The Trews

The achievements of rock ‘n’ roll heavyweights, The Trews, are many and mighty, highlighted by
multiple radio hits, drawn from seven critically acclaimed studio albums plus several EPs, a pair
of live records, and a retrospective. Comprised of lead vocalist/guitarist Colin MacDonald, lead
guitarist John-Angus MacDonald, bassist Jack Syperek, drummer Theodore Mckibbon, and
keyboardist Jeff Heisholt, The Trews have been one of Canada's most successful rock bands of
the past decade, earning 20 Top 10 Rock radio singles (including three #1's) and multiple Gold
& Platinum certified albums. The band has also received multiple East Coast Music Awards, a
CIMA Road Gold Award, an Independent Music Award (US) in 2009 for Best Rock / Metal Song,
and numerous JUNO Award nominations.
The Trews have played thousands of shows worldwide, on their own as well as supporting the
Rolling Stones, KISS, Robert Plant, Guns 'n Roses, Aerosmith, Weezer, Mumford & Sons,
Bruce Springsteen, Switchfoot and more. The Trews introduced their magnetic and massive
sound on their 2003 full-length debut album, House Of Ill Fame. Drawing on rock, pop, punk,
and metal, the band took over Canadian Radio with “Not Ready to Go.” Twenty years and a
Canadian Platinum certification later, the songs still pack their original punch. Now, the album
that kickstarted their incredible career has been re-released as a 20th Anniversary Limited
Edition Box Set on November 24th 2023. Most recently, their single “The Breakdown” - released
on March 7, 2025 - reached #1 on Canada Rock Radio. The band’s forthcoming album, The
Bloody Light, is set for release on October 24, 2025.