8BANGER Is a “festival style” rock act with half a century of combined rock and roll experience between members; having played the smallest of venues to the largest of stages.
Based in Dundas, Ontario, Canada. The band has been active since 2023. The new single “I Don’t Want To Go” was released in January of 2026. Recorded at Grant Avenue Studios, distributed by Current Records and Management, is capturing media and radio attention world-wide.
A music video has also been released to support the single: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMpHnG-tyh0
8BANGER brings together extensive performing experience with catchy, prodigious songwriting, performed live with an electrifying stage show. Influenced by bands like The Ramones and Teenage Head and building up from 1950’s through 1980’s style rock and roll, 8BANGER curates an indelible, melodic, punchy, “riff rock” sound. There’s an 8BANGER fan in everyone.
Listens on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77RMonQ3U7XEhzuUWsqd4y
In November 2025, 8BANGER teamed up with notable record industry executive, Gerry Young, of Current Records and Management. The newest singles “Daddy’s Girl” (November 2025), and now “I Don’t Want To Go” (January 2026), are receiving radio play, are on all streaming services and multiple on-line media/radio stations.
The band is positioned to play multiple shows in 2026 in support of the current release, and subsequent releases, throughout 2026. Several booking dates have already been confirmed to date. Several earlier releases to streaming services and internet radio, including a six song EP, were recorded at famous Grant Avenue Studios (Hamilton) and Metalworks (Toronto).
8BANGER: is comprised of Matti Slick (guitar and vocals), Kris McBass (bass guitar) and Joey Bochek (drums).
Facebook: www.facebook.com/8Bangerband