Cancer Bats

Cancer Bats have established themselves as a Canadian hardcore punk band, known for their powerful sound and energetic live performances, and continue to release new music and tour. After signing with Distort Entertainment in 2005 following a self-released demo in January 2005, Cancer Bats went on to release their debut album, Birthing the Giant, in June 2006. This album featured guest vocals from George Pettit of Alexisonfire and established their powerful sound, leading to extensive performances across Southern Ontario. The band, with core members vocalist Liam Cormier, guitarist Scott Middleton, and drummer Mike Peters, began to define their unique hardcore punk style, influenced by acts like Entombed and Refused.

Demonstrating their enduring commitment to their musical style, Cancer Bats released their seventh studio album, Psychic Jailbreak, in April 2022. The band continues to engage audiences globally with their energetic live performances and a dynamic approach to hardcore punk, solidifying their position as a significant force in the Canadian music scene.