Play heavy and party - Liam Cormier of Cancer Bats
Originally posted on Barrietoday.com as part of the Scene Setter series (#25 - August 28, 2022). After more than 2 years since they were supposed to play in May of 2020, hardcore heavyweights Cancer Bats are returning to Barrie. Since bursting onto the scene in 2006, Cancer Bats have carved their name into the foundation of hardcore music and have brought their supercharged blend of influences to stages all over the world. When the Bats release new music and come screaming into a new city, it’s a challenge - Not for the band to get the crowd moving but for the crowd to keep up with the band. I had the opportunity to ask Cancer Bats frontman Liam Cormier a few questions before they roll into our city next month. Richard: How did you find or create the sound and tone of Cancer Bats that people fell in love with and continue to pump into every release? Liam: I feel pretty lucky that people have been into what we’ve been making for this long. To be honest, we just always wanted to mix