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The Canadian alternative rock act Metric has just announced the dates of an upcoming U.S. tour that will also feature the Mexican rock band Zoé and fellow Canadian rockers July Talk. The tour supports the band’s new album, Art of Doubt.

For the first time in three albums, guitarist Jimmy Shaw did not co-produce the album; Justin Meldal-Johnsen (M83, Beck, Nine Inch Nails) handled those duties.

“Justin was just what we needed in a producer for this album,” says Shaw in a press release announcing the tour. “He really saw every band member eye to eye and was able to capture what we each do best.”

The U.S. tour kicks off on Feb. 11 at House of Blues. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at noon.

This article appears in Sep 26 – Oct 2, 2018.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.