame that propelled us forward to begin with.
About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
Skids is a four–song earworm assault, written about cheap meat, grunge-stained style, and unapologetic grit—the holy trinity of true skid-life. It’s raw. It’s loud. It’s honest. Every track drips with the undercooked charm of back-alley ambition and the unwashed spirit of rock forged in a butcher shop.
For the first time in decades, Ricky Butcher has sliced himself free from his notorious NSFW impulses, delivering some of the most radio-ready material of the band’s entire career. It’s still filthy at heart—but polished enough to slip onto the airwaves and corrupt the masses one FM signal at a time.
To bring this EP to life, the boys reunited with producer Jordon Zadorozny (Meatlantis, Rise & Fall of the Steaks), returning to Skylark Park in Pembroke, where the cleavers were sharpened, and musical direction was honed following their debut album. With Skids, Sons of Butcher aren’t just back—they’re propelling themselves forward.
Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
1. Denim Dreamin’ – This is the first socially acceptable Sons of Butcher track ever written! With a catchy refrain and bouncy riff, this song proudly stakes its claim that denim isn’t just a fashion statement but a whole way of life. This tune is relatable to anybody who has ever bought a patch or a band tee!
2. Makin’ Bacon – A rare, metal-forward song that almost comes off the rails as it careens through an atypical song structure with busy riffs and catchy melodies. Lyrically, this is an opus dedicated to the universal love of bacon – and a cheeky nod to the inherent dangers therein. This isn’t a typical Sons of Butcher song; this one is shot out of a cannon with a chorus so catchy it may never leave your brain!
3. Steeltown Handy – Although a musically uncharacteristic song from Sons of Butcher, this poppy rocker oozes the type of authentic raunchiness that fans have come to expect from the band. Showcasing a big chorus with lots of harmonies, this song exposes the underside of the gritty city of Steeltown and the type of deals that are found in desperation. A song about discount sex acts on the street shouldn’t be this catchy, but here we are!
4. Peppercorn Steak – This track is a return to form, an obsession with peppercorns over a simple 80’s riff with a heap of lyrical repetition. The one feels closer to something we would have written at the very beginning of this project. This track was previously featured in a pilot episode for an independently created third season of the cartoon series that is only available on YouTube. On the Ep, the song has been given the full studio treatment, with soaring vocals and chunky riffage and a chorus that’s almost too dumb to scrutinise.
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STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS ABOUT THE BAND:
1. The drumming on the Skids EP was done by Ricky Butcher’s all-time favourite drummer, Kellii Scott, most notably from the band Failure! Fun fact– Kellii used to drum in our producer Jordon Zadorozny’s band Blinker the Star. Ricky discovered Jordon Zadorozny as a producer/musician because of Kellii Scott’s drumming, and Jordon has been Sons of Butcher’s long-time friend and producer ever since! It seemed fitting to have Kellii Scott drum on the first new batch of songs we had. Getting them both to perform on this EP brings the loop of fandom full circle!
2. This EP release will be accompanied by a handful of yet-to-be-announced Spring tour dates, with the boys once again hitting the road for 5 dates with Hamilton’s most beloved skid – B.A. Johnston! *Dates and locations, as well as the date of the actual tour announcement, will be provided soon*
3. On April 24, 2026, Sons of Butcher will put out a very meaty music video for the track Peppercorn Steak, which will be released to coincide with National Steak Day on April 25th. Finally, a steak-themed song to help you and your friends really capture that perfect Steak Day vibe!
4. FUN BAND HISTORY FACT: Sons of Butcher once walked on stage to perform a show in Sudbury, and the entire bar cleared out! In retrospect, a group of dudes wearing spandex outfits and playing party rock was probably never going to become super popular in the Nickel belt in the year 2008. We used the set to perform all 42 songs that we knew at the time to the handful of actual fans who made the drive to catch our set! Those fans got a rare treat, watching what was essentially a band rehearsal on stage.
5. FUN BAND HISTORY FACT: Back in 2004, when we were still pitching Teletoon, we convinced the network suits to let us perform at a swanky hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake for a Teletoon Christmas party. Everything went according to plan, except we somehow forgot to load the DRUM KIT! We successfully stalled the party-goers while the show’s Director, Karl, drove back to Hamilton to retrieve the kit. Much like the rest of our career, the beginning was a mixture of total chaos, a steep learning curve, and flying too close to the sun!
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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
Sons of Butcher is a Canadian rock band consisting of Ricky Butcher (vocals/guitar), Doug Borski (vocals, bass), Joey Salami (guitar), and Crissy Stixx (drums).
Their music fuses vulgar absurdist comedy with hard‑hitting rock in a style proudly known as “mock rock.”
The band’s alter‑egos are the stars of an animated television series developed by S&S Productions and aired on Teletoon, following two brothers who run a butcher shop by day and shred stages by night. The name Sons of Butcher is literal; Ricky and Sol’s father was, in fact, a butcher.
Inspired by comedy‑rock icons like Tenacious D and Spinal Tap, the brothers conceived the idea in college around 2000. A script passed to a producer from the classic Canadian sitcom Red Green helped bring the show to life. After the first season aired, it became clear the fictional band needed to exist in the real world. Soon, Sons of Butcher were performing live and releasing albums.
The band has released five full‑length albums: Self‑Titled (2005), Meatlantis (2007), Rise of the Steaks (2010), Fall of the Steaks (2010), and C Sections (2016).
Onstage, Sons of Butcher brings the cartoon to life, spandex, raunchy lyrics, chaotic antics, pepperette‑throwing, and the infamous roaming meat tray all make their appearances, backed by ferociously heavy riffs.
The comedic rock party shows no signs of slowing down. After dropping their timely 2020 EP Lockdown in Steeltown, the band continues to carve new paths in mock‑rock. In 2026, Sons of Butcher returns with Skids, a brand‑new EP that pushes their signature blend of absurdity and heavy rock into fresh territory.
Discography:
2026 – Skids – EP
2020 – Lockdown in Steeltown – EP
2019 – Moppin’ the Mod Club: Live in Toronto
2016 – C Sections – Album
2010 – Fall of the Steaks – Album
2010 – Rise of the Steaks – Album
2006 – Left Behind Vol. 2
2006 – Meatlantis – Album
2005 – Left Behind Vol. 1
2005 – Sons of Butcher – Album
Shared Stage with:
Priestess, B.A. Johnston, Blood Opera, Thunderkok, Wildstreet, The Monsters of Schlock, Gene Champagne, Shockwire, Live Animals
Tours and Festivals:
2024 – NXNE – Toronto, ON
2021 – Bar Down Beer Fest – Niagara Falls, ON
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