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Cancer Bats celebrate living in the present moment on new single Long Tooth

"At some point, self-improvement gives way to self-acceptance, and the chorus embraces the idea that maybe it’s okay to just carry on," says Liam Cormier on Cancer Bats' new single Long Tooth, which features singer-songwriter Brooklyn Doran.

Cancer Bats May 2026 promo credit Joey Senft
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Emma Wilkes
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Joey Senft

Cancer Bats have dropped a new single Long Tooth, featuring singer-songwriter Brooklyn Doran.

The new song appears on their forthcoming eighth album Give Me Dirt, which arrives on August 7, and finds vocalist Liam Cormier in a reflective but positive state of mind.

“The chorus reflects a realisation I’ve been having lately,” he explains. “I’m at the halfway point of my life (and yes, I fully intend to make it to at least 92). Like many people, I’ve spent years trying to fix certain parts of myself. Lately, I’ve found myself wondering whether those things really need fixing at all. They’ve carried me this far and have helped shape who I am. At some point, self-improvement gives way to self-acceptance, and the chorus embraces the idea that maybe it’s okay to just carry on.”

Give it a listen below:

Catch Cancer Bats headlining the Marshall Live tour with Ignite and Knives at the following dates:

October

12 Dover The Booking Hall
13 Brighton Chalk
15 Exeter Cavern
16 Falmouth Princess Pavilion
17 Southampton Joiners
18 Plymouth The Depo
20 Bristol The Fleece
21 Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach
22 Milton Keynes Craufurd Arms
24 Birmingham Asylum
25 Manchester Gorilla
26 Newcastle Anarchy Brew Co
28 Glasgow King Tuts Wah Wah Hut
29 Leeds The Key Club
30 Nottingham Rescue Rooms
31 London Electric Brixton

They'll also be performing as Bat Sabbath at Download this weekend.

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