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Devin Townsend - Recordings For New 'Ziltoid' Album Begin

Devin Townsend just doesn't stop. With the Casualties Of Cool release on the horizon, Devin is already preparing the next one and that will be Ziltoid 2. The recording for the new album has begun and the Casualties Of Cool pledge (currently at 490% !) is also funding the Ziltoid project. Drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has confirmed that the drum tracks are done for Ziltoid 2. The theme of the double album is Ziltoid versus the Devin Townsend Project, with both getting their own album.

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Band profile: Devin Townsend
Posted: 04.05.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (14)


Devin Townsend - Reveals Artwork For New Album

After a triumphant pledge campaign that already hit 300% of its goal, Devin Townsend is now gracing his upcoming album Casualities Of Cool with an odd artwork, or is it not? You can take a look at it here below. Also remember that Casualities Of Cool will be released on May 14th.

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Band profile: Devin Townsend
Posted: 25.02.2014 by R Lewis | Comments (7)


Devin Townsend - Starts Pledge Campaign, New Track Online

Some days ago, Devin Townsend announced that he was going to launch a crowdfunding campaign for his album Casualities Of Cool. The day has come: the campaign has begun, and you can pledge in exchange of various bundles here. All pledges include a free download of the album upon the May 14th release date and everyone who pledges will receive regular updates from Devin and Ché Dorval plus exclusive downloads. Once the target is reached, all other proceedings will go straight into the Z2 project, which is due to start soon.

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Band profile: Devin Townsend
Posted: 22.02.2014 by R Lewis | Comments (14)


Devin Townsend - To Launch Crowdfunding For 'Casualties Of Cool'

Devin Townsend just announced that they will launch a crowdfunding campaign for the new album Casualties Of Cool. So, the album release will not be backed by a label and the funds will be for the album packaging and more. This shouldn't be too difficult to achieve. Also, it appears that it might not be released under the Devin Townsend moniker according to his latest tweet. Instead, it will be its own entity. We should know more details about it soon.

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Band profile: Devin Townsend
Posted: 10.02.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (16)


Devin Townsend - Another Clip From New DVD Online

Prog demigod Devin Townsend has revealed another new clip this time of the track "War" (from the album Infinity), featuring Anneke Van Giersbergen, which will appear on the band's new DVD/CD entitled The Retinal Circus due out on the 30th of September through InsideOut. Take a look at the spectacle below.

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Source: insideoutmusic.com
Band profile: Devin Townsend
Posted: 02.09.2013 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Devin Townsend - Ziltoid Radio First Episode Online

If you like Devin Townsend, chances are you like his sense of humour as well or at least find his wacky being even a little bit funny. Now, he has taken that to a whole new level with the Ziltoid Radio. Yes, this is an actual thing. The Canadian launched his series with an hour-long broadcast on Saturday, delivered in his alter-ego of Ziltoid The Omniscient. You can enjoy the first episode here or on the video below.

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Band profile: Devin Townsend
Posted: 27.08.2013 by BloodTears | Comments (15)


Devin Townsend - Release Clip From Upcoming 'Retinal Circus' DVD

Remember that special The Retinal Circus show Devin Townsend played in London's Roundhouse venue last year? The show was streamed online but it will also be released on DVD, Blu-ray and CD. Finally today Devin Townsend has revealed the first taste of the forthcoming Retinal Circus, with the release date via InsideOut Music to be announced very soon. For now, you can enjoy "Grace" (from the last album Epicloud) with the band joined by frequent collaborator Anneke Van Giersbergen and more wacky stuff on stage.

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Band profile: Devin Townsend
Posted: 18.07.2013 by BloodTears | Comments (5)


Serj Tankian, Devin Townsend, Ihsahn - Charity Single Streaming

A couple of months ago, the release of the charity single "We Are" was announced for July 18th (Mandela Day). The single "We Are" features vocals from Serj Tankian and Ihsahn, as well as guitar solos by Devin Townsend. For the ones who are curious to see how these musicians merged for this Revolution Harmony project, now you can. Listen to the song from this dream collaboration right now on the official lyric video below.

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Source: revolutionharmony.org
Posted: 20.06.2013 by BloodTears | Comments (12)


Serj Tankian, Devin Townsend, Ihsahn - To Appear On Charity Single

Ray Holroyd, British music lecturer and journalist, will be joined by Serj Tankian, Devin Townsend and Ihsahn for the first single from his new project Revolution Harmony in what sounds like a dream collaboration. The purpose of the project is to bring aid in the form of free music lessons and instruments for the children of South Africa.

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Source: revolutionharmony.org
Band profile: Ihsahn
Posted: 30.04.2013 by .starrk | Comments (12)


Devin Townsend - New Video Released

A while ago, Devin Townsend asked fans to submit videos for a future official video of the song "Lucky Animals". Today we get to see the result of that project in what might be the silliest video ever. "Lucky Animals" is of course taken from the band's latest record Epicloud, released in September by InsideOut.

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Band profile: Devin Townsend
Posted: 13.11.2012 by BloodTears | Comments (4)


Gojira - To Tour North America With Devin Townsend And The Atlas Moth

Gojira have announced a North American tour with support from Devin Townsend and The Atlas Moth in January and February of 2013. The band's vocalist Joe Duplantier also announced this tour during the Full Metal Jackie radio show this weekend. Check out the dates below.

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Band profile: Gojira
Event: Gojira: North American Tour 2013
Posted: 22.10.2012 by Abattoir | Comments (9)


Devin Townsend - To Stream Online Special Show

Canadian progressive metal mastermind Devin Townsend is gearing up for one of his biggest accomplishments to date: The Retinal Circus. This one-night only event, which is set to take place at London's historic Roundhouse venue on October 27th, has been sold out for over a year now. Now Devin has partnered with LiveMusicStage.com to allow fans across the globe unable to attend this musical sideshow and stream the event live.

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Source: insideoutmusic.com
Band profile: Devin Townsend
Event: Devin Townsend - The Retinal Circus
Posted: 09.10.2012 by RcK | Comments (6)


Devin Townsend - New Album Streaming Online

Devin Townsend's new album Epicloud has been made available for streaming on exclaim.ca. The stream comprises the first disc of the album; a second disc will be available on the deluxe edition of the album.

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Source: exclaim.ca
Band profile: Devin Townsend
Posted: 13.09.2012 by Varjo | Comments (15)


Devin Townsend - New Song Streaming Online

Who's up for a new Devin Townsend song? As long as it is fun. The track "True North" has premiered exclusively and can be enjoyed at this location. As you probably know, "True North" will appear on the band's new album Epicloud, which is right around the corner. It will be released on September 18th in North America and September 24th in Europe through InsideOut.

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Source: insideoutmusic.com
Band profile: Devin Townsend
Posted: 07.09.2012 by BloodTears | Comments (6)


Devin Townsend - Release New Song, To Make Fan-Submitted Video

"Lucky Animals", the wacky brand new song from Devin Townsend is now streaming online at this location. The song will be featured on the new upcoming album Epicloud, due out on September 18th in North America and September 24th in Europe via InsideOut. Devin Townsend is also asking fans to submit their own video clips to be included in the video for the song.

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Band profile: Devin Townsend
Posted: 08.08.2012 by DaMaGeR | Comments (15)