FIRST SINGLE “YOUTH WITHOUT YOUTH” OUT NOW ON ITUNES, STREAMING ON SOUNDCLOUD


FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM, SYNTHETICA, OUT JUNE 12 IN U.S.
U.S. TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED AND ON SALE AT ILOVEMETRIC.COM

For the past week, Metric has been sharing clues with fans about “Youth Without Youth,” the band’s first single from the forthcoming album, Synthetica (MMI/Mom+Pop).  We’ve seenmysterious video footage from the recording studio, heard Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw speak on the making of the song, and even saw fan interpretations of “Youth Without Youth” after the song’s lyrics and sheet music were unveiled and before the song’s release (relive the experience at www.ilovemetric.com/youthwithoutyouth).

Today, “Youth Without Youth” is officially released and available for purchase at ilovemetric.comand iTunes.com/metric.  A pre-order of Synthetica is also available at ilovemetric.comand iTunes.com/metric with an immediate download of “Youth Without Youth” and 5 Synthetica Reflectionstracks to be delivered to your inbox on June 12.

Lastly, Metric has announced an extensive US tour for the Fall.  Every ticket purchased for a headlining show comes with a download of “Youth Without Youth” (to be delivered to your inbox shortly after purchase) as well as a digital copy of Synthetica and 5 Synthetica Reflections tracks, to be delivered on June 12.  Purchase your tickets at ilovemetric.com.

Stream, grab, share “Youth Without Youth” on SoundCloud:

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METRIC U.S. FALL TOUR

Exclusive pre-sale tickets that come with music at ilovemetric.com

09.06.12 – Water Street Music Hall – Rochester, NY
09.08.12 – The Fillmore – Detroit, MI
09.09.12 – Madison Theatre – Covington, KY
09.11.12 – State Theatre – Minneapolis, MN
09.14.12 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
09.17.12 – The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
09.18.12 – Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA
09.20.12 – Orpheum Theatre – Boston, MA
09.21.12 – The Strathmore – Washington, DC
09.22.12 – Tower Theater – Philadelphia, PA
09.23.12 – Radio City Music Hall – New York, NY
09.27.12 – Hard Rock – Orlando, FL
09.28.12 – The Fillmore – Miami, FL
09.29.12 – The Ritz – Tampa, FL
10.01.12 – Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA
10.02.12 – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO
10.04.12 – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
10.05.12 – The Depot – Salt Lake City, UT
10.06.12 – House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV
10.09.12 – The Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
10.10.12 – Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ

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