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Here’s Your Obligatory Devin Townsend Post Of The Week

Heavy Blog
February 21, 2012
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I think I've sung the praises of Townsend enough for you guys, so instead this time I'm just going to direct your attention to a recent interview the man underwent with Noisecreep.  In it the man discusses th... Read More...
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Devin Townsend Confirms Work On Ziltoid The Omniscient Sequel, Z2; Due Out As Early As Next Year?!

Jimmy Rowe
January 16, 2012
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After a bit of uncertainty regarding Z2 having been rumored to be shelved, metal mastermind Devin Townsend tweeted that he has finished writing the first track for the follow up to his 2007 concept record Zil... Read More...

Live Review: Devin Townsend Project Play Deconstruction In Full @ ULU, London

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November 21, 2011
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Anyone who reads our humble ramblings on even a semi-frequent basis will know of our love for Devin Townsend. I don't think there's one of us on the staff who doesn't have at least a passing interest in him, ... Read More...

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