The Devin Townsend Band Unveils Synchestra North American Tour Dates Scheduled Supporting Opeth
Devin Townsend is among the most respected and admired musicians in
hard music today. From his extreme music juggernaut Strapping Young
Lad, to the experimental Ocean Machine, Devin has made quite a name
for himself in the music business. The Devin Townsend Band is Devin’s
movement in a different direction, and Synchestra, the second Devin
Townsend Band album, is a fine example of what varied sounds such a
talented musician is capable of creating.
Synchestra has a unique quality that allows each of the songs to
stand alone, but the sum is even greater than its parts. Each song
leads seamlessly into the next, with an ebb and flow of melodic and
heavy parts that gives the album an impressive fluidity. Starting
with the gentle, lilting tones of “Let It Roll” to the crushing
midsection of “Hypergeek” to the spaced-out vibe of “Triumph,” (which
features a stunning guest solo by six-string wizard Steve Vai) the
album rolls off to an impressive start. One of the highlights of
Synchestra is the intense lead single “Vampira,” which will be added
at metal and college radio on January 30th and 31st. A video for
“Vampira” has also been shot.
The special edition package of Synchestra includes bonus DVD of the
band performing a “best of” set live in the studio.
A track listing for Synchestra includes:
Let It Roll
Hypergeek
Triumph
Babysong
Vampolka
Vampira
Mental Tan
Gaia
Pixillate
Judgement
A Simple Lullaby
Sunset
Notes From Africa
The Devin Townsend Band will be on tour in February 2006 with prog
metal powerhouse Opeth and melodic death metal masters Dark Tranquility.
Confirmed dates include:
February 15th - Raleigh, Lincoln Theatre - NC
February 16th - Norfolk, The Norva - VA
February 17th - Towson, Recher Theatre - MD
February 18th - Millvale, Mr. Small's Theatre - PA
February 19th - Cincinnati, Bogarts - OH
February 20th - Louisville, Headliner's Music Hall s - KY
February 21st - Columbus, Newport Music Hall - OH
February 24th - Hartford, Webster Theatre - CT
February 25th - Providence, Heartbreak Hotels - RI
February 26th - Quebec City, Imperial - Quebec
February 28th - London, The Drink Nightclub – ON
For more information log onto: hevydevy.com and insideoutmusic.com.
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