METZ is a Canadian punk rock band formed in 2008 in

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and currently based in

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. The band consists of guitarist and vocalist Alex Edkins, bassist Chris Slorach and drummer Hayden Menzies.

History

METZ released their eponymous debut album on the

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label in 2012. The album was named on the

2013 Polaris Music Prize The 2013 edition of the Canadian Polaris Music Prize was presented on September 23, 2013

long list."Polaris Short List Anncounced"
. '' NXEW'', July 16, 2013. 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 The 2015 edition of the Canadian Polaris Music Prize was presented on September 21, 2015 at The Carlu event theatre in Toronto, Ontario.

. In May 2017, METZ announced their third studio album, ''Strange Peace'', recorded by

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, which was released on September 22, 2017. Drummer Hayden Menzies has a degree in fine art from

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and designs the artwork for the band. In July 2020, METZ announced that their fourth studio album, ''Atlas Vending,'' would arrive on October 9th via Sub Pop.

Discography

Studio albums

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'' (October 9, 2012, Sub Pop) *'' II'' (May 4, 2015, Sub Pop) *''

Strange Peace ''Strange Peace'' is the third studio album by Canadian noise rock three-piece band METZ. It was released on September 22, 2017 through Sub Pop Records. Live-to-tape recording sessions took place at Electrical Audio in Chicago with Steve Albini, ...

'' (September 22, 2017, Sub Pop) *''

Atlas Vending ''Atlas Vending'' is the fourth studio album by Canadian punk rock band METZ. It was released on October 9, 2020 via Sub Pop Records. Production was handled by Ben Greenberg and METZ. Critical reception ''Atlas Vending'' was met with generally ...

'' (October 9, 2020, Sub Pop)

Compilation albums

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'' (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 /

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- "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)

References

External links

* {{Authority control Canadian noise rock groups Canadian post-hardcore musical groups Musical groups from Ottawa Musical groups from Toronto Musical groups established in 2008 Canadian musical trios Sub Pop artists 2008 establishments in Ontario