ElectricWiz said:
OK, I don't know shit about Devin Townsend...but he sure comes up here a lot. Somebody turn me on to a good title...? Also, what kind of stuff is it? A mix between what other bands. I gotta know 'cause I keep seeing him in people's lists and in other threads, generally speaking.
Enlighten me....
Devin's my favorite artist, but I'm pressed for time, so you're gonna get the short explanation:
He's the vocalist/guitarist/brain behind Strapping Young Lad, and has also done vocals for Steve Vai, and production for December, Lamb of God, Soilwork, and been involved with a slew of other bands. All this in addition to his 5 solo albums. Originally all done as separate projects, he's consolidated them all under the moniker The Devin Townsend Band. It's all prog rock/metal.......his albums, in order, are:
Ocean Machine - Concept album related to the ocean, heavy, crunchy, melodic
Infinity - Insane, no two tracks sound the same, some of the most "out-there" music I've ever heard
Physicist - "Speed-metal-pop-songs"
Terria - Huge sounding, written like a stream of consciousness, sort of like a heavy metal Pink Floyd
Accelerated Evolution - went for a much simpler sound, more verse/chorus structure, but still heavy, melodic, excellent singing and screaming, and he flexes his guitar muscles more than he has in the past.
Thus ends the abridged version of his career overview, for more shit, check out
www.hevydevy.com, or PM/IM me.
