Devin Townsend Project Transcendence

LerxstFan

Transcendence should be out soon. The two preview tracks are outstanding (if you are into that sort of thing). I preordered it because I am a fan and love his DTP stuff. 

Snoogans

Big Devy fan here too!

LerxstFan

I have tickets to see this tour in October and this album is due on Sept. 9th. Looking forward to seeing him live finally. 

Duojett71

I was listening to that Rock opera album he put out not too long ago at my local record store(they have a bar with draft beer....so it's a regular off day hangout)...it it was pretty cool. I just don't know how often I would be in the mood for it.....it's pretty over the top. Apparently there is a live album too where performed it at Royal Albert Hall...

LerxstFan

I am more into his DTP stuff. I like most of it, although I can't listen to it non stop for days like I can with Schenker or Rush or some other bands. 

Snoogans

It's all good, but I really like the old Strapping Young Lad stuff.
That being said, who wouldn't want to be invited to this party?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQLxkGGP3M0

LerxstFan

Ok, that was awesome and hilarious. I need to check more of the Strapping Young Lad stuff out at some point. 

jebbudda

I should like this guy .

He toured with Steve Vai and was his lead vocalist . I hated him .

I know some of his shred albums and always found him to be a great example of the dreaded shred robot void of anything but flawless technique .

Maybe its time to give him a second chance ?

Snoogans

I would suggest that you give Addicted a listen. That's one of his more easily-accessible albums, IMHO.
If you're a metalhead, Strapping Young Lad's City is an essential!

LerxstFan

I don't like his shred stuff either Jeb. For me, his songwriting and DTB stuff is awesome. I like his playing within that context, but you are right, there is a lack of emotion in some of his playing. 

Snoogans

Don't say I didn't warn you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f20L0msLsM

jebbudda

Snoogans said:

Don't say I didn't warn you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f20L0msLsM

Yeah.....I feel like I'm in Army Boot Camp being yelled at . The vocals irritate me .

nt