Dead Set On Living.

Canadian hardcore giants Cancer Bats return with their fourth studio album, Dead Set On Living, with the hopes of being more 'upbeat' than on their previous three. 

Taking influences from non-metal bands such as Fleet Foxes, it is clear from tracks like 'Breathe Armageddon' that the quartet have tried, and succeeded, in fusing a number of genres together to create a new and original sound. 

From indie rock to heavy metal, the broad range of influences has not just shaped a new sound for the band but impacted on them lyrically. Frontman Liam Cormier said: "In a lot of ways we get really inspired by non-metal bands. For me, I find I really like looking at other things because I just don't want to make a traditional hardcore record lyrically."

Long time fans of the band will be pleased to know the same aggression, and seismic presence of Bears, Mayors, Scraps & Bones is featured heavily on this album, particularly tracks like 'Old Blood', 'Wolf Clan', and opening track 'R.A.T.S'. Guitarist Scott Middleton takes the glory by treating us to riffs heavier than Bill Gates' wallet and dirtier than the girl (or boy) of your dreams, as his ever tight and technical skills stand out on each track. 


Producing an album that takes risks, and pushes boundaries has set them even further apart from the hardcore scene that they've dominated for years. Dead Set On Living plays with what Cancer Bats know and love best by going back to their metal-punk roots whilst introducing new and exciting sounds: heavy metal riffs, indie rock hooks, and hardcore lyrics will keep you hooked for the full 12-tracks before hitting the repeat button, because it's just that good.
It's a release that will please their large, and loyal fan base, and see them move ever closer to the top of the game. 


Happy Listening!