Metz (band)

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METZ
METZ performing at SXSW in 2013
METZ performing at SXSW in 2013
Background information
OriginOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Years active
  • 2007–2024
  • 2025
LabelsSub Pop, Royal Mountain, Three One G, Swami Records
Members
  • Alex Edkins
  • Hayden Menzies
  • Chris Slorach
Past members
  • Chuck Saso
Websitewww.metzztem.com
File:Metz at Loose Ends 2019.jpg
METZ performing at Loose Ends festival in Amsterdam in 2019

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]

History

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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] The band played its final show of the tour on November 29, 2024 at Village Underground in London, UK.

On April 23, 2025, METZ made a surprise reunion appearance on Everybody's Live with John Mulaney.[25]

Band members

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Current

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  • Alex Edkins – guitars, vocals (2007–2024; 2025)
  • Hayden Menzies – drums (2007–2024; 2025)
  • Chris Slorach – bass (2008–2024; 2025)

Former

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  • Chuck Saso – bass (2007–2008)

Discography

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Studio albums

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Compilation albums

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Live albums

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Singles

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  • "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

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  16. ^ "Meet METZ, Toronto’s newest rock trio". The Globe and Mail, October 5, 2012.
  17. ^ "Polaris Short List Anncounced" Archived 2013-06-18 at the Wayback Machine. NXEW, July 16, 2013.
  18. ^ "Concert Review: Metz homecoming a next-level affair". National Post. Noah Love, May 21, 2013
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