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Butcher Babies release music video for They’re Coming To Take Me Away

October 22, 2014

Butcher Babies have released a music video for their cover song, They’re Coming To Take Me Away, which is off their new EP, Uncovered. Check it out here: You can pick up the EP on BEST BUY – http://smarturl.it/BBuncoveredBBY, ITUNES – http://smarturl.it/BBUNEPiTunes or AMAZON MP3 – http://smarturl.it/BBEPamazonmp3. The 5 song EP features cover songs that were chosen by each band member, and in the early summer of this year, they entered the studio with producer Logan Mader (DEVILDRIVER, GOJIRA, 5 FINGER DEATH PUNCH) to dissect and “butcher” these five classics, creating something all their own. Check out the track listing: Uncovered track-listing 1. Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers 2. They’re Coming to Take Me Away 3. Don’t Give a Fuck 4. Crazy Horses 5. Pussy Whipped In case you missed our coverage of Butcher Babies at this year’s Monster Energy Aftershock Festival, here it is! Our interview with vocalist, Heidi Shepard as well as photographers from our Rockin Ryan of their set: Butcher Babies are currently out on tour with support by another great band Anti-Mortem! They will [Read More]

Interview with Heidi Shephard of Butcher Babies at Aftershock Festival

September 27, 2014

We recently brought you our coverage of the return of the Butcher Babies at this year’s Monster Energy Aftershock Festival. They are one of the most energetic female fronted bands out today. What is really awesome is that these frontwomen could give many men a run for their money when it comes to bringing power and presence to the stage. They hit the stage and took control of the crowd, energized everyone and definitely raised the heat a dozen or so degrees! We had the opportunity to chat with vocalist, Heidi Shepard at Aftershock and we are pleased to bring that interview to you here: One thing is for sure, they definitely delivered an intense and energetic set. Check out the photos by our Rockin Ryan from their blazing set: We were glad to hear them perform songs from their new EP Uncovered which is due out this week on September 30th through Century Media Records. The 5 song EP will feature cover songs that were chosen by each band member, and in the early summer [Read More]

Butcher Babies returned to Aftershock Festival with a fierce set!

September 21, 2014

We were glad to see the return of the Butcher Babies at this year’s Monster Energy Aftershock Festival. They are one of the most energetic female fronted bands out today. What is really awesome is that these frontwomen could give many men a run for their money when it comes to bringing power and presence to the stage. They hit the stage and took control of the crowd, energized everyone and definitely raised the heat a dozen or so degrees! We will be bringing you an interview with vocalist, Heidi Shepard later this week. Check out the photos by our Rockin Ryan from their blazing set: We were glad to hear them perform songs from their new EP Uncovered which is due out on September 30th through Century Media Records. The 5 song EP will feature cover songs that were chosen by each band member, and in the early summer of this year, they entered the studio with producer Logan Mader (DEVILDRIVER, GOJIRA, 5 FINGER DEATH PUNCH) to dissect and “butcher” these five classics, creating something [Read More]

Hatebreed announce winter tour supporting Black Label Society

September 16, 2014

Hatebreed have a very busy touring schedule this fall and winter. They are ready to set out on tour later this month to South America, Europe and the UK with Napalm Death and Volbeat and then shortly after head out again on a winter tour with Black Label Society. They will be supporting headliners Black Label Society along with other supporting act, the fantastic Butcher Babies. The tour will start on December 28th in Spokane, WA and tickets will go on sale this Friday, September 19th. Hatebreed is Jamey Jasta (vocals) Chris Beattie (Bass) Wayne Lozinak (Guitar) Frank Novinec (Guitar) Matthew Byrne (Drums). Check out the tour dates below and make sure to get yourself to a show: Hatebreed Tour Dates w/Napalm Death September 26 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Circo Voador September 27 – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Caricoa Club September 28 – Curitiba, Brazil – Music Hall September 30 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Vorterix October 1 – Santiago, Chile – Teatro Caupolican October 3 – Bogota, Columbia – Teatro Las Vegas October 5 – Mexico City, Mexico [Read More]

Butcher Babies launches first track, They’re Coming to Take Me Away off new EP “UNCOVERED”

September 8, 2014

Butcher Babies have launched the first track off their new EP, UNCOVERED. The 5 song EP which features cover songs chosen by each band member and in the early summer of this year, they entered the studio with producer Logan Mader (DEVILDRIVER, GOJIRA, 5 FINGER DEATH PUNCH) to dissect and “butcher” these five classics, creating something all their own., each chosen the band members. The EP is set to release on September 30th. Check out the track listing: Uncovered track-listing 1. Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers 2. They’re Coming to Take Me Away 3. Don’t Give a Fuck 4. Crazy Horses 5. Pussy Whipped The first track launched is They’re Coming To Take Me Away which was chosen by Carla Harvey, who comments: “It was a blast recording songs that we have been fans of our entire lives and putting our spin on them. We all chose a song that had some significance to us. My pick was ‘They’re Coming to Take Me Away’ by NAPOLEAN XIV because I have a vivid memory of my stepdad, [Read More]

Butcher Babies set to release new EP of cover songs, “UNCOVERED”

August 26, 2014

Butcher Babies have officially announced the upcoming release of their new EP, UNCOVERED. The 5 song EP will feature cover songs. Each band member chose a track, and in the early summer of this year, they entered the studio with producer Logan Mader (DEVILDRIVER, GOJIRA, 5 FINGER DEATH PUNCH) to dissect and “butcher” these five classics, creating something all their own., each chosen the band members. The EP is set to release on September 30th. Check out the track listing: Uncovered track-listing 1. Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers 2. They’re Coming to Take Me Away 3. Don’t Give a Fuck 4. Crazy Horses 5. Pussy Whipped BUTCHER BABIES’ Carla Harvey (vocals) comments: “It was a blast recording songs that we have been fans of our entire lives and putting our spin on them. We all chose a song that had some significance to us. My pick was ‘They’re Coming to Take Me Away’ by NAPOLEAN XIV because I have a vivid memory of my stepdad, who I considered completely insane, playing it over and over again on [Read More]

Butcher Babies set to release new EP, “UNCOVERED” and catch them Aftershock Festival

August 25, 2014

We are excited that we are only a couple weeks away from the Butcher Babies return to Aftershock Festival in Sacramento. They have been doing some heavy duty touring in support of their bad ass album Goliath. Butcher Babies have been teasing us on their Instagram with posts that hinted of new music! The most recent post is below If you head over to their website you can see their announcement of their new release. An EP, UNCOVERED set for release on September 30th. We can’t wait for the new music! This is going to be awesome. You can also head over to their website at http://butcherbabiesofficial.com/ where they list several pre-order bundle options that include signed CD, t-shirts, video messages, hand written lyrics, guest list for life tickets and much more! What are you waiting for, head over and check it out!!! Make sure to visit their website for a complete listing of upcoming tour dates. They will be heading out on their headlining tour with support by another great band Anti-Mortem which I have been waiting [Read More]