ABOUT / EPK
Biography
We are The Butchers – heavy rock / stoner rock with Eastern European raw energy
The Butchers is a heavy rock / stoner rock formation from in Šamorín, Slovakia, where the spirit of blues met the abrasive pulse of independent creation. Founded in 2012 by Hushegyi twin brothers, the band began as a cover act — but it didn’t take long for the original fire to catch. Their early sound carved its path with the release of their first album, Train to Freedom, in 2013 — an unapologetic declaration of artistic identity.
Driven by restless energy and a devotion to the stage, The Butchers released their self-titled album in 2015 and spent the next five years lighting up venues across Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, and beyond — building a reputation on raw distortion and rhythm.
Their 2020 EP WOUNDS marked a darker, heavier turn — channeling intensity into sound. A year later, HOPE arrived as its melodic counterpart, grounding the listener with echoes of classic rock storytelling.
In 2023, transformation came. A renewed lineup ignited a new chapter. In the studio, eight new tracks were born — each one pulsing with the weight of stoner rock, the grit of heavy riffs, and a wild Eastern European undercurrent that refuses to be tamed.
The Butchers aren’t just a band. They’re a sonic force — blending past and present into something raw, loud, and unforgettably alive.
@thebutchersmusic
Contact:
Email: manager@thebutchers.eu
Phone: 00421 904 857 442
Videos
Music
The Band
Krisztián Brunczlik - drums
András Hushegyi - Vocals, guitars
János Hushegyi - Vocals, guitars
Discography
2013 - Train to freedom
2015 - The Butchers
2018- Train to freedom - reedition
2020 - Wounds EP
2021 - Hope EP - 2021
2023 - 2025 New singles - DIG!!! LP
Press coverage
“It´s No Shame, lays the foundations on really spot on metrics and riffs, managing to dose a mass of sounds that give concreteness and a sound mature enough to get noticed and appreciated.”
https://www.musicwebzine.com/the-butchers-its-no-shame/
"This is their new single, called Never Give Up. Both video and song are quality, with inspired riffs, and solid drumming and a simple but effective arrangement. I like the contrast between the verses, very melodic and the aggressive chorus (super catchy vocals). This is a very cool song, with a superb solo section as well and overall amazingly performed by the band."
https://www.giventorock.com/2024/05/the-butchers-never-give-up.html
"The Butchers are among the few not blinded by the allure of recent trends and the promise of fancy technology. “It’s not my fault” is a song built on pure, unrelenting power. It’s the kind that no math genius or AI will be able to convert into a simple equation."
https://alt77.com/somehow-hopeful-calico-mantra-and-the-butchers-reviewed/
"Az album nem kifejezetten „bulizós”, inkább „belemélyedős” zenét kínál, a tagok sokat fejlődtek hangszeres tudás és dalszerzés szintjén is. Aki játszik valamilyen hangszeren, egyből érzékeli, és nevén is tudja nevezni a harmóniabeli, hangszerelési, ritmikai újdonságokat."
https://ujszo.com/kultura/the-butchers-dig-avagy-nem-banod-meg-ha-melyre-asol
Achievements
Since 2020, The Butchers have forged a reputation as one of the most active stoner rock / heavy rock band from Slovakia.
– More than 150 shows played in Slovakia and Central Europe
– Wounds (2020) kicked off a new chapter in our sound — a stoner-heavy shift that surprised fans and drew positive reviews.
– Launched vinyl release DIG!!! (2024) showcasing our commitment to physical formats and collector culture.
– Released 8 music videos between 2023 and 2025 — crafted to capture the energy and atmosphere of our music.
- Our latest tracks have reached over 71,000 views on YouTube between 2023–2025, expanding our presence in Slovakia, Hungary,
Czechia, Germany, and other European countries.
