Devin Townsend

Biography

Devin Townsend is a Canadian musician, born in 1972 in New Westminster, an unclassifiable figure of metal. A prolific multi-instrumentalist and producer, he moves from the extreme (Strapping Young Lad) to grandiose, atmospheric progressive frescoes. Albums like Ocean Machine, Terria and Empath show an overflowing creativity and an outsized sense of sound. His humour and constant sonic quest make him an artist apart.