SPILL NEWS: CANCER BATS CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF ‘BIRTHING THE GIANT’ WITH CANADIAN ANNIVERSARY TOUR

CANCER BATS CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF BIRTHING THE GIANT WITH CANADIAN ANNIVERSARY TOUR

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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 3 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 favourites from their acclaimed catalogue. Joining Cancer Bats on tour will be Vancouver heavy metal band Anciients, Hamilton metalcore band TEETH, and Hamilton’s Chastity.

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 6, 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.

Tour Dates

April 03 – St John’s, NL – The Rockhouse
April 04 – Halifax, NS – Marquee Ballroom
April 05 – Moncton, NB – Tide & Boar
April 07 – Quebec City, QC – L’anti
April 08 – Ottawa, ON – Overflow Brewing Co
April 09 – Kingston, ON – The Broom Factory
April 10 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
April 11 – Sudbury, ON – Headquarters
April 12 – Thunder Bay, ON – Black Pirates Pub
April 14 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
April 16 – Kelowna, BC – Metro Hub
April 17 – Vancouver, BC – The Pearl
April 18 – Victoria, BC – Capital Ballroom
April 20 – Nelson, BC – The Royal
April 21 – Fernie, BC – The Northern
April 22 – Calgary, AB – Dickens
April 23 – Edmonton, AB – Pawn Shop Live (formerly Union)
April 24 – Red Deer, AB – Bo’s Bar
April 25 – Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Centre
Winnipeg – Details to be announced soon
May 16 – Montreal, QC – Pouzza Fest* ~ Please note that while the festival slot at Pouzza Fest doesn’t allow time to perform the full album, the band will deliver a hit-filled set featuring many of the fan favourites.
CANCER BATS ONLY*

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