Metz, the acclaimed Toronto-based trio known for their unique fusion of noise-rock, post-punk, and hardcore, has announced an “indefinite hiatus” following a series of European tour dates. In a heartfelt statement, the band expressed their gratitude for the 15+ years dedicated to their music, stating, “It has been nothing short of life-affirming. Metz has brought an immeasurable amount of joy to our lives, and we sincerely hope it has brought you some joy too.”
The band, formed in the late 2000s, achieved significant recognition with their self-titled debut release in 2012, which earned critical acclaim and a spot on the shortlist for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize. Metz continued to innovate, releasing four additional studio albums, with their latest project, Up on Gravity Hill, debuting in April.
Metz’s European tour schedule includes performances in cities such as Rennes, Paris, Berlin, and London, giving fans a final chance to experience their electrifying shows. Here are the confirmed dates:
11-02 Rennes, France – L’Antipode
11-03 La Rochelle, France – La Sirène
11-04 Paris, France – La Maroquinerie
11-05 Clermont-Ferrand, France – La Coopérative de Mai
11-06 Lyon, France – Le Transbordeur
11-07 Zurich, Switzerland – Bogen F
11-09 Prague, Czech Republic – Futurum
11-10 Budapest, Hungary – Turbina
11-12 Krakow, Poland – Klub Zascianek
11-13 Warsaw, Poland – Klub Hydrozagadka
11-16 Berlin, Germany – Hole44
11-18 Copenhagen, Denmark – Loppen
11-19 Hamburg, Germany – Hafenklang
11-20 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso
11-21 Groningen, Netherlands – Vera
11-22 Antwerp, Belgium – Trix
11-23 Lille, France – L’Aéronef
11-25 Birmingham, England – Hare & Hounds
11-26 Leeds, England – Brudenell Social Club
11-27 Birkenhead, England – Future Yard
11-28 Bristol, England – Strange Brew
11-29 London, England – Village Underground
Join Metz on this final tour as they celebrate their remarkable journey in music before taking a pause from the stage.
