Conversation so far:
when was the band Cancer Bats formed?
Cancer Bats was founded in May 2004 by singer Liam Cormier and guitarist Scott Middleton
Why did Liam Cormier and Scott Middleton call it Cancer Bats?
After deciding that a combination of illness and animal name would give the best band name, the band considered the names Cancer Bats and Pneumonia Hawk.
Who else did Liam Cormier and Scott Middleton add to Cancer Bats?
The Cancer Bats lineup was completed with the addition of Andrew McCracken on bass and Joel Bath on drums, with Cormier moving to vocals.
What kind of music did Cancer Bats play?
The Cancer Bats sound has been likened to sludge metal, as well as to that of metalcore bands such as Converge and Hatebreed
did the Cancer Bats record any albums in their early years?
On June 6, Cancer Bats' album Birthing the Giant was released into major record stores.
Which label company were Cancer Bats using in the early years?
In the early years, Cancer Bats were using Distort Entertainment in Canada and Abacus Recordings in the US
Did the Cancer Bats work with other bands?
The Cancer Bats' second album features guest vocals by Wade MacNeil of Alexisonfire and Black Lungs, Tim McIlrath of Rise Against and Ben Kowalewicz of Billy Talent

Question: did they go on tour?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Cancer Bats go on tour ever?