City to city

There was a big crowd out at Babylon Staurday night to welcome sort-of-hometown boys Metz as they tour behind their new Sub Pop release. Alex Edkins and Hayden Menzies were regulars on the scene before they left for the big city. Since then they've picked up T.O. bassist Chris Slorach.

Big Dick were an ideal band to open things up, since their crushing rhythms suit Metz's own thunderous assault.


Big Dick at Babylon, October 6, 2012

Johnny frets!


Big Dick at Babylon, October 6, 2012

On to Metz; they played a short sharp set (no encore) at a blistering pace. Here's Hayden and Chris.


Metz at Babylon, October 6, 2012

And here's Alex ...


Metz at Babylon, October 6, 2012

There was much moshing and jumping about!