Devin Townsend- Kingdom (REACTION!!!)

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[@PinkMetalHead]

I've never clicked on a video so fast!!

[@LostInVegas]

Well hello madame!!

[@PinkMetalHead]

I love you guys!

[@occupantvillainyoutbreak]

PinkMetalHead reactception

[@muriloninja]

That's because you have experienced the DT rabbit hole and are already too deep to ever return...so seeing others go down the rabbit hole is great stuff eh? Now you know how we felt when you first came across DT : )

[@Hatingmeisconforming]

PinkMetalHead good to see you here, I'm glad they reacted to this.

[@Duncan_Idaho_Potato]

ONe of the funny things about this reaction is that they seem to think that Devin is super-confident and cocky. I don't think I've ever seen another "rock star" who was so openly insecure as Devin Townsend. Devin makes fun of himself mercilessly. His self-deprecating humor is one of the reasons his fans love him so much.

[@wilc9199]

for sure,he seems super cocky on stage but thats his personality hes just being fun and funny and loving life,super humble guy and great human being...

[@Volvandese]

It just goes to show what a good showman he actually is.

[@MrAcidKnight]

Yeah, he's actually a really humble and personable kinda dude. I saw him play an acoustic set in Manchester and like 40% of the show was him chatting with the crowd, telling jokes, getting people involved in the songs and just chilling. Which is ok, because that's kinda why you go to see Devy play in the first place. Cool guy.

[@andrewhart9310]

But dude, that IS his on-stage personality. Of course he does it to disguise his insecurity and emotional/mental health issues. But that IS his persona.

[@andrewhart9310]

Separately, also, from a body language standpoint, they're right: when it comes to owning his musicality, he is very comfortable, confident, and even relaxed. He knows how good he is, even if he simultaneously harbors doubts and reservations.

[@Overton_Windows]

“Most epic solo in EMGtv history!” 4 notes with a wawa pedal; funny dude. I’m not sure people realize he was joking.

[@wuxiagamescentral]

I know right I was like I could play that

[@bennettgirard1047]

I don't know how anybody could not get that

[@sagittarius_a_starr]

Been watching reaction videos to this all morning and non-guitar players Haven't known he's being sarcastic, it's kinda funny. I mean, EMG is a guitar pickup manufacturer, and Devy is a guitar god... adherents know to expect a fun time.

[@timmokoo5679]

Well he was right though. Wasn't it the first solo in EMGtv.

[@sineporfa9053]

People who don't get that have no clue about music.

[@Jaaack7]

So there's actually a good story to this song. He recorded it once before on an earlier album, while he was in the depths of drug abuse and alcoholism, and in that song he was talking specifically about a relationship. After this, he recorded four albums; Ki, Addicted! Ghost and Deconstruction that speaks in depth about his struggles and eventual victory over his previous lifestyle. After this project, which spawned his current band, he recorded the album Epicloud in which he released a new and updated version of Kingdom. In this version, he's speaking directly to the fans that stayed with him throughout it all, reassuring them that he's fine and that he once again has control over his life. The story he tells over the course of his work is really inspiring.

[@s.a.g.8131]

One of the great things about Devin Towsend is his sense of humor ---he was being sarcastic about it being "the best guitar solo" ever. He makes jokes a lot and makes fun of himself. If you ever get a chance to see him live, DO IT. I saw Devin Towsend, Opeth & Gojira on the same tour at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado ---fucking AMAZING.

[@ajptrois6671]

Hyena Womyn I was at that show too!! Such a great night for all 3 bands and so inspiring!! (but I wished dtp got a little more time so they could play “higher” like they did on their headlining show I saw the week before) \m/

[@WesJFin]

I was there too! that concert was incredible. the first I'd heard of DTP and I can't stop listening now!

[@illustrate303]

I was there too!

[@casualguy3938]

Exactly! While the guitar solo was fast, it certainly wasn't the most difficult guitar solo. It was AWESOME!

[@cforevergaming]

I saw DTP and Clutch on NYE 18, and it was transcendent

[@keithchristen8497]

He's not cocky. That's just his sense of humor. Super humble guy. Loving guy.

[@frightenedsoul]

Yup he’s clearly joking because it was actually the third take. When the “epic” solo comes he mentions he messed it up the last take.

[@samnowland4679]

He's not cocky even though he kinda has the right to be with that level of talent. Haha.

[@kazaakas]

Another thing I really like about Devin Townsend is that his screams are so musical. He is actually singing a pitch during his scream. He also does it brilliantly in a few other songs. Even though I love death metal and some black metal, this type of screaming just gives me the chills like nothing else.

[@CyFss]

There's a great video on here of a vocal coach analysing this performance and he mentions this. His distortion is completely unforced. Just takes his great clean voice and adds some vocal fry on top of it with no strain at all.

[@missg534]

Did you mean: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3aQn6BvbLOeiMk

[@4t0m5k]

I know this is an old video, but I really admire his humor and his magnificent way of story telling. March of the Poozers really pulled me in, because that song actually *feels* like you're stomping around in a giant mech. I've had the pleasure of seeing him live, a while a go and everything is just so enjoyable. Even the awkward bit between the warm-up act and the actual act, had this pretend-radio station running through the speaker, voiced by Mr. Townsend himself, through a bunch of characters. Took a stab at some popular culture here and there. The man's a genius on the instruments he plays and he sure loves to play. And it's not just his screaming, it's his thick, quick and heavy riffs that really makes me want to kick some Poozer ass.

[@Ignore14]

Yeah he's on another level as a vocalist, the strained faces he makes during the screams are just for show, he's actually completely relaxed while doing those epic vocals.

[@Dug6666666]

Letter Kenny, AVE. Discovered Devin this weekend on KZbin have been obsessed over the past couple of days. Definitely added to the list I'm from Australia BTW.

[@ac9062]

How Voldemort would've turned out if only Dumbledore had showed up to the orphanage with a guitar.

[@soundofmetal]

Some one needs to do a deepfake of this video with voldermort's face

[@Meister-CJ]

One of the best comments I've ever read. Thankyou man

[@commandercaptain4664]

Devin "who shall not be named" Townsend

[@BeKindToBirds]

I'm dead. Abra Cadabra

[@djlowtek]

"Does he play all the instruments?" - He composes all of the music and he "can" play them but he has a band to play the parts and will get musicians to play on his albums/etc. He is the mastermind/creator/writer/producer/composer of it all though.

[@malakhtikkun3740]

With regards to your question: He composes and produces everything himself, but he has a live backing band he records and tours with. Boy is self taught as well. His entire back catalogue is legendary material. I don't get a cocky vibe from Devy at all though; confidence surely, but very humble dude with a good head on his shoulders. Shook hands with him once, nice guy.

[@pietrayday9915]

I think I'd characterize his attitude a bit more as being comfortable with the niche(s) he's carved for himself, and he's having fun with it. In a business where a lot of people take their image as Serious Business (e.g. the Norwegian Black Metal "scene" through the 1990s), seeing Devin treating his audience like equals who are just there to enjoy the show with him is really refreshing!

[@Boons___1]

Pietyr Ayday Yeah,the few lines at the start of the video is imo purely for comedic reasons. Nothing about cocky attitude at all :D

[@sarcasmoassholio4208]

he's hillarious and sarcastic to cover up the fact that he's uncomfortable. Been listening to devy since steve vai gave him a shot. He's great, way underrated and he's comfortable living in obscurity. They won't get that but they gave him some serious exposure which is all that counts

[@fieryfenderz589]

He's ABSOLUTELY comedic in his intentions. Anything that came off as cockiness here was him trying to make a joke. He made an entire album about an alien that comes to earth and will destroy it unless he is given the best cup of coffee on the planet. His music video for Vampira is the most intentionally campy yet hilarious video I've seen. He doesn't take it too seriously haha.

[@LostInVegas]

Lol! What album is that?

[@pter·o·dac·tyl]

Ziltoid the Omniscient

[@AndBassForAll1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWezZpiKbpV5jKs

[@j.r.williamson5475]

The album Deconstruction is largely a parody of prog metal, too. Definitely doesn't take himself too seriously.

[@J4ymichaels]

Tommy Farnsworth - it's the same every time someone watches this vid. He was being sarcastic because he messed it up twice, but for those who don't know the song already. You can see is their face that they are gutted they didn't see a solo.. I alway feel sorry for them..

[@Jaymerism]

You should have him on your show. He is the nicest, most humble and hilarious dude ever. Plus, Gojira loves him.

[@angiehaddington6462]

Ive met him, i concur, he's such a humble, cool, kind, generous person. His joking 'arrogance' is just part of a really lovely person. Who has had his struggles and used them for forces of good (music) one of my hero's

[@Liz-cmc313]

He's very humble, kind, funny.

[@NZRoflcopter]

I got to witness him fart into a mic once

[@arnezargarian4583]

Don't know if you guys are aware, but the band actually shared this on their facebook!

[@angelspeak13]

He does a lot of his instruments for his demos, but he has a proper band for his recordings (such as this) and for touring.

[@stevenmorgan4153]

what about that strapping young lad?

[@skildude]

If I recall Ziltoid was all him.

[@k0bra3eak40]

The_Misanthrope he isn't the only guy in metal who does that Peter Tatgteren can play all the instrumenrs and does for one of his side projects, although not a full technical master he is more than good enough. While also being one of the more popular producers in Sweden.

[@ThcBanaman]

Kinda funny that he's actually the complete opposite. He even said himself he's doing the self depricating and humorous stuff because he's kinda insecure. He's a super humble down to earth guy and pretty much the opposite of the "I-know-I'm-so-good-dude".

[@Grindhead_Jim]

Can confirm. Dev is the most humble, self-deprecating musician I have ever met.

[@Jasonsz510]

Was going to say the same. And not at all classically trained vocally. Quote Dev “it’s by sheer will power” Amazing talent.

[@Bones12x2]

He is super laid back and humble, but that doesn't mean he doesn't know he's good. Anyone with Devin's skill will naturally emit a level of macho badassery purely by having a natural level of comfort and execution with limited effort.

[@BigDrahma]

Yeah all that bravado is a kind of Andy Kauffman schtick that’s so much fun. I love how good and goofy he can be at the same time.

[@ryukan250]

"He can really sing" understatement of the century. This is about as good as it gets for vocals anywhere in the world in any genre of music.

[@inklanois]

Waiting on "Deadhead" Live at Royal Albert Hall!

[@fegyi001]

+1 for that

[@glootfrootswoot]

Put it on the poll!

[@Liz-cmc313]

I'm waiting too

[@TheRealHaloLover]

It's driving me crazy they haven't reacted barely to anything from him.

[@1JMB1]

I add another +1000 Devin Points to that

[@erickvalverde9444]

He doesn't play all the instruments when recording, but until the last album he used to compose everything. Here are some things to help you better understand Devin Townsend: 1. He's been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and he has been open about it. 2. He has 2 full albums dedicated to a story about an alien trying to take over earth with the mission of finding the best cup of coffee. Ziltoid the omniscient and Z2 dark matters. 3. Please see a picture of his look (specially hair) while playing in strapping young lad. 4. He started his career singing for Steve Vai. 5. This... www.metalinjection.net/av/devin-townsend-orchestrated-a-giant-group-hug-during-his-wacken-open-air-set

[@erickvalverde9444]

I would also suggest you guys check out the band. Diablo Swing Orchestra, they are not as heavy but they blend almost every genre of music you can imagine. I would probably strat by listening to either Voodoo Mon Mour, A Tap Dancer's Dilemma or Blarog Boogie. Y'all need some Avant-Garde Metal in your life haha.

[@Asmodeous213]

Don’t forget when he shoved Jay Leno’s phone in his ass.

[@blackie75]

He's also Canadian, which was another thing he had to overcome.

[@almahperditae]

He did play everything in the first SYL álbum. Except the drums, he use a software to program the drums. But he made everything by himself. And i'm not sure, But i think that in city, he did record everything, Except drums, when Gene join the band. I think, again, not sure, that the other members only join after the recording. When he start playing live. They are already included in the inlay of the recording as part of the band, But i think that they don't record anything

[@oldmanuserphan]

Mox, he said sorry.

[@Infinifry55]

It's funny because Devin Townsend is actually a pretty humble dude, he just likes to joke around a lot. Great vid!

[@FVD]

Having met Devin in person, he is one of the most down to earth dudes you will ever meet! So dedicated to his fanbase. :)

[@lunarly85]

Fabian Lelo he most certainly is! I'm super short so he squatted down for a picture I took with him. 😂 He's hilarious and so down to earth.

[@scottkitchingman9884]

Canada: Beer Hockey Rush Devin Townsend You’re welcome.

[@droid1963]

Scott Kitchingman Not necessarily in that order.

[@hackshadows]

Ricky, Julian, Bubbles

[@MunkeyChips]

hackshadows, I was about to say that. lol

[@matthewgodding777]

Celine dion, Justin Bieber, the Ford brothers. For every up there's a down...

[@txabimira7313]

Fucking Sebastian Bach!

[@soundofominous4646]

Opeth - Blackwater Park

[@ZERO126PS2]

Or Bleak. The Moor would be great too.

[@theAngusmaster101]

Or Ghost of Perdition, a classic to start on. Also I feel like they'd really like the grooviness of Ghost of Perdition

[@thomaskasza8387]

Ghost of Perdition, Moonlapse Vertigo, Bleak ... so many to choose from!

[@s0cra13]

Any of those ahah but bleak... :D

[@alphaenemy]

Not that song. It's an amazing song, but not a good introduction. Ghost of Perdition is the best introduction.

[@curtarmmar]

There is nothing more metal than Devin Townsend

[@matthewgodding777]

Curtis Marta devy metal...

[@Tangento]

FAR BEYOND METAL kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX3YlIqfrqemgM0

[@elizabethharalson7903]

Sometimes less is better. More like Metallica would sound better to me, because the structure of the song, seems to me, is lost in the noise.

[@Mike4891w]

Devin Townsend is a super cool guy. I've met him multiple times and he's always really, really nice. I also met beav (bass) and Ryan (drums) and talked to them for about 20 minutes. All absolutely fantastic people to meet and nerd out with!

[@angiehaddington6462]

I couldn't agree more. My experiences were totally the same.

[@FearAbsence]

He's an awesome musician and an hillarious comedian. He's so sarcastic, like that guitar solo is stupidly simple, and that's why he said it's the most impressive solo ever. I've seen him live 5 times, and he always cracks jokes, he's so freaking humble. Love that dude.

[@RayAtchley]

Yeah that's why it kind of bugged me that they were saying he's cockey and stuff. He doesn't really think he's better than anyone that's just his comedy.

[@bryanguilford5807]

Yeah the reason he said it was my first take not third was because he was joking and it was actually his third take.

[@MetalandMGS]

Well, it is their first time watching anything to do with Devin. I'm sure if they took more time to watch some interviews or more live shows, they'd instantly know that he isn't cocky, just goofy.

[@euanharrison7125]

Dude could easily moonlight as a standup comedian. Fucking easily

[@Solaaace]

[@rgshredder570]

FYI. He was being sarcastic about it being the most epic solo in EMGtv history since it was a simple solo but he is a serious shredder, he used to play with Steve Vai. Next you guys must so OPETH!!!! You will be blown away by the transitions more than any metal song yet..

[@timmokoo5679]

I know he was joking but at the same time wasn't this basically the first EMGtv solo?

[@truedarklander]

Gojira did a song with this guy and Meshuggah's guitarist called "Of Blood and Salt"

[@Toddalotapodamus]

OK. Almost two years. When are you going to react to more Devy?

[@MegaChaikin]

The most remarkable thing about watching Devin playing his ass off with confidence and joy is knowing that he came from years of struggle with substance abuse and the mental health issues that comes with that and has now risen above those circumstances. Watching the brilliance of his playing, and the expressions of love of and confidence in what he is doing is very life affirming. Great, humble guy and a master of his craft.

[@shadowmagician21]

No joke he gave me inspiration to change my life for the better

[@glui2001]

Dev's come a long way. He deserves his success.

[@cinlocybin]

My heart raced when I logged onto youtube and saw this video! Had butterflies in my stomach the entire time! I've been posting 'Devin Townsend' on almost all your metal reaction videos! haha

[@kazaakas]

Me too lol, I wouldn't be surprised if the hundreds of requests came from like 10 people haha

[@mementomori9781]

cinlocybin me too🤣

[@glui2001]

Finally!

[@glui2001]

Alan Stinchfield He made a bigger name for himself in Strapping Young Lad years back. Slowly building the DTP name the last 10 years. I would say he was the greatest artist most ppl never heard of for a period of time 😀

[@timothymccormick3032]

Sin I'm at the guy's got talent but he's really cloney and kind of generic compared to what I grew up with I'm out of 80s I don't know if the guys like Michelangelo bottaio that does solo stuff Dream Theater all kinds of other bands I just don't see how he sticks out so much maybe you can explain it to me Compared to the rock gods that founded metal that I grew up on I just don't see it just honest opinion 😋

[@jamesdenby9900]

For whatever reason I never heard of Devin township project I love that two non metal fans introduced a fan of metal to d.t.p. nothing better then going through a new artists catolog thank you guys. Keep up the awesome work. Much L&R

[@monkeyrobotsinc.9875]

township? smh.........

[@anthonybowman7216]

Your in luck, there are like 28 albums to look through! 😂

[@PhantomOfTheMall]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devin_Townsend_discography

[@Fenrizan]

He actually can play many instruments except for the drums as far as I know. He even recorded the choir by stacking up multiple voice recordings. Devin Townsend is famous for this so called "Wall of Sound". He is also considered a musical genius by many famous artists.

[@jbasti227]

Devin Townsend - Deadhead (Live at Royal Albert Hall)

[@muriloninja]

Christ, anything from that performance will work...Bastard is a good choice though!

[@Gary_Hines]

This.... just this...

[@XXXXFILIPXXXX]

one of the greatest songs i have ever heard

[@TheRealJosephCabrera]

Joseph Bastidas Yes!!!!

[@turbined]

Yes, yes, YES! Best DTP performance ever. If that doesn't make you a fan you just flat out don't like DTP.

[@kingdouchebag3176]

FYI, he normally plays with a full band. What you've watched is an EMG product showcase, (EMG makes active pickups for guitars commonly used by metal bands) with a focus on the guitar and the installed "EMG 81" and "EMG 66" pickups.

[@AcousticSerenity]

Im convinced Devin came from another universe to give us the best music imaginable. His music and humor go hand in hand. Great review guys

[@ErikStone1]

He does play all the instruments himself. I saw him perform live when he was still a teenager...he was the lead singer for Steve Vai's band! Not only a great singer, but you should really hear him shred on guitar...he was trading licks with Vai note per note and holding his own. Great talent!

[@NordicTXPK]

Fun thing about Devin Townsend, I went to see him live a few years back, he sat down on the edge of the stage and waited for every single fan to come up and shake his hand before he got off the stage.

[@horsecalledbobo]

Devin is the man, one of the best live shows I've ever seen, such great showmanship and the dude is also hilarious to boot.

[@sineporfa9053]

Music is not a competition, lads. He is an entertainer and is having fun. There is nothing cocky or arrogant about him, he is an incredible dude. Even though he is technically good, he doesn't give a shit about that. He just wants to express something, like every artist.

[@sethdunlap9868]

Thank you for featuring Devin Townsend... this dude is probably the most talented guy ever. So worth the love you have shown!!!

[@krobertson68w]

Devin Townsend is a legend for a reason. The man decided to live his life sober, but as a result had to re-learn how to write music without drugs. This song is a result of that, and the man's still got it. Fantastic dude, and fantastic muscician, really glad you're branching out to include stuff like this with your reaction videos. Love you guys and what you do! Check out Avantasia - The Scarecrow

[@PandemonicHypercube]

This song predates him giving up drink/drugs (the original was on his Physicist album) . The vocals on the Epicloud version (and the way he sings it live nowadays), are far better though. And I think his live performances are a hell of a lot better these days, he can consistently hit the high-notes in a way that wasn't always true before. Not that his performances before were bad by any stretch of the imagination, but I think he's really improved since he quit the booze/drugs.

[@J4ymichaels]

Bryan Robertson - so true mate..

[@ThrashAlpha]

I've never subscribed to a channel so fast in my life. Great reactions my dudes! Devin Townsend is a God!

[@nilMusic85]

"Does he play... ALL.. the instruments?" It's called " The Devin Townsend Project " for a reason. Dude's a genius.

[@01theyounggun]

M Arkless haha it’s funny because he didn’t

[@thedronedownunder3919]

It's a 5 piece band, dude.

[@rebeccaben-avraham410]

He can play guitar, bass, and keyboard.

[@commandercaptain4664]

EPIC ROCK BATTLES: the Devin Townsend Project VS the Alan Parsons Project. BEGIN!

[@lucassmith1886]

@@commandercaptain4664 lol the battle of the projects. And I don't mean projects in the classic sense lol

[@SilentKiller171]

"Have you mastered anything in your life?" "Fucking up..." 100%

[@drumbasher]

Devin fronted a band call Strapping Young Lad...you guys would enjoy them as well. One song called "Love", that shit is epic!

[@stevenmorgan4153]

oh yes.

[@kultenhughes3585]

With gene fuucking hoglan

[@robthorne2077]

Love would be good. Maybe Almost Again or Wrong Side, too!

[@iwilltouch]

The first S.Y.L album he played every instrument and then for the second album he formed a bestial band! Super talented band. He said many times that SYL was his way to drop all the rage inside him

[@robthorne2077]

Emiliano Lezcano and he was dealing with his bipolar disorder and drug use for the bulk of the time he fronted the band. Which is one of the reasons he gives for not wanting to ever revive the band, because that mindset is over and it would be contrived.

[@cohenbailey]

My god there’s a thousand Opeth requests

[@LostInVegas]

😂

[@DigitalPadawan]

harlequin forest is right!

[@gnarkilleptic4871]

Opeth sucks

[@RPMguitar92]

Ghost of Perdition is the overwhelming request. I think it'd be an awesome Opeth song for them to delve into

[@DigitalPadawan]

Ghost is a great song but I feel that Harlequin shows more range

[@nylonpython]

I love that you're talking about truly mastering something while he's playing bar chords in Open C.

[@jazzad]

Everyone may not realize it but it takes balls and humility to get out of your comfort zone and open candidly to new universes. Rock on guys.

[@AndrewJBoyd87]

DT is far from cocky in real life, he has a stage persona that fits him and his tone, and it has evolved over the years from Strapping Young Lad to DTP and everything in between. Best way to describe him is he is self aware and tongue in cheek. He does usually have a direction for each instrument and might write what will be played, but I think the Ziltoid album is the only one where he "plays" every instrument, but the drums were synthetically done from a computer program dubbed "the drum kit from hell". Other than that, he is a master in the craft and process of writing, recording, editing and performing music live. He is also a master in the sense that he has tons of different styles that he is capable of writing. If you go down the Hevy Devy rabbit hole, you will find amazing things.

[@tierrahudson9172]

never heard of this man prior to this but wow! this was bomb! 😳👏🏽

[@facelessandnameless]

Tierra Hudson So awesome that you enjoyed it! Ive been such a big fan for years. It’s so cool they did this.

[@tierrahudson9172]

yeah it was cool! i liked it.

[@alphaenemy]

Devy is the greatest musician alive and despite the fact that he knows how good he is (as pointed out by the Lost In Vegas guys), he's a very humble, honest, and friendly human. I've met him several times and it's legit. He's just a crazily talented guy that loves music.

[@TheKarret]

Check out his albums: Addicted, Epicloud and Deconstruction; just wonderful stuff. He's got a crapton more, but those are the ones I get stuck on. And the song Vampira from Synchestra. X'D

[@tierrahudson9172]

alphaenemy yeah the fact he can back up how great he really is, it’s kinda awesome! i am considering so more stuff from him!

[@themusicgraveyard600]

Everyone's talking about Devin, rightfully so, he's extraordinarily masterful indeed, and lets not forget the masterful Gene "The Atomic Clock" Hoglan on the kit. 👏🏻🎉

[@squirrelroberts6354]

Only for Strapping though. This would've been Ryan Van Poederooyen. Another incredible drummer.

[@davegoldsmith173]

I have to come back to this video, and thank you guys for introducing me to DT. His music has been beyond instrumental in saving my life, no lie. I know this is supposed to be entertaining, which it is, but once in a while something magic happens. thanks for that

[@paulie_g_]

I've never been through KZbin comments for any channel more than Lost In Vegas - it started out as curiosity to see what people were suggesting but I'm now discovering so much cool shit, it's amazing! I'd never heard Opeth before and they are so fuckin good! Lot of love for Ghost of Perdition, I think the LIV guys will enjoy dissecting that one, but Deliverance, that ending is pure perfection. Just puts me in a trance every time I hear it. If it came to a vote, I'd go Deliverance, but either way, I think some Opeth should be on the agenda soon for our boys George and Ryan ;)

[@paulie_g_]

In fact, listening to it again now, it has to be Deliverance! That tune is fucking genius!!! From 9:38 onwards, I can see George's groove face already XD

[@TheAskald]

Nice to see a new Opeth fan. I discovered them 10 months ago and I don't really listen anything else anymore, every new band I discover are so inferior. It's suck. Deliverance would be great, indeed, but it's gonna be Ghost Of Perdition

[@FreqsTV]

Great episode guys, Devin is the real deal. And he has a terrific band that he plays with and works with a lot of musicians beyond the band as well. and although he made the joke about "the greatest guitar solo", devin is a bonafide guitar god. please check out more of his stuff!

[@ObscureKaraoke]

Devin is love....Devin is life....

[@StickDastardly]

I absolutely LOVE watching reactions to this video. I only subbed up to you guys a couple years ago, so I missed out on this one until it popped up in my recommended today. instant click!

[@LifeHawkeye]

Guys thank you for sharing this content you guys are one of my favorite channels on KZbin! I’m a pretty seasoned metal head and all around appreciator of music in general, but I’ve actually learned about a lot of new artists I like by watching your channel so thank you guys! It’s also worth noting how much intelligence, patience, humility, sense of humor, and charisma you guys both have to be able to do a channel like this. Seriously speaks volumes about both of you as people. I wanna be more like you guys!

[@mikebrutal2743]

Lol, i love you guys. You recognize talent when you see it. Glad u finally checked this out.

[@johanbothma8031]

Do DEADHEAD next!!!!! Live at Royal Albert Hall!! Please!

[@trscsaeg]

Yes please

[@christopherweafer6651]

More likes^^

[@MsLastCaress]

My friend surprised me with a meet and greet with him for my birthday, before the show. It was myself, my friend and one other guy. Devin is one one of the kindest, most down to earth people. After talking to him for about 45 minutes, he signed everything for us and took pictures. This song (Kingdom) wasn't on their setlist for that night. I was standing at the front of the stage and he yelled down to me "what do ya wanna hear?!" Then they played it. NIGHT MADE! Beavis and Dave are awesome guys too!

[@ColinFurness77]

Devin Townsend is a (Canadian) legend, and from what I understand, he's a nice and humble guy. I met him once at the Vancouver (BC, Canada) airport, and he was quite gracious. The comedic act he puts on (all of the time), to me, epitomizes Canadian tongue-in-cheek, read-between-the-lines, sarcastic humour. Seen him live 4 times. Once with his solo^ band, and 3 times with Strapping Young Lad. He's so much fun to watch. Check out his early work with guitar legend Steve Vai. He is not playing all the instruments.

[@55cyanide]

Now for the logical progression, you both HAVE to check out Devin Townsend - Deadhead (Live at the Royal Albert Hall) ;)

[@alphaenemy]

Yup. That's where it needs to go next.

[@ChrisOBrien88]

This is my favorite channel. Getting introduced to a lot of things ive never heard before. Love you guys all the way from Ireland

[@peterguymckay3333]

Chris O'Brien I like that name.You should see the Movie Kill the Irishman.If you are Irish I think you will like this movie.It a gangster movie a lot like goodfellas.Check it out if you can.I am American myself I was born a Mc Kay.Maybe one day I'll get to go to Ireland.

[@fausimo]

I miss strapping young lad :(

[@bradcoxva]

Truer words have never been spoken

[@LandPirate1]

Sames

[@Battledwor]

Devin Townsend plays "only" Guitar and voice, he tours and records with such great musicians like Anneke Van Giersbergen. He started his career when he was 21 singing for Steve Vai, then he founded Strapping Young Lad (with Gene Hoglan on drums) before detoxify himself and start his solo projec named Devin Townsend Project.

[@TheJakeUtube]

OPETH-GHOST OF PERDITION

[@ahmadrenawi2844]

Jacob Landin They've done everything but Opeth, it doesn't seem they're gonna do them, screw it.

[@AeroPR]

They did it.

[@kazaakas]

So awesome that this video finally popped up after all the requests (including several from me!). I'll be giving you guys some background about my favorite musician, since you asked so nicely: Devin plays everything except the drums. For the last couple of years he has been very much into bass after focussing on vocals and guitar for over two decades. To me, he seems like a really sensitive person (probably where the talent comes from) and he's had a lot of psychological troubles that he talks about openly. He used to have bipolar symptoms and anxiety problems, but he's doing better and has aged incredibly well as a musician. It is very interesting how his entire musical catalog is a timeline of his emotional development and maturation. He has had a couple of bands in which he is the centerpiece, each one with a bit of a different focus. The guys in his current band have been with him for quite some time and sometimes they record some of the instruments that he's able to play himself too on the albums, while he also sometimes records them himself. But yeah he indeed does guitar, vocals, bass and keys. This was the tip of the Devin Townsend iceberg though. This is like his theatrical masterpiece, but the dude also has some really deep and moving emotional songs from back in the day when he was struggling quite a bit more (Deadhead and Death of Music are two examples (hint hint)). He also did some very relaxed, almost meditational stuff, man he even made a great bluegrass album just a few years back. Oh and also quite a few absolutely insane super-aggressive black/death-ish albums in his darker past. He's a good example of a person with a really vivid and sensitive mind that has given him both some great creative and expressive advantages, but also fucked up his mental health really badly when he was younger. One of the most interesting musicians out there imo. His openness about his issues really makes people understand the depths of his music even better and conquered the heart of many a fan.

[@ThomasTallant]

When he played Brooklyn Bowl, he stepped offstage, bowled a frame, then came back and kept singing.

[@randyhall161]

I subbed. The fact that they actually give opinions during a video and also kinda make the video their own is awesome

[@mahenazrael9565]

Opeth - Bleak Animals as Leaders - CAFO

[@VegasLoungeAct]

Mahen Azrael If they're going to listen to AAL, go with The Woven Web first.

[@sophuz]

You passed Gojira, you passed DTP. Now It would be the perfect time for Opeth. Ghost of Perdition or Bleak are the best intro options

[@jimmysaboter3]

Nope they both suck. Anything from Watershed crashes these dipshit songs

[@jasonyoungblood9359]

I'm rewatching this, 2 years later. Great reaction video!

[@LucasZawacki]

He does not play the drums, but he's a multi-instrumentalist and will often compose and arrange most of the instruments in his songs. This specific live performance he had a backing track, but you guys should watch some of the suggestions from the comment section. Loved the reaction.

[@munmajnebulah]

Opeth - Ghost of Perdition

[@metalman8893]

Miki Nebulah great song but Deliverance is better!

[@globalmedicinalmarijuana5757]

Ghost of Perdition is "Baby's First Opeth". it's the song you play for people to make them go "holy shit" and dig deeper. This is why comments suggesting it are so highly liked.

[@jozza177]

exactly how I got into Opeth, such a great song

[@munmajnebulah]

Reverie / Harlequin Forest THAT ENDING THOUGH!!!!!

[@tms4629]

Opeth - Ghost of Perdition (and Deliverance and Bleak....)

[@googelle7555]

Nothing from Still Life? SHame on you ... :P

[@johanvanoppen1627]

I knew of them, did some research and now I have a new favourite band. Even my wife was blown away

[@leebaxa886]

Devin isn't as cocky-confident as you think. He's an amazing guitarist that actually wants the spotlight spread out. He does encourage Metal with good singers which inspired him in the first place. He self coached himself singing Chris Cornell. His Band was the DTP Devin Townsend Project as you can see, Ryan Van Poederooyen on drums, Brian Waddell on bass, Dave Young on guitar as well, and Mike St Jean on keys. keep listening to them. They were the best band ever

[@rosskuemmel6434]

Lamb of god - laid to rest

[@igottabasketballjones7420]

Ross Kuemmel overlord!!

[@timothymccormick3032]

What if I told you I've been drunk with lamb of God and help promote it shows for them in West Virginia , that was a back when they were in No Name Bar band

[@rosskuemmel6434]

tiphani mccormick I’d say that’s pretty bad ass!

[@timothymccormick3032]

My younger days was kind of crazy but and I miss him but I got the healthy be that kind of crazy anymore got old LOL. But it was always kind of cool to meet the bands when they weren't nobody and then I would be out traveling and see their CD suddenly in Walmart. I was out working in LA and I walk into Hot Topic Rock in the Ontario Mills Mall and see Lamb of God CD and shirts, I was like my God holy s*** the Adler boys got famous. So happy for them

[@ELEMENTSFAN666]

Death - Symbolic, Death is a must.

[@bobmfthomp]

Soycd floyd Second.

[@pepepito3000]

Yes!!!!

[@Twiggyay]

listen to this dude, my dudes.

[@PaulMatthewMusic1]

Devin Townsend should be a guest on Lost In Vegas.

[@Atlas_Redux]

Devin is not classical trained. He learned all the techniques on his own. He just has one of the biggest natural talents there ever has been.

[@zombiexbunny]

It's always fun to see someone having fun with their craft and not taking themselves so seriously all the time 😊

[@SliverCAN]

Love? By Strapping Young Lad. DO IT.

[@bigkevonbass]

So the Lost In Vegas boys know, Strapping Young Lad was an older project of Devin Townsend's.

[@totenkorps]

Yeah, "Detox" by SYL should be a great pick!

[@chucktouchton398]

Oh, FUCK yes!

[@AndrewJShirley]

FUCKING DETOX! YES! Seriously one of the hardest songs ever written.

[@roscopervis]

I love Strapping and have done for 20 years but I'm not sure if they would get it. Zen might be the song. I'd go for something off Accelerated Evolution.

[@jameswyatt6076]

Devin Townsend is the most comical self-depricating dude, which is why his confidence is so funny. If you ever get the chance to see him in any interviews, live, or his online blog of a tour. Always entertaining, even if you're not into metal or whatever.

[@benpugh124]

How does this have only 212,965 views, when about 10 of those are mine? This is one of the greatest individual musical performances of all time, reviewed by the two best guys on the interwebs. Love you guys! More Heavy Devy!

[@jute4970]

Opeth - Ghost of Perdition has to be next!!

[@ActionAwesome]

This!

[@SOTNASful]

Death - Spirit Crusher

[@mnty885]

Oooooow you know what you`re talking about bro...

[@mhugman99]

I love death but you know they’re gonna hate the vocals. Even by death growl standards they’re a pretty acquired taste.

[@Take-the-Ticket]

The best thing to do when faced with Devin is say "okay, right, I'm listening"

[@devinhopkins9652]

He performs live and records with a full band. This video is a demonstration of the pickups he's using in his guitar. I believe on a couple of his albums he recorded all the instruments.

[@redpyramids1]

I. Love. Devin. This dude.....let me put this like this: I LOVE THIS MAN! Every time i listen to his stuff, I smile and smiling is outlawed in the metal community lol. He is a fucking goofball, a guru of sorts, pretty much a hippie and the mad scientist of metal (see strapping young lad). I think your comparison to Jamie Fox was pretty spot on. Musically, this dude has range, and I mean RANGE. Wanna listen to some heavy chaotic shit? Pop on Alien, or SYL or Deconstruction. Wanna listen to some introspective shit? How about Infinity, Synchestra or Accelerated Evolution. Perhaps some feel good pop metal? Spin Sky Blue, Addicted, or Epicloud (the song Grace is simply wonderful). Y’all like New Age music? Even if you don’t, spark a jay and listen to Ghost. Oh did I mention his dark “country” album where he shares vocal duties with the soulful Ché Aimee Dorval called Casualties of Cool? Yeah, he did that. This bold motherfucker put out four records in two years that all sound different. Yep, he did produce them all and handled most of the sounds and samples and instruments (except drums, he sucks at that but is pretty comfortable with a drum machine). Yep, he does all that shit and keeps it humble. Please, if you have a chance, see him live.

[@pietrayday9915]

He also did a "fake" hardcore punk album under the name "Punky Bruster" (along with one "Cheesy Polish Death Metal" song under the name "Cryptic Coroner"), satirizing the silly fads and fashions, and the bandwagon-bands that thrive on goofy extreme music trends and gimmicks! I take it Devin Townsend came from a relatively non-metal town in western Canada, and at some point decided that he wasn't going to win any beauty contests or get taken very seriously in the heavy metal business, so he adopted a sort of "zero-fucks-given" attitude and just does what he wants and has fun with the whole thing, clowning around like he did in the video - he's built up a pretty loyal following that way by word-of-mouth. In regards to the guys' question in the video, I don't THINK Devin does the one-man-band thing, but there have been a number of metal bands that have (including Burzum, Bathory, Mortiis, Nicodemus, Aarni, Igorrr...), and I have a feeling Devin COULD do a one-man-band, if he wanted to. I believe most of the one-man-bands just record in home studios, and don't do touring or anything like that often (I think a couple of them have done the occasional live show with session or guest musicians). I find the sound that Devin's bands usually use kind of weird - it's sort of a huge wall of sound at first, and kind of bewildering to hear, but then a lot of harmony and melody sort of find their way out of the mix, and it starts sounding rather beautiful. Even with the relatively calm and quiet "Casualties of Cool", I can hear some of the same aesthetic.

[@caryballard7857]

I like you guys, I'm not a fan of most reaction videos but I like watching you guys listening to great stuff for the first time. I'm a lifelong metalhead and Devin is my all time favorite. His catalog is massive, you have a lot to look forward to. He's very self deprecating and very funny.

[@oraclepanda]

Since the early 90s, huge catalog.

[@robertacheson5976]

Totally agree. He might be the most talented artist in music today. Yes I said it. He comes out with a new album almost every year. He tours extensively which includes serving as the mastermind of at least one elaborate live musical production every other year. His albums span virtually every genre (and they are all amazing in their own right). And he’s an awesome, hilarious, down to earth guy. Oh and in his spare time he develops side projects like the Casualties of Cool album he did with Ché. Last I heard he was in the process of writing 4 new albums concurrently. It’s insane. I recommend every music lover spend a couple years going down the Devin Townsend rabbit hole. To answer the question posed in the video, yes he plays all instruments but uses a drum machine. However, he often brings in musicians (currently the guys with him in DTP) to lay down the tracks he’s written in studio and obviously on tours. Up until recently he mixed most of his albums as well. I pray he blows up at some point in the future because the man deserves it more than anyone.

[@user-bt8le5ol1p]

Your conclusion about him is spot on, he's half comedian half musician. In some of his albums he plays all instruments, but live he brings a band. :)

[@shevanel92]

I love how they think there's going to be an actual solo

[@vitormachado322]

Actually, there are two ways to look into Devin Thousand songs. In a technical way the stuff that he plays is not hard, he even uses open tuning so he does not have to worry about changing the left hand finger patterns when he plays solos, so it's easy to play and sing as he said in an interview. But there is the second way, the songs are full of layers and melodical and rythms changes, that makes his songs so amazing, he is indeed very talented, but he shows it in eccentric way, that is not essentially technical. So that's the way he feels. He's so confident about it, he do his stuff in his own way, he's original.

[@TwoandaHater]

Devin Townsend is hilarious. He is primarily a singer/guitar player but he can also play bass and keys, and until his last solo album wrote all the material. If you liked this song, his last album will be up your alley, called Transcendence.

[@TwoandaHater]

p.s. "f@#$ing up" was a great response.

[@Galacticat_]

Damn, how is it that they've only done one Devin Townsend reaction? He has so many amazing songs in different styles.

[@steverichards1482]

Reaction videos "This is amazing!!!" SYL/Dev fans from 1995 : "yes, we know, glad you caught up finally" 😀🤟

[@simonhombert327]

He actually did a song with Gojira called "Of Blood and Salt", you guys should check it out

[@Denashi]

And Fredrik Thordendal from Meshuggah!

[@jeremylafosse9208]

Today, we've lost Warrel Dane, 48 years old and INCREDIBLY talented singed. He did some Opera. He used to sing in Nevermore (with Jeff Loomis, on guitar, an awesome guitarist that Dave Mustain didnt hired back in time because he was too young, 16 years old only ! The man told him that he would go far). I recommend you guys to listen to Nevermore, try especially "This Godless Endeavor", the song, or even "Born", these 2 are awesome. I would really like to know your impressions about this, probably some people here know Nevermore, probably many don't. I bet it would be a good discovery. Rip Warrel Dane : 07-03-61 / 13-12-17, my fav. singer ever.

[@sacacorchosbarravel4909]

Jérémy Lafosse damn man i was not aware he passed away! What a shame. RIP. Another one of them greats that we no longer will have the chance to see perform! At least his music will stay with us, at least for as long as the internet stays neutral...

[@natebemis]

"Fuckin up." Lol. I think I've mastered that, too!

[@JeffBeresford]

He doens't play all the instruments, but he DOES mix all his own music. He creates a wall of sound which is amazing to listen to on headphones. Try it.