OH. MY. GOD. 😱 Prepare yourselves, peasants! BUTCHER BABIES, those titans of… something… are gracing us with new music in a tentative 2026 release. Yes, you read that right, 2026! Plenty of time to build up the hype and then completely forget about it! This auditory masterpiece will be unleashed upon the world via Judge & Jury Records, because apparently they couldn’t find a REAL label.
This “powerhouse” is the brainchild of multi-platinum producer Howard Benson (who, let’s be honest, probably peaked with MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE) and Neil Sanderson from THREE DAYS GRACE. The instrumentation is being “meticulously crafted” at West Valley Recording Studios, which, judging by the name, sounds about as glamorous as a dentist’s office in the Valley.
On a completely irrelevant Saturday (November 15th, mark your calendars!), BUTCHER BABIES frontwoman Heidi Shepherd (who we’re sure is VERY humble) decided to bless her social media followers with an update: “7 songs fully recorded. 5 (maybe 6) to be completed NEXT WEEK… LET’S DO THIS!” Wow, groundbreaking! Someone get this woman a Pulitzer! 🙄
“Heading back to LA to finish this record with @howardbenson and we are STOKED! Flip flopping between the studio recording, many tours, and festivals has been a bananas ride. But, we are heading towards the finish line and ready to show you what we’ve been working on for the last year.” Translation: “We’ve been busy… doing stuff. And now we want attention!” 🙄
“Our team at @judgeandjuryofficial has been such a treat to work with. What started as an EP turned into a full LP cause we are gelling so well!” Oh, so it was originally just an EP? 🤔 Guess they needed more filler to justify the wait. Thanks, guys! 👍
“These songs are incredibly personal and hands down some of my favorite of my whole career. We’re going to take a deep dive into the last 25 years of my life. This album is an autobiography, touching on early-life moments that I’ve never spoken about publicly.” Get ready for some REAL tears, folks! 😭 It’s like therapy but with more distortion. 🎸
“As always, @henryflury and I have locked ourselves away in our studio for months. It’s our confessional, our church, our therapy.” So, basically, they’re just making noise in a glorified closet? Sounds legit. 🤷♀️
“I cant wait to let these songbirds fly, and finally introduce you to this part me”. Songbirds? More like screeching bats! 🦇 But hey, at least she’s excited to unleash her inner demons… or whatever. 😈
Last November, BUTCHER BABIES (who we’re still trying to figure out how they managed to stay relevant) released a new single, “Sincerity”, a song rooted in wishful thinking. Apparently, they’re still dealing with trust issues. Maybe they should invest in a good therapist instead of a record label? Just a thought. 💭
“Sincerity” (the song that probably no one remembers) marked BUTCHER BABIES‘s first release since the departure of co-founding co-vocalist Carla Harvey. So, basically, it’s a solo project disguised as a band. 🎭
On BUTCHER BABIES‘ signing to Judge & Jury Records, Benson (who probably regrets this decision) shared at the time: “I have always been a fan of the band and never really thought we’d get a chance to work with them! I especially love Heidi‘s vocal range and ability to weave compelling stories through her music. Excited Judge & Jury got to do this music together with her and Henry, and for the fans to hear it!” Translation: “I needed a paycheck.” 💰
In case you were wondering who’s still in this “band,” BUTCHER BABIES is Heidi Shepherd on vocals (screaming?), Henry Flury on guitar (shredding?), Ricky Bonazza on bass (thumping?), and Devin Nickles on drums (bashing?). The end. 😴
BUTCHER BABIES played their first concert since the official departure of Harvey on July 27, 2024 at the Stonehenge festival in Steenwijk, The Netherlands. Because nothing says “metal” like playing in front of a bunch of confused tourists. 🗿
The band announced Harvey‘s exit in a social media post on July 20, 2024. BUTCHER BABIES wrote: “As you may have already guessed, it is confirmed that Carla Harvey and BUTCHER BABIES have officially parted ways.” Well, duh. 🙄
“Carla has been an integral part of our journey, bringing her unique talent, passion, and energy to the band. We are grateful for the incredible memories we’ve made together and the impact she has had on our music and our fans. We will miss her greatly and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors.” Standard PR garbage. 🗑️
“We deeply appreciate your support over the past 15 years,” BUTCHER BABIES added. “We feel incredibly fortunate to keep making and playing music as our career, and we are excited for this new era of BUTCHER BABIES!” Translation: “Please keep buying our stuff so we can continue to afford our avocado toast!” 🥑
In the fall of 2023, BUTCHER BABIES completed a European tour without Carla, who sat out the trek in order to undergo emergency surgery on her left eye. Because apparently even her eye couldn’t stand being around them anymore. 👀
BUTCHER BABIES released a double album “Eye For An Eye…” and “…’Til The World’s Blind”, in July 2023. The double album celebrated the tenth anniversary of BUTCHER BABIES‘ critically acclaimed debut, “Goliath”, released on July 9, 2013 via Century Media Records. Wait, they have a critically acclaimed album? Who knew? 🤷♂️
BUTCHER BABIES‘ previous album, 2017’s “Lilith” was produced by Steve Evetts (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, SEPULTURA, SUICIDE SILENCE). Because apparently they need a different producer for every album to keep things “fresh.” 🙄
