METZ
| METZ | |
|---|---|
 METZ performing at SXSW in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Noise rock, punk rock, hardcore punk, post-hardcore,[1] post-punk, grunge |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Sub Pop |
| Website |
www |
| Members |
Alex Edkins Chris Slorach Hayden Menzies |
METZ is a noise rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[2] The band consists of guitarist and vocalist Alex Edkins, bassist Chris Slorach and drummer Hayden Menzies.[3]
Formed in 2008, they released their eponymous debut album on the Sub Pop label in 2012.[4] The album was named to the 2013 Polaris Music Prize shortlist on July 16, 2013.[5]
On February 17, 2015, the band announced a new album, METZ II, with the release of its first track, "Acetate," and an accompanying music video; the album will be released May 5, 2015 in North America and the previous day elsewhere.[6]
Discography
Albums
- METZ (2012, Sub Pop)
- METZ II (2015, Sub Pop)
Singles
- Dirty Shirt (2012, Sub Pop)
References
- ↑ Minsker, Evan (9 October 2012). "Rising: Metz". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ↑ "New band of the day: METZ. The Guardian, September 27, 2012.
- ↑ Music: Sub Pop post-punks Metz care little for your sensitive eardrums". Denver Post, 05/03/2013.
- ↑ "Meet METZ, Toronto’s newest rock trio". The Globe and Mail, October 5, 2012.
- ↑ "Polaris Short List Anncounced". NXEW, July 16, 2013.
- ↑ Coughlan, Jamie. "METZ Stream 'Acetate', Announce Album, Tour". Overblown. Retrieved 18 February 2015.