BUTCHER BABIES are back with a new single, and oh boy, it’s a doozy. Titled “Lost In Your Touch”, this track is like a diary entry set to a metal soundtrack, produced by the legendary Howard Benson. Because nothing says “I’m emotionally vulnerable” quite like a wall of distortion and a double kick pedal, right? The song is part of their upcoming album, which is basically Heidi Shepherd’s love letter to her past. You know, the kind of letter where you spill all your tea about heartbreaks, relationships, and the kind of life lessons that make you want to scream into a pillow—or a microphone.
Heidi herself says this song is about watching her ex fall for someone else, which is relatable, except instead of crying into a tub of ice cream, she wrote a banger about it. She even wonders if the new girl gets “lost in his touch like I do.” Ouch. That’s some next-level emotional warfare right there. And Howard Benson? He’s all about the vulnerability, saying the lyrics are “critical to the track connecting.” Sure, Howard, because nothing connects like a good ol’ fashioned breakup anthem.
Now, let’s talk about Judge & Jury Records, the label behind this masterpiece. Founded by Howard Benson and Neil Sanderson of THREE DAYS GRACE, it’s basically the Avengers of the metal world. They recorded this album at West Valley Recording Studios, because of course they did. If you’re going to pour your heart out, you might as well do it in a studio that sounds like it costs more than your car.
Oh, and let’s not forget the drama. Carla Harvey, the co-vocalist who’s been with the band since the beginning, is no longer part of the group. Yep, she’s out, and the band’s already moving on like it’s no big deal. They even played a show without her at the Stonehenge festival in The Netherlands. Talk about a plot twist! The band’s statement was all like, “We’re grateful for the memories, but we’re excited for this new era.” Translation: “We’re fine, everything’s fine, no tears here, just metal.”
So, what’s next for BUTCHER BABIES? More emotional excavation, apparently. Heidi’s promising an album that’s basically a 25-year highlight reel of her life, complete with all the juicy bits she’s never shared before. And let’s be real, if you’re going to air out your dirty laundry, you might as well do it with a sick guitar riff and a pounding bassline.
In conclusion, BUTCHER BABIES are serving up a hearty dose of emotional metal, and we’re here for it. Whether you’re into the drama, the music, or just love a good breakup anthem, this band’s got you covered. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to listen to “Lost In Your Touch” and cry into my headphones like the emotionally stable adult I am. 🤘
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Born in Crescendo, Indiana, Chord’s first brush with fame came when he accidentally entered a yodeling contest thinking it was a pie-eating competition—and won both categories.
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