Cancer Bats guitarist and co-founder Scott Middleton has left the band after 17 years. The musician – who formed the Toronto punks with frontman Liam Cormier all the way back in 2004 – says that “recent life events” have played into his decision to part ways with his band (completed by drummer Mike Peters and bassist Jaye R. Schwarzer), with Scott now wanting to “prioritise my family, personal growth/health, and focus my music career toward helping other bands and artists through my experience and passion for producing, mastering and mixing”. All the best, sir! Read Scott’s full statement below: “After much consideration and an amazing 17 years together, I’ve decided that I will be parting ways with Cancer Bats. “I look back on all the records we made,...