Death Shall Rise Again
Sunday May 24, 2026 @ Market Place/Power Plant Live
Among the defining forces of early UK death metal, Cancer emerged at the dawn of the 1990s with a furious, riff-driven assault that set them apart from their American and European contemporaries. Their uncompromising style merged thrash’s raw aggression with death metal’s evolving brutality, creating a sound that remains fiercely influential.
A revitalized lineup featuring founding member and bandleader John Walker alongside Daniel Maganto, Gabriel Valcázar, and Robert Navajas has injected fresh power into their sound, carrying Cancer’s legacy forward with renewed fire. In 2025, they strengthened that legacy with “Inverted World,” an album that merges the raw ferocity of their early years with a sharper, more focused precision. At the core of their history stands “Death Shall Rise,” the 1991 classic whose scorching guitar work and legendary collaborations elevated Cancer into death metal’s upper ranks. Decades later, its unrelenting energy remains a defining touchstone for fans and a towering statement of the band’s impact.
Known for channeling raw intensity and old-school precision, Cancer’s live performances are a storm of crushing riffs and relentless energy. Their exclusive set of “Death Shall Rise” promises to be a rare and devastating highlight of the festival. They will perform at Maryland Deathfest XXI on Sunday May 24, 2026 at Market Place/Power Plant Live.