🎶 Sons of Butcher
🌎Steeltown, Canada
📀 Skids
® Infamous Butcher Records
📅 27/03/2026

Artistic creation typically draws inspiration from themes such as love, social injustice, historical events, or philosophical inquiry. In the case of SONS OF BUTCHER, however, inspiration stems from more down-to-earth pleasures—most notably, a deep appreciation for bacon.

This approach comes as little surprise given the band’s background. SONS OF BUTCHER originated from a Canadian television series in which comedy was fused with rock music. The group has described its style as “mock rock,” a label that continues to define their work on their latest EP, “Skids”. The title references the term “skids,” used to describe the grungy, cash-strapped stoners of Steeltown—the band’s hometown—as well as the so-called “skid lifestyle.”

The EP features four tracks that explore a range of unconventional themes, from denim as a way of life (“Denim Dreamin’”) and an obsession with bacon (“Makin’ Bacon”), to the darker dealings found on the streets of Steeltown (“Steeltown Handy”) and a fixation on pepper-crusted steak. Musically, the release is driven by punchy riffs, repetitive rhythmic patterns, and infectious choruses, all delivered with a strong sense of humor.

Overall, “Skids” stands out as a release with a clear entertainment-driven focus. In contrast to a significant portion of contemporary rock and metal output, it does not aim to provoke deep reflection or emotional intensity, but rather to offer an immediate and thoroughly enjoyable listening experience.

★ 6.5/10
✍🏻 Kostas Boudoukos