Metric

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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166

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Last 12 Months Rating

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critic concert
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Critics Consensus

Based on 166 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Metric is rated as a watchable live performer, with shows that lack distinction. Metric concert reviews describe live shows and performances as high-energy, poetic, effortless, exuberant, cathartic, crowd-pleasing, and pleasing.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Metric concerts? Metric concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

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On tour

Forest Hills Stadium; MGM Music Hall at Fenway, New York City, United States; Boston, MA, United States (May 31; May 30); Forest Hills Stadium, New York City, United States (May 31); The Anthem, Washington, DC, United States (June 2); The Met Philadelphia, Philadephia, United States (June 4); Budweiser Stage, Toronto, Canada (June 6); Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI, United States (June 7); The Salt Shed, Chicago, IL, United States (June 8); The Armory, Minneapolis, United States (June 9); Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO, United States (June 11); The Union, Salt Lake City, United States (June 12); The Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA, United States (June 14); Theater of the Clouds, Portland, United States (June 16); Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville, WA, United States (June 17)

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Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Toronto, Canada (1998 - present)

Bio

Metric is an indie rock/New Wave band formed in 1998 in Toronto, Canada. The band members are Emily Haines (vocals, synths, guitar, tambourine), James Shaw (guitar, synths, theremin, backing vocals), Josh Winstead (bass, synths, backing vocals) and Joules Scott-Key (drums).

Has Performed With

Zoe, July Talk, Joywave, Islands, Interpol, Spoon, Noel Gallagher

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

QRO Magazine

October 28, 2023

Metric brought the old & new back to NYC, back to Bowery Ballroom

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V13 (Canada)

July 14, 2023

Metric Make Many Musicheads Move at Central Park SummerStage

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Nippertown (USA)

July 10, 2023

Growing up in the 90s, certain bands became the soundtrack to my life and the lives of my peers. One of those bands was Oasis, which was formed by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher.

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Distorted Sound Magazine (UK)

February 8, 2023

100

19 song setlist spanning their 25 year career. This year METRIC are celebrating their quarter of a decade anniversary in style.

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Backseat Mafia

January 31, 2023

As soon as the lights went down and they walked out on to the stage, you could immediately feel their energy and could see on their faces that they were here to have a good time, and to make sure everyone else did too.

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QRO Magazine

October 31, 2022

We need something we can rely on, something/someone that always delivers, and Metric once again did just that, closing out their ‘Doomscroller’ tour at Brooklyn Steel..

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Glide Magazine (USA)

October 24, 2022

With their well-received new album Formentera under their belts, Metric embarked on “The Doomscroller Tour.” On October 19th, The veteran Toronto synth-rockers brought their road-tested live show to the Fillmore in Detroit, playing to a well-packed crowd.

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