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Category: Sons of Butcher

0 SONS OF BUTCHER Fire Up The Grill w/ Video “Makin’ Bacon” From New EP “Skids” Out March 2026

  • February 20, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Sons of Butcher

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 20, 2026

SONS OF BUTCHER Fire Up The Grill w/ Video “Makin’ Bacon” From New EP “Skids” Out March 2026

L-R – Doug Borski – Bass/Vocals, Joey Salami – Guitar, Crissy Stixx – Drums, Ricky Butcher – Lead Vocals/Guitar

Photo Credit – Evan Thompson

Canada’s filthiest, funniest, and most fearlessly unwashed rock band, Sons of Butcher, return with “Skids”, a brand‑new four‑song EP due out in March 2026 to mark a fresh chapter in the band’s long, greasy legacy. After a decade‑long hiatus, the band behind Teletoon’s cult animated series is officially back in the butcher shop, with their most polished, unhinged, and radio‑ready material to date.
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​“This EP is an honest batch of comedy songs from the grease‑clogged hearts of a band of has‑been butchers,” says Ricky Butcher, lead vocals/guitar.

After releasing five full‑length albums and becoming infamous for spandex, pepperette‑throwing, and the roaming meat tray, the band stepped away until a reunion show reignited the flame. A photo from that night now serves as the EP’s cover art, capturing Ricky and Doug in a triumphant, full‑body rock pose that symbolized their return.

“Skids” is a raw, four‑track eruption of cheap‑meat swagger and skid‑life grit, marking Sons of Butcher’s first batch of songs not tied to their Teletoon storyline, aside from the fully overhauled “Peppercorn Steak,” revived from an indie pilot episode. Reuniting with longtime producer Jordon Zadorozny at Skylark Park and featuring drumming from Kellii Scott of Failure, the band carves out a sound that pushes their legacy forward while staying true to their cult‑favourite chaos. Across the EP, Sons of Butcher swing from the denim‑soaked bounce of “Denim Dreamin’” to the metal‑fired frenzy of lead single “Makin’ Bacon,” slide into the gritty pop‑rock swagger of “Steeltown Handy,” and land squarely back in classic SOB absurdity with the 80s‑riffed peppercorn‑obsessed anthem “Peppercorn Steak” (planned for release to be the band’s official anthem for National Steak Day on April 25th).

The EP’s lead single, “Makin’ Bacon,” is a high‑speed, metal‑tinged celebration of bacon worship. It’s chaotic, catchy, and quintessentially Sons of Butcher, shot out of a cannon and straight into your frontal lobe. The accompanying music video is a meaty, maximalist feast of absurdity, riff‑fueled energy, and pure mock‑rock spirit.

Watch the “Makin’ Bacon” video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lnsb7uWp4g

​Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/2xlPHi4gvvJ9BRnpZDQb7k

 

​Sons of Butcher began as the real‑life incarnation of their animated Teletoon alter‑egos, blending absurdist comedy and heavy riffs into the proudly self‑made genre of mock rock. The band quickly grew beyond the cartoon, releasing five albums, one live album, and an EP, and has built a cult following through chaotic, spandex‑clad live shows and meat‑soaked theatrics. “Skids” marks their first major release since 2020’s “Lockdown In Steeltown” and their first collection of songs not directly tied to the original series’ storyline.

Recommended for fans of Tenacious D, Spinal Tap, Psychostick, and Steel Panther, “Skids” will be released on March 27th, 2026, and is available for CD pre-order at: https://sonsofbutcher.bandcamp.com/album/skids
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​Sons of Butcher will support the EP with a run of Spring 2026 tour dates, including five shows with Hamilton’s beloved skid‑icon B.A. Johnston.

Show Dates:​
Feb 28 – The Parlour @ Ridiculous – Hamilton, ON – ‘Makin Bacon’ single release w/ Marty Topps
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

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

More Info:

​https://www.sonsofbutcher.ca/​

​https://www.facebook.com/therealsobs​

​https://www.instagram.com/therealsobs/​

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“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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0 EPK – Sons of Butcher – Skids (2026) (Infamous Butcher Records )

  • January 17, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · EPKs · Sons of Butcher

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

Sonsofbutcher.ca | Facebook.com/therealsobs | X.com/therealsobs | Youtube.com/sonsofbutcher | Instagram.com/therealsobs/

Sonsofbutcher.bandcamp.com | Apple Music |  Spotify

“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)

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

[Download Album Lyrics | Download Album Cover]

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

 

0 Powerplay Magazine – August 2020 – Reviews – Sons Of Butcher, Osyron, The Naked High, Red Cain, Saints Of Death,

  • October 2, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Osyron · Red Cain · Saints of Death · Sons of Butcher · The Naked High

0 New Absolute Undeground Mag! Available for FREE in Print across Canada venues and stores. http://absoluteunderground.tv/au-magazine/volume-16/item/467-au-vol-16%E2%80%935-issue-95 Interviews: JUNKOWL, Illuminated Minerva, Rebel Priest, Entropy, Sons of Butcher and more! Album Reviews: Deathnoisefrequency, WoR

  • September 10, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Deathnoisefrequency · entropy · Illuminated Minerva · Junkowl · Rebel Priest · Sons of Butcher · WoR (Bungalo Records)
New Absolute Undeground Mag!
Available for FREE in Print across Canada venues and stores.
http://absoluteunderground.tv/au-magazine/volume-16/item/467-au-vol-16%E2%80%935-issue-95
Interviews: JUNKOWL, Illuminated Minerva, Rebel Priest, Entropy, Sons of Butcher and more!
Album Reviews: Deathnoisefrequency, WoR

0 Comedic Rock Act Sons of Butcher Shares Covid-19 Music Video “Quaranteen”; New EP “Lockdown In Steeltown” Out Now

  • August 3, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Sons of Butcher

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – August 3, 2020

For fans of Tenacious D, Spinal Tap, Psychostick, Steel Panther

Comedic Rock Act Sons of Butcher Shares Covid-19 Music Video “Quaranteen”

New EP “Lockdown In Steeltown” Out Now

We’ve all been pent up stuck in our own little quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic and Canada’s most formidable “mock rock” band Sons of Butcher know exactly how you feel. That’s why they’ve created a new collection of tunes, aptly named “Lockdown In Steeltown”. 

Today, SOB shares some visual comedic relief and empathy on how we are all raging inside from this present-day way of life. Today, they present their new music video “Quaranteen”, featuring vocalist/guitarist Ricky Butcher’s loss to insanity while living in his hilarious superficial prison.

Sons of Butcher’s Ricky Butcher adds:

“It’s summer in Steeltown, but a quarantine order has changed all of Ricky Butcher’s plans. This was the first song written for the ‘Lockdown In Steeltown’ EP. It was four days into the quarantine in March, during Earth Hour, I wrote this song on an acoustic by candlelight as a joke. I recorded it the next day and showed the boys. Little did I know this one song would spark the creation of an entire Sons of Butcher EP!”

Watch “Quaranteen” HERE.



Sons of Butcher‘s new EP “Lockdown In Steeltown” is the first release from the band in four years and comes right after the announcing that they will be creating a third season of their TV show with the entire original team that was previously aired on Teletoon in Canada. 

Sons of Butcher wrote the EP in the spring right when quarantine measures were enforced around the world and it goes through some of the experiences that SOB would likely be facing during that time. Meant to be a distraction from all the craziness, Sons of Butcher explains the EP:

“This EP is a look into the lives of these cartoon rockers as they’re forced to lockdown in place in their hometown of Steeltown. Each character is coping in their own way and has their own song to express it.”

Singing about meat, sex, and everything in between, SOB are a mixed bag of rude unapologetic party rock from the bowels of Steeltown. Fans can expect much more from them as they are just ramping up and will be starting the new season of the show as soon as they complete the pilot.

Recommended for fans of Tenacious D, Spinal Tap, and Van Halen, Sons of Butcher‘s new EP “Lockdown In Steeltown” is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.

Music Video – “Speaking Moistly” – YouTube | Facebook
Music Video – “Lockdown Phase One” – YouTube | Facebook

Track Listing:
1. Lockdown Phase One (1:35)
2. Quaranteen (1:10)
3. Fuckin’ Confused (1:11)
4. Speaking Moistly (2:18)
5. Lockdown in Steeltown (3:35)
EP Length: 9:51

EP Band Line Up:
Ricky Butcher – Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Doug Borski – Vocals
Sol Butcher – Vocals
Colin Van Ham Steak – Lead Guitar

Live Band Line Up:
Ricky Butcher – Vocals, Guitar
Doug Borski – Vocals, Bass
Sol Butcher – Vocals
Sausage Ralph – Drums
Colin Van Ham Steak – Lead Guitar

More info:
Facebook.com/therealsobs
Instagram.com/therealsobs
Twitter.com/therealsobs
EPK

 

BIO:
Sons of Butcher is a Canadian rock band consisting of four members, Ricky Butcher (vocals/guitar), Doug Borski (vocals, bass), Sol Butcher (vocals), Colin Van Ham Steak (lead guitar), and Sausage Ralph (drums).

Their music fuses vulgar absurdist comedy with rock music in a style that is described as “mock rock”.

Their band alter-egos are the focus of an animated television series developed by S&S Productions and aired on Canadian animation network Teletoon which follows the lives of two brothers who run a butcher shop. Butchers by day, rockers by night, the name ‘Sons of Butcher’ can also be taken literally as Ricky and Sol’s father was a butcher.

Admiring the comedy and rock fusion of bands like Tenacious D and Spinal Tap, the brothers came up with this idea in college around the year 2000. Passing a script off to one of the producers of the classic Canadian sitcom Red Green led to the show becoming a reality. After the first season aired, it became clear the fictitious band needed to come to life. Soon they were playing live shows and releasing albums.

Sons of Butcher has released 5 full lengths, Self-Titled (2005), Meatlantis (2007), Rise of the Steaks (2010), Fall of the Steaks (2010), and C Sections (2016).

Clad in spandex outfit, straight from the cartoon series, Sons of Butcher compliments their raunchy lyrics with onstage antics and sketchy and of course, their ferociously heavy tunes. There are even pepperette throwing and the signature meat tray that is paraded around the room for all to sample.

The comedic rock party has no plans of slowing down, in 2020 they will release an aptly timed EP “Lockdown In Steeltown” on June 19th via Infamous Butcher Records.

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0 Comedic Rock Act Sons of Butcher Share Collective Fan Quarantine Music Video “Lockdown Phase One”

  • July 2, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Sons of Butcher

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 2, 2020

For fans of Tenacious D, Spinal Tap, Psychostick, Steel Panther

Comedic Rock Act Sons of Butcher Share Collective Fan Quarantine Music Video “Lockdown Phase One”

New EP “Lockdown In Steeltown” Out Now!

Sons of Butcher, Canada’s most formidable “mock rock” band has a new collection of music out, aptly named “Lockdown In Steeltown”, themed around the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is the first release from the band in four years, and it comes right after the announcement that Sons of Butcher will be creating a third season of their show themselves with the entire original team.

Sons of Butcher wrote the EP in the spring right when quarantine measures were enforced around the world and it goes through some of the experiences that SOB would likely be facing during that time. Initially, the track “Quaranteen” was meant to be a one-off, but more lockdown themed lyrics kept coming and an entire EP was forged. Meant to be a distraction from all the craziness, Sons of Butcher explains the EP:

“This EP is a look into the lives of these cartoon rockers as they’re forced to lockdown in place in their hometown of Steeltown. Each character is coping in their own way and has their own song to express it.”

Today, the band shares their new music video “Lockdown Phase One” filmed collectively with fans in their own personal lockdowns.

The Sons of Butcher add:

“Sol Butcher sings about the new rules in the pandemic lockdown in Steeltown! We asked our fans to join us on zoom to rock out to the song and they answered the call!! We dedicate this to our loyal and devoted Patreon fans and all the other hardcore SOB fans that have stuck with us over the years!”

Watch the video HERE.

Singing about meat, sex, and everything in between, they are a mixed bag of rude unapologetic party rock from the bowels of Steeltown. Fans can expect much more from Sons of Butcher as they are just ramping up and will be starting the new season of the show as soon as they complete the pilot.

Recommended for fans of Tenacious D, Spinal Tap, and Van Halen, Sons of Butcher‘s new EP “Lockdown In Steeltown” is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.

Music Video – “Speaking Moistly” – YouTube | Facebook

Track Listing:
1. Lockdown Phase One (1:35)
2. Quaranteen (1:10)
3. Fuckin’ Confused (1:11)
4. Speaking Moistly (2:18)
5. Lockdown in Steeltown (3:35)
EP Length: 9:51

EP Band Line Up:
Ricky Butcher – Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Doug Borski – Vocals
Sol Butcher – Vocals
Colin Van Ham Steak – Lead Guitar

Live Band Line Up:
Ricky Butcher – Vocals, Guitar
Doug Borski – Vocals, Bass
Sol Butcher – Vocals
Sausage Ralph – Drums
Colin Van Ham Steak – Lead Guitar

More info:
Facebook.com/therealsobs
Instagram.com/therealsobs
Twitter.com/therealsobs
EPK

 

BIO:

Sons of Butcher is a Canadian rock band consisting of four members, Ricky Butcher (vocals/guitar), Doug Borski (vocals, bass), Sol Butcher (vocals), Colin Van Ham Steak (lead guitar), and Sausage Ralph (drums).

Their music fuses vulgar absurdist comedy with rock music in a style that is described as “mock rock”.

Their band alter-egos are the focus of an animated television series developed by S&S Productions and aired on Canadian animation network Teletoon which follows the lives of two brothers who run a butcher shop. Butchers by day, rockers by night, the name ‘Sons of Butcher’ can also be taken literally as Ricky and Sol’s father was a butcher.

Admiring the comedy and rock fusion of bands like Tenacious D and Spinal Tap, the brothers came up with this idea in college around the year 2000. Passing a script off to one of the producers of the classic Canadian sitcom Red Green led to the show becoming a reality. After the first season aired, it became clear the fictitious band needed to come to life. Soon they were playing live shows and releasing albums.

Sons of Butcher has released 5 full lengths, Self-Titled (2005), Meatlantis (2007), Rise of the Steaks (2010), Fall of the Steaks (2010), and C Sections (2016).

Clad in spandex outfit, straight from the cartoon series, Sons of Butcher compliments their raunchy lyrics with onstage antics and sketchy and of course, their ferociously heavy tunes. There are even pepperette throwing and the signature meat tray that is paraded around the room for all to sample.

The comedic rock party has no plans of slowing down, in 2020 they will release an aptly timed EP “Lockdown In Steeltown” on June 19th via Infamous Butcher Records.

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0 Out Today! Sons of Butcher – Lockdown In Steeltown (Infamous Butcher Records)

  • June 19, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Sons of Butcher
Out Today!
Sons of Butcher – Lockdown In Steeltown (Infamous Butcher Records)
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/2Eg9KfkwFbX4R2MQoOHvPn?si=u3_YDTbbS2mxqcu_d6uquw
Bandcamp – https://sonsofbutcher.bandcamp.com
Music Video – “Speaking Moistly”
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2802450116523065
YouTube – https://youtu.be/9ExtMYDX4O0

0 Comedic Rock Act Sons of Butcher Share Covid Tips With Video “Speaking Moistly” Off New EP “Lockdown In Steeltown”

  • June 16, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Sons of Butcher

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 16, 2020

For fans of Tenacious D, Spinal Tap, Psychostick, Steel Panther

Comedic Rock Act Sons of Butcher Share Covid Tips With Video “Speaking Moistly” Off New EP “Lockdown In Steeltown”

Sons of Butcher, Canada’s most formidable “mock rock” band has a new collection of music out, aptly named “Lockdown In Steeltown”, themed around the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is the first release from the band in four years, and it comes right after the announcement that Sons of Butcher will be creating a third season of their show themselves with the entire original team.

Sons of Butcher wrote the EP in the spring right when quarantine measures were enforced around the world and it goes through some of the experiences that the Sons would likely be facing during that time. Initially, the track “Quaranteen” was meant to be a one-off, but more lockdown themed lyrics kept coming and an entire EP was forged. Meant to be a distraction from all the craziness, Sons of Butcher explains the EP and the single “Speaking Moistly”:

“This EP is a look into the lives of these cartoon rockers as they’re forced to lockdown in place in their hometown of Steeltown. Each character is coping in their own way and has their own song to express it. Speaking Moistly is a cover song, a heavy’d up version of the internet meme classic based on (Canadian Prime Minister) Justin Trudeau’s ‘speaking moistly’ speech. This song is fast, energetic, and informative as Ricky outlines the specifics about next phase etiquette.”

Singing about meat, sex, and everything in between, they are a mixed bag of rude unapologetic party rock from the bowels of Steeltown. Fans can expect much more from Sons of Butcher as they are just ramping up and will be starting the new season of the show as soon as they complete the pilot.

Recommended for fans of Tenacious D, Spinal Tap, and Van Halen, the video for “Speaking Moistly” is streaming on YouTube and their Facebook page with the EP due out officially on June 19, 2020.

Music Video – “Speaking Moistly” – YouTube | Facebook

EP Pre-Order – Bandcamp
EP Pre-Save – Spotify

Track Listing:
1. Lockdown Phase One (1:35)
2. Quaranteen (1:10)
3. Fuckin’ Confused (1:11)
4. Speaking Moistly (2:18)
5. Lockdown in Steeltown (3:35)
EP Length: 9:51

EP Band Line Up:
Ricky Butcher – Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Doug Borski – Vocals
Sol Butcher – Vocals
Colin Van Ham Steak – Lead Guitar

Live Band Line Up:
Ricky Butcher – Vocals, Guitar
Doug Borski – Vocals, Bass
Sol Butcher – Vocals
Sausage Ralph – Drums
Colin Van Ham Steak – Lead Guitar

More info:
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Twitter.com/therealsobs

 

BIO:

Sons of Butcher is a Canadian rock band consisting of four members, Ricky Butcher (vocals/guitar), Doug Borski (vocals, bass), Sol Butcher (vocals), Colin Van Ham Steak (lead guitar), and Sausage Ralph (drums).

Their music fuses vulgar absurdist comedy with rock music in a style that is described as “mock rock”.

Their band alter-egos are the focus of an animated television series developed by S&S Productions and aired on Canadian animation network Teletoon which follows the lives of two brothers who run a butcher shop. Butchers by day, rockers by night, the name ‘Sons of Butcher’ can also be taken literally as Ricky and Sol’s father was a butcher.

Admiring the comedy and rock fusion of bands like Tenacious D and Spinal Tap, the brothers came up with this idea in college around the year 2000. Passing a script off to one of the producers of the classic Canadian sitcom Red Green led to the show becoming a reality. After the first season aired, it became clear the fictitious band needed to come to life. Soon they were playing live shows and releasing albums.

Sons of Butcher has released 5 full lengths, Self-Titled (2005), Meatlantis (2007), Rise of the Steaks (2010), Fall of the Steaks (2010), and C Sections (2016).

Clad in spandex outfit, straight from the cartoon series, Sons of Butcher compliments their raunchy lyrics with onstage antics and sketchy and of course, their ferociously heavy tunes. There are even pepperette throwing and the signature meat tray that is paraded around the room for all to sample.

The comedic rock party has no plans of slowing down, in 2020 they will release an aptly timed EP “Lockdown In Steeltown” on June 19th via Infamous Butcher Records.

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0 EPK – Sons of Butcher – Lockdown In Steeltown (2020) (Infamous Butcher Records)

  • June 12, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · EPKs · Sons of Butcher

Sons of Butcher – Lockdown In Steeltown (2020) (Infamous Butcher Records)

For fans of Tenacious D, Spinal Tap, Psychostick, Steel Panther

Release Date: June 19, 2020
Label: Infamous Butcher Records
Distribution: IDLA

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Sons of Butcher is a Canadian rock band consisting of four members, Ricky Butcher (vocals/guitar), Doug Borski (vocals, bass), Sol Butcher (vocals), Colin Van Ham Steak (lead guitar), and Sausage Ralph (drums).

Their music fuses vulgar absurdist comedy with rock music in a style that is described as “mock rock”.

Their band alter-egos are the focus of an animated television series developed by S&S Productions and aired on Canadian animation network Teletoon which follows the lives of two brothers who run a butcher shop. Butchers by day, rockers by night, the name ‘Sons of Butcher’ can also be taken literally as Ricky and Sol’s father was a butcher.

Admiring the comedy and rock fusion of bands like Tenacious D and Spinal Tap, the brothers came up with this idea in college around the year 2000. Passing a script off to one of the producers of the classic Canadian sitcom Red Green led to the show becoming a reality. After the first season aired, it became clear the fictitious band needed to come to life. Soon they were playing live shows and releasing albums.

Sons of Butcher has released 5 full lengths, Self-Titled (2005), Meatlantis (2007), Rise of the Steaks (2010), Fall of the Steaks (2010), and C Sections (2016).

Clad in spandex outfit, straight from the cartoon series, Sons of Butcher compliments their raunchy lyrics with onstage antics and sketchy and of course, their ferociously heavy tunes. There are even pepperette throwing and the signature meat tray that is paraded around the room for all to sample.

The comedic rock party has no plans of slowing down, in 2020 they will release an aptly timed EP “Lockdown In Steeltown” on June 19th via Infamous Butcher Records.

EP Band Line Up:
Ricky Butcher – Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Doug Borski – Vocals
Sol Butcher – Vocals
Colin Van Ham Steak – Lead Guitar

Live Band Line Up:
Ricky Butcher – Vocals, Guitar
Doug Borski – Vocals, Bass
Sol Butcher – Vocals
Sausage Ralph – Drums
Colin Van Ham Steak – Lead Guitar

 

[Download EP Cover | Download EP Lyrics]

Release Date: June 19, 2020
Label: Infamous Butcher Records
Distribution: IDLA

Track Listing:
1. Lockdown Phase One (1:35)
2. Quaranteen (1:10)
3. Fuckin’ Confused (1:11)
4. Speaking Moistly (2:18)
5. Lockdown in Steeltown (3:35)
EP Length: 9:51

EP Credits:
– All songs performed by: Sons of Butcher
– All songs written by: Sons of Butcher
– Produced by: Trevor Ziebarth
– Mixed and Mastered by: Bill Hendersen at Azimuth Mastering
– Album Artwork by: Jay Ziebarth
– SOCAN Member

EP Band Line Up:
Ricky Butcher – Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Doug Borski – Vocals
Sol Butcher – Vocals
Colin Van Ham Steak – Lead Guitar

Live Band Line Up:
Ricky Butcher – Vocals, Guitar
Doug Borski – Vocals, Bass
Sol Butcher – Vocals
Sausage Ralph – Drums
Colin Van Ham Steak – Lead guitar

Discography:
2005 – Self-Titled LP
2007 – Meatlantis LP
2010 – Rise of the Steaks LP
2010 – Fall of the Steaks LP
2016 – C Sections LP
2020 – Lockdown in Steeltown EP

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Priestess, Cruce, Orbax

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