METZ is an unstoppable force comprised of three parts: Hayden Menzies (Drums/Lights), Chris Slorach (Bass/ Voice), and Alex Edkins (Guitar/ Noise/ Voice).
Combining heavy grooves with angular guitar bursts, electronic noise, and dissonant vocals, the faint of heart need not apply. Boasting ex-members of post-rock stalwarts Three Penny Opera (Troubleman Unlimited, SpectraSonicSound), The Transit (SpectraSonicSound ) and The Grey (Lovitt Records) and having toured The United States (Engine Down, Four Hundred Years), Canada, and Europe extensively; METZ will stop at nothing in their undying quest of exploding basements across the globe.
While touring Europe in 2006 with the Grey, the boys began writing new material that would eclipse their past musical projects. While still drawing inspiration from bands such as The Jesus Lizard, Hoover, Shellac, and Drive Like Jehu, METZ began to develop their own sonic aesthetic and began garnering accolades at home and abroad.
Upon their return to Ottawa, Ontario, METZ entered the studio with Jason “Albini” Rasia at Transient Audio to begin work on their forthcoming debut release. The sessions yielded six raw and energetic tracks recorded live off the floor with the intention of capturing the intensity of their live show.
After the recording sessions, the band decided to move to Toronto. A brief delay in progress came about when original bass player Chuck Saso decided to stay behind in Ottawa. Alex and Hayden continued to write drink and indulge in epic jams. Soon after, Toronto friend Chris Slorach came aboard to provide bass services and laughs. METZ got busy again as a 3 piece.
In a matter of only a few short months METZ has won over local crowds with their undeniable penchant for bombastic live performances, fiery stage personas, and unprecedented good looks and have already initiated plans to tour Canada, Europe, and Japan.
That was an amazing set at The Boat, blurring the lines between post-rock and psych-meets-classic-rock, as if Black Sabbath and Hawkwind collided unleashing a heated explosion of driving riffs and pummeling drums. A loud thunderous assault, but very much in keeping with the majestic rock and roll spirit. Phoenix rising. Hard charging. In all it's blazing glory.
Curse you METZ! you're always playing when i'm locked into other plans.....hopefully the NEXT show will be the one i get to see......and take more pictures at. help me help you....ha!
Majestic thunder abounds. That was a great set at Sneaky Dees, a performance that threatens to unleash gritty seas of guitar power. Jaw dropping energy. A booming rock cannon.
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