Butcher Babies continue revealing material from their upcoming studio album with the release of “Blame It On The Wind,” the fourth single from a production that will arrive through Judge & Jury Records. The track was produced by Howard Benson, one of the most recognized figures in contemporary rock and metal thanks to his work with artists such as Halestorm, Three Days Grace, My Chemical Romance and Papa Roach.
The song holds an important place within the album’s overall concept. According to the band, the record works as a retrospective look at Heidi Shepherd’s life, exploring personal experiences, relationships, disappointments, lessons and moments that have helped define who the vocalist is today.
Musically, “Blame It On The Wind” combines elements of modern hard rock with the intensity that has characterized Butcher Babies. The composition moves from a more restrained atmosphere into higher-energy sections, supported by heavy riffs and a vocal performance that reflects the emotional conflict present in the lyrics.
The song originated from a personal experience that Shepherd says began in 2012 and continued to influence her long afterward.
“There are certain nights, certain moments, and certain connections you never fully shake. ‘Blame It On The Wind’ came from one of those nights that should have disappeared in the morning. In 2012, what started as a one-night stand morphed into a connection that would haunt me for years. A moment that we both knew was off-limits; however, the forbidden fruit continually pulled us back into that first night.”
Shepherd explained that the details of that experience remain vivid in her memory. “I remember it so vividly; his scent, the way he said my name, his bootcut jeans, the balcony in his Santa Monica loft, and that very first touch. This song is about a lust you can't leave, a denial of accountability, and a laundry list of excuses for following the white rabbit.”
The vocalist also reflected on the tendency to blame circumstances for choices that are often much more personal. “I think sometimes we blame the setting for the choices we make because it’s easier than admitting someone genuinely got under our skin. That’s what this song is about for me.”
The release follows an extensive touring period that has seen Butcher Babies perform across the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. The band will continue its international schedule with a series of dates in Japan this June.
