Cancer Bats was formed in Toronto in 2004. Singer Liam Cormier and guitarist Scot Middleton (ex- At The Mercy of Inspiration) wanted to start a project which combines the music of all of their favourite bands, like Refused, Black Flag, Led Zeppelin and more.Fueled by a burning desire to rage harder, play louder and have more fun than any other band, Cancer Bats mix hardcore, southern metal and punk rock into a lethal rock and roll explosion. Their first full-length record 'Birthing The Giant' was released in 2006.