Devin Townsend playing Deadhead Live in Los Angeles Drum Cam

[@drphilsranch6782]

I know this is a drum cam, but I just have to say that I’ve never heard a vocalist whose voice has aged better in my life. This song was released over 20 years ago, and Devin not only sounds just as good as he did back then, but arguably even better. It’s mind blowing.

[@oscara.garcia5136]

I saw him Live on 2020 Right before covid shut down the tour and last year on Dreamsonic tour and I can Cofirm YOur statement What a talent !!

[@matthewmcintire1514]

Hands down some of the best live sounding drums my ears have ever had the pleasure of hearing!!! WOW!!!

[@bonaqua123]

0:56 "FU*K IT! AAAAARGGHHOOOHYEEEEESSSS!" *shoots a sonic wave of destruction obliterating everyone's minds and feels* Such a cool moment. One of the best vocal performances Devy's done of this song, imo.

[@Goshoonkeys]

How in the holy world could they stay seated, this was an absolutely loaded performance

[@janbakker7889]

at least devin did his best to scream them of their seats

[@daxwax1]

Devin is a living wonder. Cannot get enough of this track especially.

[@into_the_void]

That voice... such a fantastic performance

[@vados_79]

Now i understand why Devin chose You. Very emotional, powerfull and from the heart 🔥💪👏👏👏

[@kamino8240]

Devin vocals are not human

[@kingcyrusking]

the high notes around 6:45, FFS.

[@Darkman24]

the one guy standing on the right side of the audience... good for you! Why more people aren't off their asses is crazy!

[@humanlife808]

I'm glad you're the drummer man. Great energy & doing an old classic mad justice!

[@DarbyTodd]

Thanks man. We play Australia in a month. Can’t wait to hit the stage with these amazing musicians again!

[@LadySereM]

been a fan for ages, this is the best Deadhead version ever. great job Darby ❤

[@polydactylstrangle]

Unreal performance, nice one man.

[@musemuser777]

Devin is always incredible... Thanks for the good quality upload...🤘 🔥🎸🔥

[@DarkPhantomSky]

Hell yeah, love the energy.

[@josephallevato7188]

Just in awe at this mans vision. Amazing music! Love it man!

[@TheCoronaMortis]

Great sounding mix on the drums dude. Would love to hear the drums isolated! Edit: the energy is ridiculous for a “slow” song. Takes it to another level. The break before the huge sounding chordal bridge in the middle always gives me chills.

[@fernsehdesign]

its sports…

[@njslmn]

Thanks Darby! Sounds fantastic. It's an absolute pleasure to have seen you guys play together

[@Jaap-Relou]

That drum sound 💥🤯🔥

[@crsoest1]

Great view Darby! Been a fan ever since the Tampa Townsend/DT/Animals concert last year.

[@Bunglegirl11]

Makes me even more excited for the Melbourne show! ❤

[@AnthonyGreenMountain]

The last scream at 7:35 got me, it is outstanding; it's brutal, but at the same time it conveys pain. 100% sure that this over here is the best Deadhead version ever recorded.

[@beckyscott5596]

An amazing musician and human. Meeting you in Cleveland after the show was the perfect ending to a fantastic night! Thank you for all you do!

[@adyslexicgnome2233]

Weird watching the audiance in Los Angeles, everyone seated calmly, apart from one bloke in the vest to the right! Wouldn't have liked being behind him. Awsome as always!

[@0verload]

Awesome drum performance. I can see you very much play with passion, you definitely give those drums a beat down at times :) Devin is still killing it too with the vocals. Thanks for sharing this performance.

[@davejohnross]

That track is sacred ground. You owned it👌🤘

[@lubomirkotov3472]

amazing drummer

[@TaraRyze]

Hell yeah Darby! Killed it! 🙌🏻🐙

[@MattORec]

OMG, I love to watch you playing!

[@stillbirthmetal]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@michaeldemertzi5973]

Thankyou for posting! Hoping you're coming to the upcoming Australia shows

[@DarbyTodd]

See you there.

[@MrHeruwidiyanto]

amazing thank you

[@simondaniels4176]

Fabulous

[@daveking9393]

Thanks for sharing! Enjoyed it!

[@LaVozStudios]

Is that Mike Keneally on guitar??😮

[@rethils]

For Darby!

[@stevericardo_drummer]

Hell yeah, just awesome!!!!!

[@mikecottondrums]

Sounded great as always bro!

[@MykeLewisMusic]

You know how when bands change a member and there's always that period of adjustment before you're sold on the new guy? This was sale. This was the best version of this song I've ever heard.

[@vincegedeon6583]

This new drummer

[@Emmadeleon0307]

Watched them live in Orlando and Darby was fucking solid! 🔥

[@BrenainnJordan]

killing it!

[@williamboyle8918]

Kit / snare sound killer ! Drumming ok🤪

[@davidlatimer3091]

Killer man..:)

[@sonnyflint]

What’dya use to film Darby? Is that a phone? Thanks

[@DarbyTodd]

Just my go pro. It’s an old 7.

[@sonnyflint]

@@DarbyTodd ah thanks Darby. You get a great result with it 👍🏻

[@HamBoozled]

I can't believe the entire audience is just sitting there. What on earth is going on? Is this normal in LA?

[@MoonmanSpacejam]

how come you play with coated heads some times, then clear ones?

[@DarbyTodd]

On the last tour I decided to try every head that Remo made. We swap the tom heads every few shows. After trying everything I realised that clear Remo Emperors are my fave head.

[@iossukke]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤘

[@OmegaSeraphim]

he definitely has an awesome voice. however, this performance was not his best. but he powered through.

[@MladenGavric]

Are they f****** sitting down????!! What kind of a Simple Jack sh** is that? You are at the metal concert people - Dance, headbang! Move at least!

[@TugomaHughJohnson]

Insanely good drumming. Hope to see y’all come to Massachusetts again soon.

[@shelster9967]

Sounds very Deftones-ish. Good jam. Drummer crushes.

[@tobasama]

holy shit that moshpit sure is doing the music justice. not!

[@Bunglegirl11]

There’s one guy in there I noticed who stood up! What a legend! 😅

[@user-zp4ge3yp2o]

It's not exactly a moshing song. If people want to sit and let the sound wash over them then they can

[@intodust2]

@@user-zp4ge3yp2odefinitely the way I’d be if I was witnessing this live.

[@vincegedeon6583]

Its good song but too repetitive its constantly same thing

[@jjakji2078]

Such boring music. I don't even understand how it's considered prog. I saw this gig in Denver at Mission Ballroom. Animals and Dream Theater were 10x better.

[@dixienormus6941]

I don’t get Devin Stuff at all…. Like who is this even for? It sounds like the worst parts of Iron Maiden mixed with opera.

[@dwaynebrietzke]

He has such a wide variety of genres in his music, from the most brutal death metal with his Strapping Young Lad stuff, to almost easy listening ambient style music with his Casualties of Cool stuff and everything in between, he has something for everyone.

[@Bauke1234]

Thought the same but didn't want to post a negative comment. But every bar I just go, "And now we'll get,.....oh, the same generic riff again. Alright. Maybe the next bar then. Nope, the same riff again. Okay then." It just keeps going. No structure, no instrument I want to listen to, nothing. It's like teenage metal from people who can't play their instruments, played by people who can play their instruments. Very weird.

[@The_Cyberz]

U sound boring

[@aaronpotton2641]

The only song I like is Bastard but I love the stuff devin did with "Strappjng young lad"

[@DarbyTodd]

It's perfectly cool to not like something, although I really don't hear the Iron Maiden reference at all. Fortunately for us there are plenty of people that do like the music!