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DEVIN TOWNSEND

-INFINITY

25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

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Officially released November 24th 2023

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Devin Townsend founded the extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad and was its primary songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist from 1994 to 2007. He has also had an extensive solo career and has released a total of 30 albums across all of his projects as of 2023.

Devin Townsend released the 3rd edition in his Devolution series – ‘Empath Live In America’, on August 4th, 2023. The Devolution series so far has comprised some unique live performances, and this one is no different. ‘Empath Live In America’ is a document of the tour that was cut short in early 2020 due to the onset of the pandemic.

As Devin explains: “This was a very unique tour for me, and one that was regrettably cut short by the pandemic.

It was a stripped back version of the ‘Order of Magnitude’ band (without choir and a few other members…), but as i try to do with each tour, the goal was to make this a unique and special night. Therefore, this tour marked a ‘free form’ version of the material. There were no backing tracks, click tracks, or even a setlist, so every night was unique and different.

The audience yelled out requests and we just rolled with it. The material was therefore interpreted in unique ways and the experience was a very special ‘fly by the seat of our pants’ musical night.”

It's been 25 years since Devin released the first solo album under his own name dubbed: "Infinity". That calls for a celebratory release, so we proudly present the "Infinity 25th Anniversary Edition"!

The album is set for release on the 24th of November 2023. This newly remastered version of the album comes as a Limited 2CD Digipak, Gatefold 180g 2LP + LP-booklet & as Digital album, and includes all the bonus tracks from this era, as well as newly shot artwork & liner notes from Devin.

Pre-order now here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/Infinity-Remastered2023

Exclusive vinyl colour & bundles available from Omerch: www.omerch.com/shop/devintownsend

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5 years since Devin released the first solo album under his own name dubbed: "Infinity". That calls for a celebratory release so we proudly present the "Infinity 25th Anniversary Edition"!

Pre-order now here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/Infinity-Remastered2023

Exclusive vinyl colour & bundles available from Omerch: www.omerch.com/shop/devintownsend

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THE NEW LIVE ALBUM

EMPATH

LIVE IN AMERICA

DEVIN

TOWNSEND

https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/DevolutionSeries3-Empath-LiveInAmerica

also available at amazon.com

The line-up for this album saw Devin joined by Mike Keneally, Nathan Navarro, Diego Tejeida, Morgan Ågren & Ché Aimee Dorval.

‘Devolution #3 – Empath Live InAmerica’ will be available as a limited CD digipak, Gatefold 180g 2LP & as digital album.

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L I G H T W O R K

DEVIN TOWNSEND’S

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ALBUM

Deluxe two CD edition. Includes bonus Nightwork CD. 2022 release from the metal singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Townsend produced Lightwork along with Gggarth Richardson (Biffy Clyro, Rage Against The Machine).

featuring the hit "Call of the Void"

Released August 26, 2022

5 stars!

"phenomenal… magnificent…intense…

mystifying…gratifying…genius…

a rare musical gem… a melodic masterpiece!

This is Devin’s Sgt. Pepper /

Dark Side of the Moon album.

Incredible production work and engineering

Just a lot of great music!!!

Devin Townsend never ceases to amaze me."

... By music journalist Ray Shasho

available at https://hevydevy.com/

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DEVIN TOWNSEND

TOUR DATES

Nov. 8, 2023@ 7:00 PM

Fremantle, Australia

Metropolis Fremantle

Nov. 10, 2023@ 7:00 PM

Melbourne, Australia

Forum

Nov. 11, 2023@ 7:00 PM

Sydney, Australia

Metro Theatre

Nov. 12, 2023@ 7:00 PM

Brisbane, Australia

The Tivoli

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