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From Monday 12 October 2020

Metz – ‘Atlas Vending’

Toronto has a legacy of producing outstanding bands. From PUP and Cancer bats, to Fucked Up and Broken Social Scene, there’s always been a strong outpouring of bands from the area. One band that’s seemingly overlooked in the higher echelons of Toronto superstars are Metz. Formed in Ottowa but

Tuesday 05 December 2017

Metz announce UK/Ireland shows

Metz have announced that they will be playing four UK/Ireland shows as part of a wider European tour later next year. In September the band released their third album ‘Strange Peace’ on Sub Pop Records. APRIL 2018 30 GLASGOW Stereo MAY 01 DUBLIN, IRE Whelan’s 02 MANCHESTER Soup Kitchen 03 RAMSGATE Ramsgate Music Hall photo: Nick Sayers

Monday 13 November 2017

Drahla stream new song, ‘Form of Luxury’

Leeds alt rockers Drahla have shared their new song, ‘Form of Luxury’. It is the opening track from their upcoming new EP, ‘Third Article’, which will be released on the 24th November via Blank Ad. Pre-orders are here. The band are also playing the following UK shows. NOVEMBER 22 LONDON The Garage* 23

Saturday 28 October 2017

Metz drop new video for ‘Drained Lake’

Metz have shared their new video for ‘Drained Lake’. The track is taken from their third album ‘Strange Peace’, which was released last month via Sub Pop Records. The band will also be playing the following UK shows this November, with Drahla on selected dates. NOVEMBER 22 LONDON The Garage* 23 BRISTOL The Fleece* 24

Friday 06 October 2017

Metz share making of documentary for new album, ‘Strange Peace’

Canadian noise punks Metz have released a behind the scenes video for the making of their latest third album, ‘Strange Peace’. This eight minute shows insight into the trio’s recording process with the legendary Steve Albini at his studio Electrical Audio in Chicago. The record was released last month on

Friday 22 September 2017

Metz drop new video for ‘Cellophane’

Metz have released their new video for the song ‘Cellophane’. The song is taken from their third album ‘Strange Peace’, which was released today via Sub Pop Records. The band will also be playing the following UK shows this November, with Drahla on selected dates. NOVEMBER 22 LONDON The Garage* 23 BRISTOL The Fleece* 24

Thursday 14 September 2017

Metz stream new album, ‘Strange Peace’

Metz are exclusively streaming their upcoming third album, ‘Strange Peace’, via NPR. It will be released on the 22nd September via Sub Pop Records. The band will also be playing the following UK shows this November, with Drahla on selected dates. NOVEMBER 22 LONDON The Garage* 23 BRISTOL The Fleece* 24 LEEDS Brudenell Social

Tuesday 22 August 2017

Metz share new track ‘Mess Of Wires’

Metz have shared their new track ‘Mess Of Wires’, the final release ahead of their new album dropping on September 22nd. As described by Metz Frontman, Alex Edkins, ‘Mess of Wires’ is “a reminder to myself to speak out and say what I believe. To be honest with myself. It

Wednesday 02 August 2017

Metz share new song, ‘Drained Lake’

Metz have revealed their new song, ‘Drained Lake’. It is taken from their upcoming third album, ‘Strange Peace’, which will be released on the 22nd September via Sub Pop Records. The band will also be playing the following UK shows this November, with Drahla on selected dates. NOVEMBER 22 LONDON The Garage* 23

Wednesday 12 July 2017

Metz announce new album ‘Strange Peace’, premiere new single ‘Cellophane’ and announce tour dates

Metz have announced the release of their third full-length album ‘Strange Peace’ which is due for release on the 22nd September via Sub Pop / Royal Mountain records. “The songs on Strange Peace are about uncertainty,” Edkins explains. “They’re about recognising that we’re not always in control of our own fate, and