Cancer Bats
31st October 2026

Cancer Bats is a Canadian hardcore punk band formed in Toronto, Ontario, in 2004 by vocalist Liam Cormier and guitarist Scott Middleton.[1] The band blends elements of hardcore punk, metalcore, and sludge metal, delivering aggressive riffs, screamed vocals, and high-energy performances that have earned them a dedicated following in the heavy music scene.[1] Currently comprising Cormier on vocals, Mike Peters on drums, Jaye R. Schwarzer on bass and guitar, and Jackson Landry on guitar—following Middleton’s departure in 2021—the group has released seven studio albums, including their debut Birthing the Giant in 2006 and most recent Psychic Jailbreak in 2022.