Six-time JUNO-nominated Canadian hardcore punk heavyweights, Cancer Bats, have announced an extensive 21-date coast-to-coast Canadian tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their beloved debut full-length album, ‘Birthing The Giant’. Starting April 3rd in St. John’s, NL, the highly anticipated run takes over 21 cities nationwide before closing out May 16 with a performance at Pouzza Fest in Montréal. Check out the full list of dates below.
From the swagger-filled anthem ‘French Immersion’ to the mosh pit chaos of ‘100 Grand Canyon’ and the high-octane rush of ‘Pneumonia Hawk’, Cancer Bats will blast through ‘Birthing the Giant’ in its entirety, along with a hand-picked selection of fan favorites from their acclaimed catalogue. Joining Cancer Bats on tour will be Vancouver heavy metal band Anciients, Hamilton metalcore band TEETH and Hamilton’s Chastity.
Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, January 16th at 10 am local time and can be purchased here.
Expressing excitement for the anniversary tour, lead vocalist Liam Cormier commented, “I can’t believe ‘Birthing The Giant’ is TWENTY YEARS OLD! Time flies when you’re having fun eh!?!?! We are all so excited to celebrate this album with everyone from Coast To Coast! Playing in so many amazing cities we’ve been partying in for the past 20yrs!!! THIS IS GOING TO BE THE BEST TOUR EVER!!!”
Released on June 6th, 2006, ‘Birthing the Giant’ laid the foundation for Cancer Bats’ signature sound and the legacy fans know today. Produced by Gavin Brown (Billy Talent/Three Days Grace), the album earned widespread critical acclaim, winning the band “Favourite Hardcore/Metal Group” at the 2007 Canadian Indie Awards and “Best Independent Video” at the 2007 MuchMusic Awards, alongside a Best Newcomer nomination at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards in the UK.
Cancer Bats continue to stand at the forefront of the global hardcore scene, with this anniversary tour serving as both a celebration of their legacy and highlighting the lasting influence they’ve had.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
April 3rd – The Rockhouse – St John’s, NL
April 4th – Marquee Ballroom – Halifax, NS
April 5th – Tide & Boar – Moncton, NB
April 7th – L’anti – Quebec City, QC
April 8th – Overflow Brewing Co – Ottawa, ON
April 9th – The Broom Factory – Kingston, ON
April 10th – The Opera House – Toronto, ON
April 11th – Headquarters – Sudbury, ON
April 12th – Black Pirates Pub – Thunder Bay, ON
April 14th – The Exchange – Regina, SK
April 16th – Metro Hub – Kelowna, BC
April 17th – The Pearl – Vancouver, BC
April 18th – Capital Ballroom – Victoria, BC
April 20th – The Royal – Nelson, BC
April 21st – The Northern – Fernie, BC
April 22nd – Dickens – Calgary, AB
April 23rd – Pawn Shop Live (formerly Union) – Edmonton, AB
April 24th – Bo’s Bar – Red Deer, AB
April 25th – Coors Event Centre – Saskatoon, SK
May 16th – Pouzza Fest – Montréal, QC