METZ

METZ (official capitalization) is a noise rock band from Canada. METZ was formed in Ottawa, Ontario, in 2007 by guitarist/vocalist Alex Edkins and drummer Hayden Menzies, two longtime friends, soon joined by Chuck Saso on bass. After a year of working on material, Edkins and Menzies decided to move Toronto, while Saso stayed in Ottawa. In Toronto they found their new bassist, Chris Slorach. On October 10, 2024, the band announced an indefinite hiatus to take time to focus on other endeavors and enjoy more time at home with family. The band played its final show of the tour on November 29, 2024 at Village Underground in London, UK. On April 23, 2025, METZ made a surprise reunion appearance on Everybody's Live with John Mulaney. Final lineup: Alex Edkins - guitars, vocals (2007-2024, 2025) Hayden Menzies - drums (2007-2024, 2025) Chris Slorach - bass (2008-2024, 2025) Former members: Chuck Saso - bass (2007-2008)