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.
Recommended for fans of Tenacious D, Spinal Tap, Psychostick, and Steel Panther, “Skids” (released March 27th, 2026) is available at the following links:
