Devin Townsend - All Hail the New Flesh - 70000 Tons Of Metal 2020

[@lewy_g_official]

The only metal vocalist I know of who's voice gets better the older he gets.

[@me4tgr1ndr]

I think randy blythe is pretty good even now

[@82habbal30]

Derrick Green of Sepultura became better too.

[@Yek0ms]

@@me4tgr1ndr when I heard Randy recently he sounded so tired and weak.. Not to mention that all Randy does is screaming (low screams, occasional high screams too, rarely growls) while Dev sings in a tons of different styles,, screams (from low to ultra-impossible high screams) and plays guitar at the same time. I love LoG but I would never compare these two guys.

[@Procyon58]

Warrel Dane (RIP)

[@Aaron_Gentry]

Mikael Akerfeldt from Opeth fits this description. Instead of his voice going downhill as he gets older, his voice gets better and better :)

[@iliketoaty]

I'm headbanging on the toilet right now

[@andrewdavid1161]

Ha! Me too... lol

[@Kevin.Kelly.]

Losers

[@fmilton20]

All Hail the New Flush!!!

[@bvaia]

I've waited for this moment for what seems a life time

[@reptarien]

Devin would appreciate this heavily (lol)

[@kb4110]

Guitars - Wes Hauch (ex-The Faceless/Black Crown Initiate) Bass - Kyle Konkiel (Bad Wolves) Drums - Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth/ex-Soilwork)

[@J-L79]

I was about to ask who they were. I really wish I could have seen SYL live the original, when Devin had dreads

[@kb4110]

@@J-L79 the Skullette live was frighteningly amazing

[@J-L79]

@@kb4110 I wouldn't call it a skullette but I've personally wasn't as bad, but been there when as a metal head you won't accept the signs of balding when hair thinning starts but you still believe it to be a glorious head of hair until there's nothing left but to shave, or looking like Floki from Vikings when it grows again. Haha...

[@J-L79]

@@kb4110 would have been cool to see Jed, Gene and Byron play.

[@MegaJiiRo]

Dirk is a fricking beast. Just watch this playtrough of Soilworks song. Holy hell flawless. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmqbmXdoq6aqrtE

[@UponThisAltar]

Holy hell his vocals sound amazing with his years of singing perfection. SYL reunion tour please.

[@minkorrh]

I'm relatively new to DT having dived in around 2020 or so. I'm 56 and heard his name long ago when I lived in BC but wasn't into the scream at that point. You nailed it. His voice has become much better and refined/controlled since SYL. You can see he's 'grown up' since then also lol. SYL had that raw energy and IDGAF that only ages 20 to 35 can give you depending on your lot in life and childhood etc. He hasn't lost the energy as his live stuff is off the friggin scale. I was too lazy to go and see him with Dream Theatre and Animals as Leaders when they came here. I'm an idiot.

[@Houldey]

Never once imagined i'd be kicking off 2020 with new HD footage of live Strapping Young Lad. So glad to see Dev return to this material and seem happy whilst doing so - I hope he's had a blast playing it again.

[@MegaJiiRo]

Well its still not SYL. Just their song. SYL was more than just Devin.

[@HRRRRRDRRRRR]

@@MegaJiiRo Sure as shit ain't SYL if Gene isn't there.

[@bubbagidrolobidoo6730]

@@MegaJiiRo Devin WAS the strapping young lad, he wrote the shit there is no strapping without devin

[@KudoOne]

Ain't that the truth

[@saberwolfe6363]

The nature of SYL is irrepressible

[@craigroaring]

But the phoenix can fly only when its feathers are grown.

[@GahMehGrrrr]

@@craigroaring 🔥

[@k5elevencinc0]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@bjornlakenstrazen2186]

IT'S IN YOUR NATURE

[@craigroaring]

Man it's great to see Devin doing SYL material.

[@ericasw28]

and smiling about it too !

[@RickGrimesS5]

His best material.

[@acgm046]

From the tone of some of his recent interviews, he said he's getting tired of being afraid of playing SYL, so he's coming to terms with those songs and he'll probably include some of them in his concerts.

[@trendmassacre8423]

@@acgm046 If not, gather Jed, Gene (if available) and Byron for a one off tour for a couple months!

[@acgm046]

@@trendmassacre8423 he has also mentioned that he wouldn't get together the old band, although it'd be amazing if he did!

[@molfie]

If only people knew just how influential SYL and Devin has been on the metal music industry since day dot.

[@philwhiting5625]

I do hope he continues to do SYL stuff. There's something really special about Strapping Young Lad.

[@HKRocks]

YES! ..... I agree

[@HKRocks]

Would be cool to see a new album and tour too tbh before it's too late

[@k5elevencinc0]

AGREED!!!!!! 🔥💯

[@RickGrimesS5]

Yeah exactly

[@FatFredyFreak]

City is the high water mark when it comes to heavy music IMO, tho I know some prefer Alien or even New Black. I love the crazy experimental stuff he's been doing lately but a return to the heavy for heavy's sake in your faceness of SYL, even for a single album, would be more awesome than there are words to describe.

[@deabreu.tattoo]

this man is unbelievable. it's impossible. he's better live than on the record. if I ever saw this live, I don't think I would be able to even headbang with my jaw so hard on the floor.

[@chey7TH]

He's so much better than he was 15 years ago. And even that was epic. I love love love this man.

[@FtheLeftSF]

always been great!

[@thegoodguy44]

He was incredible 15 yrs ago. What are you talking about?

[@RickGrimesS5]

@@thegoodguy44 I agree. Devin has always been incredible

[@chey7TH]

@@thegoodguy44 I know. That's why I said that that was epic as well hah. ;p

[@michaelwagner2791]

more vocal prowess

[@2secondslater]

Jeez it would be great to see Gene Hoglan back behind the kit.

[@HKRocks]

Dirk is just as good tbh though .... And gene hoglan is busy with testament

[@garyhill4212]

@@HKRocks ... Some Samus addition live with be otherworldly BEAST 🔥🦇👺🦇🔥

[@HKRocks]

@@garyhill4212 I'd say Dirk and Samus666 are both equally as good drummers that could pull this style off ..

[@HolyDiver1]

I wonder why Devin and Gene have never worked together since 2006. Has the timing just never worked out or something?

[@serrisdaylor1015]

@@HolyDiver1 an interview some time ago, Dev said that he did ask Gene to do Empath, but the general vibe he got was Gene was more interested in it from a business perspective than he was interested from a musical/personal standpoint... So it kinda put him off working with him. Dev is definitely an Artist's artist, which I like, though I do wish he'd do a one off or something some day!

[@samharvey3241]

I'll never forget the night I saw SYL at the Highbury Garage in 1997. The support band was Devin Townsend doing Ocean Machine, the dream, a very loud, heavy dream 😏

[@matthewskanes7074]

Lucky lucky bastard. I can only imagine how good that must have been...

[@jasonlinton5601]

I was there! This was the loudest gig I have ever been too. So fucking loooooouuuuuudddd!

[@samharvey3241]

@Gina Doll Yes he did. The support was supposed to be medulla Nocte but they didn't show up. So he filled in by playing Ocean Machine. That's a fact..

[@federicoguazzonedipassalac350]

Just imagine being in Devin´s shoes. You can play the -amazing- mellower music you enjoy this days. And if the mood strikes, you have the whole catalog of SYL right at your fingertips, complete with the sound and talent to deliver it at any moment.

[@Morill128]

Holy shit, it's actually happening!

[@TowerOfGlower]

Dude. I was at that show just to the right of center! That show blew my socks off. Long Live The New Flesh!

[@randyhalfway]

Can't believe he sings this song so well after all this time!

[@ChuckBeefOG]

Somehow he seems to get better as time goes on.

[@randyhalfway]

@@ChuckBeefOG I agree. I personally think he sounds better in his 40s than he did in his 30s. Pretty remarkable.

[@MrSamfonseca]

Incredible

[@J4ymichaels]

He's not drunk, stoned or high anymore.

[@Megawatt]

J4ymichaels that seemed to be the turning point for him.

[@paskajuzzy]

I am moister than an oyster right now, holy shit!!

[@Jimjolnir]

moister than an oyster I like the way you think xD

[@J1mmyF1ngers1]

YES!!! YEEEEEEEEEEEEES I hope he keeps this heavy momentum for Bloodstock 2020! Cannot wait to get a taste of 'the lad' live :D Welcome back HeavyDevy

[@heemlik]

i mean i think the set will be mostly syl stuff as the voting think ... i mean i know most of my ten votes where

[@danielssonsgarage]

@@heemlik mine too, like prob the rest 99%

[@J1mmyF1ngers1]

@@danielssonsgarage It is a comforting thing, when the fate of his setlist is in the hands of the fans... we all know that we want him to bring the thunder!

[@Krofius]

He said volume 2 which will be the summer festival season, will consist of a mixture of SYL and DTP/DTB stuff.

[@voidabstraction]

I wish they'd do a full SYL tour!

[@Writhgaar]

I was already bummed I missed this 70000 tons cruise.. but now I feel as if I've been crushed by 70000 tons because I missed this. On the other hand. YESSSS THIS AMAZING. this is a really important video to me.

[@-LOST-eb5xz]

It’s awesome seeing that Lord Voldemort is alive and well!

[@zephyr30]

Dirk and Devin playing some SYL!

[@allan-shephard]

Awesome! My fave SYL song. Saw them in Brisbane back in '97. Highlight of the Livid Festival for me. Damn Devin is a great singer. \m/

[@lancepage1914]

That's awesome. I was way too young to attend that set but I heard it was killer. I caught them the album after City at the Arena when I was 18.

[@NapalmdencH]

The Grumpy Old man appears at 1:41 😂😂😂

[@DogBoots77]

One of the best metal tracks of all time. And best albums. Absolutely fantastic!

[@ThyRecneps]

OMFG Yes!!! Thank You Devin for this masterpiece to come back live.

[@netslow]

Man, I had to wait more than 10 years to hear these tunes again. Just awesome!!!! 🔥🔥🤘😎 #devintownsend #syl

[@clintfu]

Dirk completely nails Hoglan's parts! Not that we'd ever doubt he couldn't ;)

[@Duncan_Idaho_Potato]

To all those people hoping that this might mean a SYL reunion, Devin has said on many occasions that he doesn't see it happening EVER. He said that while SYL was always a big hit at festivals, their headlining shows would sometimes only have 50 people in the audience, and that people look back at SYL through "rose-tinted glasses". I think he's only willing to play a few SYL songs NOW (which he said he'd never do) in shows where he's MOSTLY playing non-SYL music. If he did a SYL reunion, he'd have to play nothing but SYL, and based on what I've read over the years, I'm almost positive he will NEVER do that again.

[@acidalwinter]

He also played SYL songs in retinal circus, so its not something new, check it out if you havent !!

[@thegreatpoo2electricboogal318]

Holy shit. I haven't missed my opportunity to see this live after all these years. 😍

[@BurrenSHdrums]

This band's creativity is unparalleled

[@lancepage1914]

I have been a Devy fan for 20 years. This man is unstoppable. He is also top bloke.

[@christinesonoeyes]

It fucking hurts that I missed this cruise.. but I can't stop watching these videos. fuckk

[@scottnixon9236]

Holyshit SYL gonna tour again? Please please please please!! Wahoo !

[@Lady_RobinHood]

2021 I'm still in love with SYL thier songs are just a violation of my senses and I fucking love it ❤️❤️

[@speckon]

Hearing Devy doing SYL in 2020 is the best thing ever to happen this year!

[@FanaticDrummer]

SYL songs must be so perfect live now that he can do the cleans and screams so clean. It was rough early on but now hes perfected his voice

[@FurnaceFuneral84]

I love this man.

[@johnvanoevelen2]

ALL HAIL THE NEW FLEEEEEEESH!!!!

[@as5a900]

It's great seeing Devin playing this song again, but it seems a little tame compared to SYL's blistering performance of this at 2006 Download festival with the skullet and Gene Hoglan on drums.

[@richardjack396]

I was there in '06, it was mighty good

[@me4tgr1ndr]

Maybe because he's a little more sane now lol

[@rcow666]

Out of the countless shows I've been to over the past 20+ years, that 2006 SYL Download set is the one that stands above all others.

[@Cheese797]

@@rcow666 Every once in a while I just have to put that on and experience it in its KZbin glory. Being there in person is one of those "lightning in a bottle" occurences. Wasn't expected, never gonna happen again

[@Derekthepersonable]

Bit tamer but his voice is way better here by a large margin

[@MrWizwag]

i am so fucking happy this exists, thank you

[@pekkalaitinen8769]

FUCK YES. Been waiting literally since 2008

[@wrok88]

Yeahhh, great to see HevyDevy back at it! I've seen him on the Empath tour last year, but found the impact of the heavier songs somewhat lacking. With these artists there's definitely enough bang!

[@Hallowedpoint85]

I was lucky enough to see them live back in the day with fear factory when byron and gene were playin in both bands at the same time it was amazing and I hope to see them all get back together and do another tour

[@KhordLizardMage]

Crowd surfing on a floating ship, there just seems like the potential for something tragic to happen!

[@SvendleBerries]

Can never go wrong with some good ol Strapping :D

[@elliusagi]

He is so full of life and smiles easilly, I wonder if he has ever seen something so absurd going on in the audience he has lost his cool and just laugh to them 😂 Devin's laugh is amazing 💜

[@connermcgoat7594]

" my god god bless strapping young lad because I have become a grumpy old man" haha. I tell my self this when I play it on guitar.

[@educostanzo]

This is just monumental.

[@frdmstnggt99]

I messed my pants! I just learn to ply this song last month and here he is playing it in 2020!

[@wi11.0w1sp]

So good to hear SYL music again!

[@m00rtin4]

wtf!? how? why? these 2 dudes look like byron and jed aswell lol. tho easy to tell its dirk on the drums :) cant complain tho :)

[@psycold]

Devin said he was ready to revisit the SYL material because he was "sick of being afraid of it".

[@Noshimonoriku]

Wes Hauch on guitar

[@baax]

They fucking smashed that! He sounds incredible doing this epic material.

[@k5elevencinc0]

AHTNF a timeless classic!! 😍🔥💯

[@SteveRicardo777]

Thanks for sharing!!!!!!

[@Jimjolnir]

I really enjoyed this! I hope there are more SYL live songs featured in his shows. Too much to ask for We Ride live. Fuuuuu.....

[@thepassenger6499]

Just Devy being heavy! :D Love this guy!

[@AAVVVAAADDAAAKAAADAVRAAA]

I'm just glad he is imbrasing it again... compared to the first 3years after syl where he said he didn't associate himself with that anumore

[@mattkennedy9308]

He's got genuine bipolar disorder and peak SYL was before he sorted himself outproperly. It's taken a while to get the negative connations out if the music. Also why he doesn't really play with those guys snymore.

[@dvstinjames]

It was so great to see this song being played in 2020, but god watching the rest of these guys on stage is beyond boring. I don't know how you couldn't have found more exciting dudes to play with a master like Devin Townsend.

[@simonl1785]

Utterly excellent

[@chassegardee7694]

HOw the fuck can he stil sing this 20+ years after the release... It's godly.

[@82habbal30]

Let's celebrate, because Devin playing SYL again is huge!

[@richarddeeble09]

Awesome that he's playing strapping young lad stuff again

[@alexlight4178]

DEVIN IS KING

[@MrSamfonseca]

Holy shit, great performance!!

[@chassegardee7694]

This was rather unexpected... Man Devin is whole, and omniscious.

[@interlacedlowtech]

Devin, Wes Hauch, Dirk Verbeuren and...? I don't know who the bassist is but dayum...what a line-up!

[@RickGrimesS5]

Heavy deavy is back!!!!!

[@PaUles90]

It's surreal to see modern-day Dev doing this song. The vocals are amazing, which wasn't always the case in the days of SYL. Kinda bums me that Gene, Jed and Byron weren't there though.

[@stopit2964]

i knew he said he was gonna do it, but it happened. it really, really happened. fucking devin, fuck yeah

[@XxDUSTYxX666]

🤘goosebumps!🤘

[@randyhalfway]

SYL just has a certain irresistible madness to it. Dev still sounds fantastic doing it.

[@SYMPHONYOFHEAVENOfficial]

I wish I could've witnessed this

[@gergelyjaszberenyi391]

This is fucking awesome!!

[@rapscallion52]

sound guy needs to turn up the left kick drum

[@NGDemonSlayer12]

I was wondering why some of the parts sounded off, the second kick is missing

[@julle3553]

Might be that he's panned the left kick on the left side speakers and because its recorded on the other side of the venue it can't be heared.

[@philanaemic]

Sounds like Dirk isn't using triggers. It's not unusual for the left kick to sound slightly weaker, the right foot is doing the vast majority of the work after all.

[@NGDemonSlayer12]

@@julle3553 that is completely pointless considering when you hear drums live it all ends up in the center anyway. Simplest answer, the mic either got knocked out of position, or the sound guy fucked up.

[@NGDemonSlayer12]

@@philanaemic Dirk is a good enough drummer to make his left foot sound as powerful as the right. The mic either got knocked out of position, or the sound guy fucked up. Not on Dirk at all.

[@matmudge59]

Oh my fucking God! I miss going to see strapping all the time... We need a fucking reunion your with Gene and Jed

[@nantan9453]

metal jack sparrow @ 4:48

[@brettkeepin808]

Lol guy looks like Byron playing guitar, guy looks like Jed playing bass 😂

[@Noshimonoriku]

Wes Hauch I think

[@GoatMee]

My first impression also. :D

[@andybekhuis8745]

MASTERRR....ALL HAIL THE NEW FLESH

[@thomasburkhard2784]

Oh my fucking god, how cool is that.

[@kimlygirlx]

miss the skullet and gene hoglan..lol

[@shadowuser00]

Dirk is the fucking man though. Wasted talent in Megadeth unfortunately

[@toprak3479]

Why would anyone miss the skullet when we have Voldemort

[@Absolutely_puck_fakestine]

@@shadowuser00 have you listened to his work in scarve ?

[@shadowuser00]

@@Absolutely_puck_fakestine yep that and Soilwork and his other work he's done with Devin. 🤘

[@Absolutely_puck_fakestine]

@@shadowuser00 The guy is amazing.

[@waywardsuol]

That range

[@tagomagotagomago]

Next song I need now is Oh My Fucking God, Mr. Devin.

[@J-L79]

Awesome

[@mikkywhites397]

Fuck yes, finally he is back

[@lianna3814]

Hey for a "grumpy old man" he's still got it EDIT: also you can hear how much more healthy his singing tactics are ! Stay brutal Dev 🤘🤘

[@Egtt11]

All missing Strapping Young Lad...

[@urineanimal]

Aha lol nice

[@fliesentisch-imperator8185]

2:53 Fuck! Try to sing/scream that shit...Devin you goddamn genius!!!!!

[@davidbrant390]

Man that must hurt Dev to sing that aggressive again!

[@toalewa2296]

As far as I can tell, he’s got a really solid technique for both his clean and harsh singing styles, so I don’t think he’s hurting himself at all! : )

[@ПетрПетров-о9ь3ь]

Insane

[@trendmassacre8423]

These guys added another 55,000 tons to that ship!

[@Frankzoar]

Is that wes hauch on guitar?

[@BlakeMullens]

Yep!

[@aitorr5292]

Wes Madafakin' Hauch!!!!

[@somethinburnin]

Wow I thought Devon said he would never do the SYL stuff again because he was in a better place! Maybe he grew to accept it and does it for the fun and fans!

[@mattkennedy9308]

Yeah, he's got to the point it doesn't mess woth his mental state anymore.

[@DarthMohammedRules]

You sure he didn't just say he wasn't gonna do any new SYL albums/material? I don't recall him saying he was never gonna play any SYL songs live.

[@josephgooch1451]

He has stated before that he was in a bad place in his mind and doesn’t like revisiting that state that’s mostly why he doesn’t play the old strapping stuff anymore but people do go insane when he plays SYL material

[@zigasi86]

epic bro

[@OfWodensFolk]

A legend. A Canadian. bald headed. legend.

[@NikoSavic]

Holy shit!

[@dirtpile]

love it!

[@paulopantera2737]

SYL ITS COMMING