Metz (band)
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METZ (official capitalization) is a Canadian punk rock band formed in 2007 in Ottawa,[11] and currently based in Toronto.[12][13][14] The band consists of guitarist and vocalist Alex Edkins, bassist Chris Slorach and drummer Hayden Menzies.[10] In an interview with Austin, Texas zine The Cosmic Clash, Edkins has labeled METZ's style as punk rock, "at the core."[11]
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| Origin | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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| Years active | 2007–2024 (on hiatus) One-off reunion 2025 |
| Labels | Sub Pop, Royal Mountain, Three One G, Swami Records |
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| Website | www |
History
Summarize
Perspective
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.[15]
METZ released their eponymous debut album on the Sub Pop label in 2012.[16] The album was named on the 2013 Polaris Music Prize long list.[17] The band performed a "homecoming show" at Lee's Palace in Toronto that year.[18]
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.[19] II was a long-listed nominee for the 2015 Polaris Music Prize.[20]
In May 2017, METZ announced their third studio album, Strange Peace, recorded by Steve Albini, which was released on September 22, 2017.[21][22]
Drummer Hayden Menzies has a degree in fine art from Concordia University and designs the artwork for the band.[22]
In July 2020, METZ announced that their fourth studio album, Atlas Vending, would arrive on October 9 via Sub Pop.[23]
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.[24]
On April 23, 2025, METZ made a surprise reunion appearance on Everybody's Live with John Mulaney.[25] They performed the song A Boat to Drown In.
Band members
Current members
- Alex Edkins – guitars, vocals (2007–2024)
- Hayden Menzies – drums (2007–2024)
- Chris Slorach – bass (2008–2024)
Former members
- Chuck Saso – bass (2007–2008)
Discography
Studio albums
- METZ (2012, Sub Pop)
- II (2015, Sub Pop)
- Strange Peace (2017, Sub Pop)
- Atlas Vending (2020, Sub Pop)
- Up on Gravity Hill (2024, Sub Pop / Dine Alone)[26]
Compilation albums
- Automat (July 12, 2019, Sub Pop)
Live albums
- Live At Ramsgate Music Hall (July 3, 2020, Bandcamp Download Only Release)
- Live at the Opera House (August 4, 2021, Sub Pop)
Singles
- "Soft Whiteout" / "Lump Sums" (January 13, 2009, We Are Busy Bodies)
- "Ripped On The Fence" / "Dry Up" (June 9, 2009, We Are Busy Bodies)
- "Negative Space" / "Automat" (August 10, 2010, We Are Busy Bodies)
- Metz / Fresh Snow - "Pig" / "BMX Based Tactics" (April 21, 2012, The Sonic Boom Recording Co. / Sub Pop) - "Pig" is a Sparklehorse cover
- "Pig" (April 21, 2012, The Sonic Boom Recording Co. / Sub Pop)
- "Dirty Shirt" (October 8, 2012, Sub Pop)
- Polaris Prize 2013 (2013, Scion Sessions / Sub Pop)
- "Wait In Line" Promo (November 13, 2015, Sub Pop)
- "Can't Understand" (December 4, 2015, Adult Swim / Sub Pop)
- "Eraser" (January 22, 2016, Sub Pop)
- Metz / Swami John Reis - "Let It Rust" / "Caught Up" (April 16, 2016, Swami Records / Sub Pop)
- Metz / Mission Of Burma - "Good, Not Great" / "Get Off" (April 16, 2016, Sub Pop)
- "Acid" / "Slow Decay" (March 12, 2021, Sub Pop)
- Metz / Adulkt Life (March 4, 2022, Sup Pop)
References
External links
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