Metric lives it out on new tour

photo by Senka Hadzimuratovic

If we controlled Metric’s set list, we’d probably force the quartet to play Old World Underground until each member detuned his or her instruments in protest. But the band is doing just that: making its shows more interactive. Fans might be able to pencil in their own requests, among other ideas Metric hasn’t yet solidified.

As the group readies to record its fourth album, it will hit the U.S. to support the long-shelved 1999 debut Grow Up and Blow Away—and test run some new tunes.

Bring earplugs to:

September:
19 - Philadelphia, Pa. @ The Trocadero
20 - Washington, DC @ The 930 Club
21 - New York, N.Y. @ Webster Hall
22 - Buffalo, N.Y. @ Town Ballroom
24 - Detroit, Mich. @ St. Andrews Hall
25 - Chicago, Ill. @ The Metro
26 - Minneapolis, Minn. @ First Avenue
28 - Denver, Colo. @ Bluebird Theatre

October:
1 - Phoenix, Ariz. @Martini Ranch
2 - Pomona, Calif. @ Glass House
3 - San Diego, Calif. @ House of Blues
5 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ Henry Fonda Theater
6 - San Francisco, Calif. @ Download Festival
8 - Portland, Ore. @ Cafe Wonder
9 - Seattle, Wash. @ The Showbox

Related links:
ILoveMetric.com
Metric on MySpace
"Empty" Video on YouTube

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