Devin Townsend Launches Second Webisode For “Empath” Album


Devin Townsend will release his new album Empath on March 29th via his longtime label InsideOut Music. Devin has now shared the second episode of his new web series, giving fans an inside look at the process of making Empath. Watch part 2 and catch up on part 1 if you missed it right now. Check it out!Continue reading


Watch A Vocal Coach React To Devin Townsend Performing “Kingdom”


Devin Townsend Project, by Hillarie Jason

For over thirty years, Devin Townsend has been a constant presence in the progressive and heavy music scene. Before he was widely known for his guitar playing and song-writing he was known as a singer, on albums for Steve Vai. No surprise that to the ears of a professional vocal teacher, Devin’s vocal stylings are excellent. Watch voice teacher and YouTuber Beth Roars react to Devy performing “Kingdom” solo, live in the studio, for EMG Pickups below. Townsend is bringing his new solo album project Empath to bear this spring via InsideOut Music.

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Dream Theater Shares Behind The Scenes Studio Video


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Dream Theater takes fans through a walk-through studio interview in a new video clip. Their new album Distance Over Time is due out on February 22nd via InsideOut Music. The artwork was created by long-time cover collaborator Hugh Syme (Rush, Iron Maiden, Stone Sour). Distance Over Time was produced by guitarist John Petrucci, mixed by Ben Grosse and mastered by Tom Baker.Continue reading


UPDATED: Mike Portnoy Shares That Writing for the New Sons Of Apollo Album Has Begun


Progressive Metal Supergroup Sons Of Apollo featuring Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian (formerly of Dream Theater) along with guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), bassist Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, The Winery Dogs) and vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (Talisman, Trans Siberian Orchestra) have spent the last week in a marathon writing session for their new album. Portnoy posted to his Facebook account with a photo to break the news.* The bands’ acclaimed debut album Psychotic Symphony was released in 2017 via InsideOut Music. Previously with all of the other members’ commitments, especially The Winery Dogs (with Portnoy and Sheehan), it was unknown when Sons Of Apollo would return to action. Continue reading


Hear The Heavy New Dream Theater Song – “Fall Into The Light”


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Dream Theater gets thrashy and heavy on their brand new song ‘Fall Into The Light’. The band announced the track via Facebook. The track comes off of their upcoming new album Distance Over Time, releasing on February 22, 2019, via InsideOut Music. The artwork for Distance Over Time was created by long-time cover collaborator Hugh Syme (Rush, Iron Maiden, Stone Sour) and was produced by guitarist John Petrucci, mixed by Ben Grosse and mastered by Tom Baker. The band has also planned an extensive world tour where they will perform Metropolis Pt. 2 every night. Stream and buy the new track below. Continue reading


And You Will Know Us By the Trail Of The Dead Complete New Album


And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead have finished their new album, their 10th coming from InsideOut Music, and will release new details about it soon. The band will tour the UK next month to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Madonna. All dates are below: Continue reading


New Devin Townsend Album Is Almost Complete, Due Out This March


In a series of posts to social media, Devin Townsend has announced that he has nearly completed work on his new album Empath. Devin reports that the album will be out this March, as expected from his longtime label InsideOut Music. Devin also shared Troy Glessner’s post with a photo of the files of the apparently completed master of the album. Devy also shared an image that may be the album cover and logo. Empath is one of the most anticipated albums of 2019 and we’ll be updating our readers with more information as we get it. Continue reading


Watch Dream Theater Members Discuss Their New Single “Untethered Angel”


Dream Theater set out on the new album cycle for the upcoming Distance Over Time (InsideOut Music) to include the fans in the process as much as possible. The band already released a series of in the studio interviews as a “making of” documentary, and now has shared a new video of the band chatting about the single ‘Untethered Angel’. More videos are expected in this style soon. Watch it now!Continue reading


Steve Vai, Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger And More Guest On Devin Townsend’s New Album


In a series of tweets, Devin Townsend revealed he is nearing completion of his new album, Empath, due this spring via InsideOut Music. In addition to frequent collaborator Anneke Van Giersbergen (Vuur), Devy is working with Chad Kroger of Nickelback, Che Dorval, Mike Keneally, and others. He discussed the arduous process of making this album and how relieved he is that it is nearing completion. He also commented that the theme of the album is “anti-suicide”. Continue reading