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Formed in 2008, they released their eponymous debut [[METZ (album)|album]] on the [[Sub Pop]] label in 2012.<ref>[http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/meet-metz-torontos-newest-rock-trio/article4593863/ "Meet METZ, Toronto’s newest rock trio"]. ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'', October 5, 2012.</ref> The album was named to the [[2013 Polaris Music Prize]] shortlist on July 16, 2013.<ref name="longlist">[http://exclaim.ca/News/polaris_music_prize_unveils_2013_long_list "Polaris Short List Anncounced"]. ''[[Exclaim!|NXEW]]'', July 16, 2013.</ref> |
Formed in 2008, they released their eponymous debut [[METZ (album)|album]] on the [[Sub Pop]] label in 2012.<ref>[http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/meet-metz-torontos-newest-rock-trio/article4593863/ "Meet METZ, Toronto’s newest rock trio"]. ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'', October 5, 2012.</ref> The album was named to the [[2013 Polaris Music Prize]] shortlist on July 16, 2013.<ref name="longlist">[http://exclaim.ca/News/polaris_music_prize_unveils_2013_long_list "Polaris Short List Anncounced"]. ''[[Exclaim!|NXEW]]'', July 16, 2013.</ref> |
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On Feburary 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. |
On Feburary 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.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Coughlan|first1=Jamie|title=METZ Stream 'Acetate', Announce Album, Tour|url=http://overblown.co.uk/metz-stream-acetate-announce-new-album-tour/|publisher=Overblown|accessdate=18 February 2015}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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METZ | |
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 METZ performing at SXSW in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Noise rock, post-hardcore,[1] post-punk |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Sub Pop |
| Members | Alex Edkins Chris Slorach Hayden Menzies |
| Website | www |
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 Feburary 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
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.
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