Cancer Bats

Cancer Bats
Two band-members performing on stage in Sydney in 2013
Cancer Bats live in Sydney in 2013. From left to right: Jaye R. Schwarzer, Liam Cormier and Mike Peters (back).
Background information
Also known asBat Sabbath
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresHardcore punk, southern metal, sludge metal, metalcore
Years active2004 (2004)–present
LabelsHassle, Distort, Metal Blade, Good Fight, New Damage, Bat Skull Records
MembersLiam Cormier
Mike Peters
Jaye R. Schwarzer
Jackson Landry
Past membersScott Middleton
Joel Bath
Andrew McCracken
Jason Bailey
Websitewww.cancerbats.com

Cancer Bats are a Canadian hardcore punk band from Toronto, Ontario.[1] To date, they have released seven studio albums and six extended plays; with their most recent LP, Psychic Jailbreak, having been released on 15 April 2022. The band is currently composed of lead vocalist Liam Cormier, drummer Mike Peters and bassist/guitarist Jaye R. Schwarzer. The band are also currently joined by touring guitarist Jackson Landry, following the departure of founding guitarist Scott Middleton in 2021. The members of Cancer Bats have also toured and recorded as a Black Sabbath tribute band under the name Bat Sabbath.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Cancer Bats Official Fan Hub - Powered by SocialMediaHubs.com". Cancerbats.com. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
  2. ^ Hughes, Josiah (July 9, 2013). "Cancer Bats Announce Canadian Tour with Alter Ego Bat Sabbath". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  3. ^ Pavone, Barbara (September 13, 2013). "10 minutes with Cancer Bats's Liam Cormier before the Double Header Bat Madness tour kickoff". Dose. Postmedia Network. Retrieved July 21, 2014.