Liam Cormier: Last News

Cancer Bats have spoken to NME about their love for IDLES – as well how mindfulness shaped their “heavy as fuck” new album ‘Psychic Jailbreak’, and the return of their Black Sabbath-inspired side project Bat Sabbath.Formed in Toronto in 2004 by vocalist Liam Cormier and guitarist Scott Middleton, the hardcore band were soon rounded out by drummer Mike Peters and drummer Jaye R. Schwarzer.

Cancer Bats posted a new track called ‘Pressure Mind’ on Friday, the third track to be released from their upcoming seventh studio album ‘Psychic Jailbreak’, which will be released on 15 Apr.On it, the band’s Liam Cormier says: “Sometimes you just need a release with everything going on in the world, this song is our punk rock way of blowing off some steam. [The] melodic verses and bridge are all about introspection and thinking how we get ourselves in these mindsets time and time again, and then the chorus is all about letting it out!”The band have also teamed up with Anchored Coffee Roasters to make a special limited edition coffee blend to accompany the release because, well, I don’t know, why not I guess.

Cancer Bats’ guitarist Scott Middleton has announced his departure from the band, which he helped form in 2004 alongside vocalist Liam Cormier.Taking to Twitter, Middleton explained: “After much consideration and an amazing 17 years together, I’ve decided that I will be parting ways with Cancer Bats.”“I look back on all the records we made, the countless tours and shows, the accomplishments we achieved together, and memories we’ve shared, with immense pride and gratitude. I have nothing but love and support for Mike (Peters, drums), Jaye (R.