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Metz (band)
METZ (official capitalization) is a Canadian punk rock band formed in 2007 in Ottawa, and currently based in Toronto. The band consists of guitarist and vocalist Alex Edkins, bassist Chris Slorach and drummer Hayden Menzies. In an interview with Austin, Texas zine The Cosmic Clash, Edkins has labeled METZ's style as punk rock, "at the core."
METZ was formed in Ottawa, Ontario, in 2007 by guitarist/vocalist Alex Edkins and drummer Hayden Menzies, two longtime friends soon joined by Chuck Saso on bass. After a year of working on material, Edkins and Menzies decided to move Toronto, while Saso stayed in Ottawa. In Toronto they found their new bassist, Chris Slorach.
METZ released their eponymous debut album on the Sub Pop label in 2012. The album was named on the 2013 Polaris Music Prize long list. The band performed a "homecoming show" at Lee's Palace in Toronto that year.
On February 17, 2015, the band announced a new album, II, with the release of the album's first track, "Acetate", and an accompanying music video; the album was released May 5, 2015, in North America and the previous day elsewhere. II was a long-listed nominee for the 2015 Polaris Music Prize.
In May 2017, METZ announced their third studio album, Strange Peace, recorded by Steve Albini, which was released on September 22, 2017.
Drummer Hayden Menzies has a degree in fine art from Concordia University and designs the artwork for the band.
In July 2020, METZ announced that their fourth studio album, Atlas Vending, would arrive on October 9 via Sub Pop.
On February 14, 2024, METZ announced their fifth album Up On Gravity Hill. The album was released on April 12 followed by a tour. On October 10, 2024, the band announced an indefinite hiatus to take time to focus on other endeavors and enjoy more time at home with family. The band played its final show of the tour on November 29, 2024 at Village Underground in London, UK.
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Metz (band)
METZ (official capitalization) is a Canadian punk rock band formed in 2007 in Ottawa, and currently based in Toronto. The band consists of guitarist and vocalist Alex Edkins, bassist Chris Slorach and drummer Hayden Menzies. In an interview with Austin, Texas zine The Cosmic Clash, Edkins has labeled METZ's style as punk rock, "at the core."
METZ was formed in Ottawa, Ontario, in 2007 by guitarist/vocalist Alex Edkins and drummer Hayden Menzies, two longtime friends soon joined by Chuck Saso on bass. After a year of working on material, Edkins and Menzies decided to move Toronto, while Saso stayed in Ottawa. In Toronto they found their new bassist, Chris Slorach.
METZ released their eponymous debut album on the Sub Pop label in 2012. The album was named on the 2013 Polaris Music Prize long list. The band performed a "homecoming show" at Lee's Palace in Toronto that year.
On February 17, 2015, the band announced a new album, II, with the release of the album's first track, "Acetate", and an accompanying music video; the album was released May 5, 2015, in North America and the previous day elsewhere. II was a long-listed nominee for the 2015 Polaris Music Prize.
In May 2017, METZ announced their third studio album, Strange Peace, recorded by Steve Albini, which was released on September 22, 2017.
Drummer Hayden Menzies has a degree in fine art from Concordia University and designs the artwork for the band.
In July 2020, METZ announced that their fourth studio album, Atlas Vending, would arrive on October 9 via Sub Pop.
On February 14, 2024, METZ announced their fifth album Up On Gravity Hill. The album was released on April 12 followed by a tour. On October 10, 2024, the band announced an indefinite hiatus to take time to focus on other endeavors and enjoy more time at home with family. The band played its final show of the tour on November 29, 2024 at Village Underground in London, UK.