A Love Letter to the Past:
Heidi Shepherd Reflects on the Past 25 Years in Her Most Personal Release Yet, Exploring the Life Lessons That Forged Her Identity
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Butcher Babies return with their powerful new single “Lost In Your Touch,” produced by Howard Benson, this marks the second release from their forthcoming album via Judge & Jury Records. Blending emotional vulnerability with crushing intensity, the track serves as a key chapter in an album that functions as a deeply personal love letter to vocalist Heidi Shepherd’s past reflecting on the experiences, relationships, heartbreaks, and hard-earned lessons that have shaped her over the last 25 years. It’s a record rooted in self-reflection and growth, honoring where she’s been while embracing the strength and clarity of who she has become today.
Heidi Shepherd shares:
"10 years ago, I watched the love of my life fall in love with someone else. I watched him fill my shoes with another girl’s touch. She slowly took my place in the late-night phone calls and early morning coffee.
He replaced “us” with her name on his lips. I bent between this new reality and the past that my body and heart so desperately wanted back. As I watched this unfold, I couldn’t help but wonder if they shared the same, deep emotional bond we once shared, and if 'she gets lost in his touch like I do'.
This song brings me back to those heartbreaking moments alone; reflecting, growing, and finding myself again. I don’t take a love like that for granted now. It’s special, and deserves to be put on a pedestal.
Recording this song with Howard was really special. From the get go, he understood the emotion and story behind the lyrics. We both knew this song was going to be special, and treated it with the emotional sensitivity needed to not just hear the song, but to feel it."
Howard Benson adds, "I gravitated to this song immediately because of the vulnerability of the lyrics. To me, as a producer, if I can get lyrics like this that I know the vocalist will deliver.. like Heidi delivers the emotions in this song ... that's so critical to the track connecting.”
Butcher Babies on Tour:
Mar 3 - Dunbar, WV @ Live at the Shop BB Headliner w/ Eva Under Fire
Mar 4 - Saginaw, MI @ The Vault with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire,
LYLVC
Mar 5 - Columbus, OH @ A&R Music Bar with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC
Mar 6 - West Chicago, IL @ WC Social Club with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC
Mar 7 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Club with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC
Mar 8 - Iowa City, IA @ Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon with Eva Under Fire
Mar 9 - Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC
Mar 10 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere's Ent Center with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC
Mar 12 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC
Mar 14 - Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street OKC with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC
Mar 15 - Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad BB Headliner
Mar 16 - Farmington, NM @ Dino's Hideaway & Lounge BB Headliner
Mar 17 - Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC
Mar 18 - West Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky A Go-Go with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC
Mar 19 - San Francisco, CA @ Brick and Mortar with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC
Mar 20 - Reno, NV @ The Alpine BB Headlner
Butcher Babies Co-Headline Dates with Infected Rain
Mar 25 - Glasgow, UK @ Slay Glasgow
Mar 26 - Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK @ Anarchy Brew Co.
Mar 27 - Manchester, UK @ Manchester Academy
Mar 28 - London, UK @ O2 Academy Islington
Mar 29 - Bristol. UK @ The Fleece
Mar 30 - Birmingham, UK @ O2 Institute Birmingham
Mar 31 - Southampton, UK @ The 1865
Apr 1 - Brighton, UK @ Concorde 2
Apr 3 - Kortrijk, Belgium @ DVG Club
Apr 4 - Nijmegen, Netherlands @ Doornroosje
Apr 5 - Oberndorf Am Neckar, Germany - Easter Cross Festival 2026
Apr 7 - Essen, Germany @ Turock
Apr 8 - Weinheim, Germany @ Cafe Central
Apr 9 - Paris, France @ La Machine Du Moulin Rouge
Apr 10 - Villeurbanne, France @ CCO La Rayonne
Apr 11 - L'hospitalet De Llobregat, Spain @ Salamandra
Apr 12 - Madrid, Spain @ Mon Madrid
Apr 14 - Toulouse, France @ Le Metronum
Apr 15 - Milano, Italy @ Legend Club
Apr 16 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Dynamo
Apr 17 - Lindau, Germany @ Vaudville E.V. Club
Apr 18 - Munchen, Germany @ Backstage
Apr 19 - Budapest, Hungary @ Barba Negra
Apr 20 - Wien, Austria @ Szene
Apr 22- Warsaw, Poland @ Klub Hybrydy
Apr 23 - Hamburg, Germany @ Bahnhof Pauli
Apr 24 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Pumpehuset
Apr 25 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Kollektivet Livet
Apr 28 - Helsinki, Finland @ Aaniwalli
May 16 - Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
Jul 18 - Cadott, WI @ Rock Fest
Sept 18 - Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life
Butcher Babies, hailing from Las Vegas, NV, are a force to be reckoned with in the hard rock and heavy metal scene. Formed in 2009, the band is known for its aggressive style and intense live performances. Inspired by metal legends and punk rock attitude, Butcher Babies blend elements of thrash, groove, and melodic metal, creating a unique and ferocious sound.
The band's debut album, Goliath (2013), showcased their raw energy and tight musicianship, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Follow-up albums like Uncovered (2014), Take It Like a Man (2015), Lilith (2017), Eye for an Eye and ’Til the World’s Blind (2023 double album) further cemented their reputation, with tracks that highlight their dynamic range and lyrical depth.
With influences ranging from Pantera and Slipknot to No Doubt and riot girl, PJ Harvey, Butcher Babies have carved out their niche in the metal world. Their relentless touring schedule and high-octane performances have taken them across the globe, sharing stages with some of
the biggest names in metal. Butcher Babies continues to evolve, pushing boundaries and challenging the norms of the genre. Their dedication to their craft and their fans makes them a standout act, promising and exciting future for this powerhouse band.
Founded by multi-platinum producer Howard Benson and Neil Sanderson (drummer and songwriter of Three Days Grace), Judge & Jury brings decades of success in the rock world, offering extensive promotional, production, and songwriting resources.
