FROM THE SYL NEWSLETTER:
There has been a lot of discussion in the past while as to the future of Strapping Young Lad and Devins views on the band and his career. There was a particular interview Devin did which was translated and reprinted on the internet that raised alarm. In it, Devin was admittedly negative and candid with his thoughts on everything from the industry to metal music in general. I was really tired, I warned people that it probably wasnt a good idea
there were too many interviews and I just wasnt in the head space for it. Despite this, he was scheduled for 33 hours of interviews over 3 days. That interview makes it sound a lot more dire than it actually is. I was just exhausted. I just dont want to HAVE to do Strapping ALL THE TIME. I want the energy to be pure but its a small aspect of my personality and it cant be pure if its forced. I could go on doing heavy music forever, but only if allowed to do it when it comes naturally. So, SYL will continue only when Devin feels it, not when demanded.