French modern heavy metal outfit Parallel Minds. Four men pose against a dark wall with black panels, wearing casual jackets and jeans. The mood is relaxed and confident.

In this Q&A, we chat with Trevor Ziebarth, better known to fans as the spandex-clad frontman Ricky Butcher.

Western Canada’s underground metal community will once again come together this summer as Decimate Metalfest returns to the Millet Agriplex Arena on June 26 and 27, 2026, in Millet, AB.