Devin Townsend - Accelerated Evolution When Nirvana and Pearl Jam exploded commercially in the early '90s, there was a real out with the old, in with the new attitude in the rock world – out with pop-metal, hair metal, fantasy metal and '80s-style arena rock – and in with all things alternative. Some '80s favorites were still considered modern and cutting-edge after that Nirvana/Pearl Jam upheaval – Metallica, for example – although many '80s bands suddenly found themselves being described as dated or old-school. Nonetheless, some alt rock… read more
Devin Townsend - Accelerated Evolution When Nirvana and Pearl Jam exploded commercially in the early '90s, there was a real out with the old, in… read more
Devin Townsend - Accelerated Evolution When Nirvana and Pearl Jam exploded commercially in the early '90s, there was a real out with the old, in with the new attitude in the rock wo… read more
Devin Garrett Townsend (born May 5, 1972) is a Canadian musician and record producer from New Westminster, British Columbia. He was the founder, songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist in extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad from 1994 to 2007 and has had an extensive career as a solo artist, in which his work usually leans more towards a progressive metal style. After performing in a number of metal bands in high school, Townsend was discovered by a record label in 1993 and was asked to perform lead vocals on Steve Vai's album Sex & Religion. After recording and touring with … read more
Devin Garrett Townsend (born May 5, 1972) is a Canadian musician and record producer from New Westminster, British Columbia. He was the founder, songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist in extre…read more
Devin Garrett Townsend (born May 5, 1972) is a Canadian musician and record producer from New Westminster, British Columbia. He was the founder, songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist in extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad from 1994 to… read more