SONS OF BUTCHER Fire Up The Grill w/ Video “Makin’ Bacon”

Feb 20, 2026 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments News

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.

“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.

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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

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
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