Can DEVIN TOWNSEND Name His Own Songs Faster Than Shazam? We Investigate! | Metal Injection

Frank catches up with the always hilarious Devin Townsend, and plays a game of Devin Townsend Vs Shazam, to see who can name that Devin tune faster!
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[@Cthulhudnb]

"Narcissism pays off." -Devin Townsend, 2016

[@Theodcyning]

"Whenever I'm sad, happy, despondent... the only thing that can cheer me up is me." LMAO Truer words have yet to be spoken.

[@pattol666]

only you can control the outcome of how you feel, no outside source can truly make one happy. it may temporarily relieve sadness but unless you find happiness within you wont be happy for long. you can have a dopamine rush which people often confuse happiness with. happiness shouldn't last all day everyday either. its perfectly normal for happiness to fade and you to feel just normal for the day . to be happy everyday forever is unrealistic. anxiety is the fear of what's to come it shouldn't be avoided with drugs or prescriptions. fear is the unknown only way to defeat fear is to understand the unknown

[@kornfreak78]

5:01 - "Bend over that blue perimysium and take it in the shitter." HAHAHAHA!!!

[@simmeonsradiorock]

"You don't have to get it in the Shazam." "Ohh really can we try again." Hahahaahah 😂

[@mrpositronia]

It's sad that there are many many people out there who don't know Devin. He should be President of the world.

[@YourFriendToodles]

President of the Omniverse

[@levossian2945]

Yeeeeessss

[@tcrane8630]

"feels like a night of love.....let me put something on that I wrote" .... fukn funny

[@danielhorton9929]

"Your progress revolves around whether or not you're able to progress after failing" How inspirational

[@tomasrivera5554]

"He'll be back... they always come back." Best part

[@sproins]

"He'll be back... they ALWAYS come back." lol, Devin's awesome!

[@Kingcrab0]

Devin Townsend is one of the funniest musicians out there. He is always able to crack a great joke.

[@hatchettothehead]

"Covert narcissism is the best type of narcissism." Hahahahaha

[@Jartny]

Met Devin in NYC, nicest guy you could meet, super humble and down to earth, wish I could've gotten a picture with him but I was too shocked to meet my hero to think straight.

[@anthb4396]

Andromeda met him a few times at gigs and they say never meet your heroes? Devin has been my hero for so long I was afraid to meet him but he is the most incredible man. People need to pick better heroes. Like you say, he is humble to the core. So thankful for everything. I asked him and the band to sign so much special edition stuff at the last gig, and they didn't care. They were so stoked for all the support. He even personally handed me a plectrum during the gig. So amazing honestly.

[@syphe101]

Such a win of an interview. Great interviewer. He clearly put Devin at ease. Great format. Great length. Just a good ol' interview with no complaints from me. :D

[@erakattack]

Yeah, man. That interviewer has a great vibe.

[@parasitesundinism]

no and you're both gay

[@marrydruli]

syphe101 sounds like you are usually an interview complainer

[@JamesWaton]

That smile on devs face when he compliments his album, clear indicator of someone whos truly passionate about his music, whilst not taking himself to seriously.

[@AstralAbstraction]

"You don't have to get it in the Shazam" "Oh really? Can we try again?" LOL. How did he get to be so quick witted? Goddamn it

[@dan_ward]

I did ask Devin a while back whether he listens to his own music after releasing it, and he said rarely.

[@slimefudge]

This is the perfect example of Devy. So in tune with the feely touchy, but still so joyful and playful

[@HoistTheSailsGentlemen]

This was fun.

[@Endisupertramp]

Yeah, you can usually see when the interviewer and the person being interviewed start talking like just any two people in the streets. For me, the best type of interview, but unfortunately most of the times people don't click and the interview remains rigid and formal.

[@resevil2396]

I feel a lot of it is just Devin's personality. Hes just a very open and real guy, which is comes through very strongly in his music imo and is a lot of what I think many of his fans (myself included) love about him and his music.

[@GyroLamb]

Well he wasn't always that way believe it or not. Apparently he used to be this awkward guy that didn't like doing interviews and he was a batshit crazy guy also. On drugs, booze, etc.

[@GyroLamb]

(as evidenced by his early records) I kinda like how he's super chill these days. I'm not sure how well he'd be doing if he stayed in that place.

[@johnappleseed8369]

When is "Hevydevy listens to Hevydevy" going to become a thing?

[@jaidynchong]

The Mirror Hevydevy listens to Hevydevy is a really Hevy(devy) Thing?

[@jorah76]

You should probably watch the video for his new song Genesis, if you haven't yet :'))))

[@aaronaustin7760]

That was so much fun and entertaining. Please do more of this. Devin is my favorite human being. At least, for now. Suck it!

[@Theodcyning]

I consider it a huge failure on my part that I've only recently checked Devin's catalog out after hearing his name mentioned for years. He is the Notesmith I've been looking for since High School.

[@baphomick]

Satan's Rubber Ducky have fun, you are in for it

[@ingrossa]

Oh you're in for a treat! Probably best musical discovery you made in a whole decade :D. Be sure to check out all his records (including SYL) because his stuff is so diverse!

[@mariusciolacu9820]

Satan's Rubber Ducky me too! :)) I've only found about him when "Transcendence" came out. I felt bad for that first, but then I thought that most people don't even know about him. So we're fucking lucky! \m/

[@lrtt99]

Satan's Rubber Ducky try Wintersun - Sons of Winter and Stars. Good luck

[@hoosiermbj]

Best musician of our time. If you don't know who Devin Townsend is do yourself a favor and dive into his catalog.

[@lrtt99]

Matthew Jones He and Jari Maempaa from Wintersun. Two genius

[@jbasti227]

Jan Ro Dude imagine if they had a collab project?

[@eizzah8323]

Discovered him through Gojira's Of Blood And Salt and then checked out Deconstruction. Was blown away.

[@Boomer.Roberts]

This is such a cool idea! I'd love to see more musicians do this. Has Frank done this game with others before?

[@fortune2673]

had me at cray cray this was great

[@synaestatic]

Best dude on the planet. I can't wait to see what he writes with everything going on in the World right now. Side note - I begged him to let me sing on the next release. I don't think he's taking me seriously lol

[@michaelkane4494]

He is just such a legend! So funny and insightful, been a fan since the syl days :D

[@GRAHFXENO]

Is it bad that I beat both of them? I've had an unhealthy obsession with Hevy Devy's music since high school (mid - late 90's)

[@898cookie5417gurl]

Oh man I totally forgot about Punky Brewster!

[@voodstoc]

What a great idea for an interview! I enjoyed this. HEAVYDEVY!!

[@jacobwagner1942]

Amazing, I'd never be that calm next to one of my heros

[@galisatsuki]

This made me ridiculously happy! 😂😂😂

[@JoaoFerreira-fx3xp]

I bet shazam doesn't work with Slayer or AC/DC...

[@johnappleseed8369]

lol

[@impulsivedesigns]

Don't bet. Let us bet while you try. Then, tell us...

[@JUNKO____]

Or Hatebreed

[@WeWantYouToStay]

João Ferreira why?

[@DaRatbag]

Two of the most recognizable and popular bands of all time?

[@StuNankivell]

Ironically, I used Shazam to identify that cool bit from 'Higher' used in the end credits here!

[@HARDCOREFUCKINREIGNS]

Lately watching devin interviews is excellent for collecting academic words to learn for my degree. I have a collection of wtf are these words. But i know they will be golden

[@nuriz090]

I miss Devin, seen him in this type of video makes me feel like its kinda famous friend haha, he is just a great guy

[@insanealpaca]

Gotta love him.

[@PepinoMichoacan]

Hahaha, he's such a fun guy !

[@Manbagdeluxe]

Do this with more musicians! Although it'd probably be too easy for the ones with relatively small discographies.

[@SonOfWinter]

Right in the shazam :D

[@MrSabbath2011]

Great idea! Would be interesting to see this carry on.

[@sleuthed]

haha some of these i got before even devin did RIGHT IN THE CHOCOLATE SHAZAM

[@timokomulainen]

The content described in the title starts at 2:54.

[@thegreatgambeeno]

Timo Komulainen yeah, but the whole interview is great.

[@timokomulainen]

thegreatgambeeno Sure, not arguing that. It's just that sometimes I like to skip to the chase, and I suspect there are others as well.

[@siddharthsingh9439]

Timo Komulainen you don't skip devy.

[@christianmonteith8568]

This was fantastic!

[@Casketkrusher_]

Is there no one who likes Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing? It's my favorite album by him.

[@HorrorUberAlles]

Good ol' Hevy Devy

[@khronscave]

I wonder how many Devin would've gotten right if he could hear them on some actual *REAL speakers* ...

[@Voojitsu]

5:40 his legs are so fucking huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge.

[@RedEbSeb13]

Voojitsu he's a tall guy yo.

[@GuitarNinja91]

RedEbSeb13 he injured his right leg during this recent tour, causing it to swell up

[@AllegroDigital]

he's actually pretty average height, definitely not 6'

[@IBJ57]

Allegro Digital he is at least 6 feet if not taller. I'm 5'9 and he was much taller then me. I hung out with him at the Fishman/Axe Palace clinic and meet and greet.

[@RedEbSeb13]

Allegro Digital I shook his hand at a show once, face to face. He's taller than me and I'm 5'11"

[@coltonyoung832]

I want to have a beer with Devin. He seems like a fun guy to hang out with.

[@whatno4861]

it put a smile on my face seein that he still knows his syl stuff

[@Mike4891w]

Devin Townsend = the man. Amazing, amazing musician!!

[@rbnh9827]

WE NEED MORE OF THIS GAME WITH OTHER MUSICIANS

[@putridterror]

Interviews like this remind me just why Devin is a god amongst men

[@the6ig6adwolf]

He is the Frank Zappa of metal.

[@ThyRecneps]

Ahhhh god fucking damn. I love that man.

[@jaeden2806]

"Can we try again" 😂

[@vegancrue13]

Two of the greatest modern musical inventions are Devin Townsend & Shazam.

[@caryballard7857]

Devin is so awesome.

[@EdmundKempersDartboard]

I was expecting a superhero wizard.

[@ravynkat]

"I wanna hear me."

[@justynapolaczyk5356]

I LOVE this guy :D :D :D :D :D

[@DEATHMETALRUST]

This is fucking hilarious.

[@franlovelsimic8421]

Brilliant!

[@trevorlomprey3077]

do this with 5FDP or Metallica

[@BrenainnJordan]

haha that was amazing

[@wretchedslippage3255]

Goddamnit he is the worlds best human!

[@ThrashXCV]

good shit!

[@Morkeric]

frank's wearing a Taake shirt :^)

[@richmay3929]

3:47 lmao!

[@richmay3929]

There was a hint of Bob McKenzie in there

[@Capntoolbox]

hahaha devin always cracks me up xD

[@imnoah6348]

24 albums thats just too much

[@bartdwmusic1212]

Im NOAH tell buckethead that

[@Boomer.Roberts]

There is no such thing as too much Devy

[@Firefly12569]

@Boomer Roberts Indeed!!

[@ILikeBowlingAndMusic]

not enough

[@kitpalmer1583]

what does "too much" even mean when it comes to music?

[@oscarsaucedo7887]

This guy is hilarious

[@tgchan]

Lmao @ Dev xD

[@spurqz]

Devin's stoned :D

[@TJR82]

Devin 💙

[@tl_nik0n353]

Just a regular ol interview

[@ThatkidwithCP]

What's the name of the first Devin song that plays around 2:55 when the interviewer says they're gonna play a game? Please, I need to know!

[@RicoSeattle]

Alex Bland Higher I think

[@EmilioSfeir]

which one is the last song? (during the credits)

[@whycantihaveanumber00000]

opening and ending are both "Higher" off Transcendence

[@thegreatgambeeno]

Emilio Sfeir the breakdown in that song, so cool. Like Zeus on the mountain top.

[@johanlequellec2194]

hilarious ! :D

[@Treesandink]

What's the song he named after Underneath the Waves? It's hard for me to hear him

[@NickOXIDMusic]

Pen and Paper, Planet Smasher

[@berbe20]

what's the song at 3:33?

[@RicoSeattle]

Tudor Planet Smasher

[@carni-herbwars542]

lmfao let me put on something i wrote haha

[@chriswilliams2441]

What's the name of the 2nd song? something magic

[@thegreatgambeeno]

Chris WIlliams Planet Smasher from Ziltoid the Omniscient. That's not Devy's growl, it's Chuck Billy from Testament.

[@alex.starostin]

I really can't believe it took him 40 sec to guess Underneath the Waves. Wow

[@danielleforet8057]

He doesn't mess with Strapping material at all. He's totally over that period of his career. Sad, but true.

[@KyleP133]

What early failures?

[@austinha11]

Awful haircut

[@PrippyMontyPoppyCock]

Couldn't quite catch the name of the last song he guessed. What was it?

[@jacktainsh3733]

a monday

[@SuperEvilMonkey1]

It was actually "Monday", a bonus track from SYL's first album, not to be confused with "A Monday" from Ki

[@jacktainsh3733]

yeah my bad

[@morejelloplease]

love this shit.... out of all of the potentially gay moments hevydevy has, this is definitely one of them haha... Trancendence is the best album, takes you on a roller coaster mind fuck. the new video Stormbending is out, if that shit doesnt give you chills towards the end then turn in your headphones now.