Lacerator was formed in 2017 by vocalist Gavin Beaulieu, drummer Eric Grovestine, and guitarist Ben Nickerson in their high school music class. Later that year, Lacerator added guitarist Michael Nobrega, while bassist Zak Wurtz joined the band in 2019. Over the past seven years, Lacerator has become a regular fixture in the Edmonton underground metal and hardcore scene, taking pride in their high-energy live shows.
Lacerator’s sound has been influenced by artists ranging from classic thrash and death metal to hardcore punk to anything and everything under the rock umbrella. In particular, Lacerator would cite Motörhead, Death, Sodom, Lamb of God, Rage Against the Machine, and the Dead Kennedys as significant influences on their sound.
After releasing two EPs, Lacerator will soon be unleashing their debut full-length album, “Tyrants of the New Age,” in early 2024.