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The Blindboy Podcast
Devin Townsend
Season 1, Ep. 195
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Devin Townsend is an artist who works in the genre of Heavy Metal. He has been active since the 1980s. Playing with Steve Vai, forming Strapping Young Lad and the Devin Townsend project. He explores comedy, mental health, ambient and even opera to create highly experimental music. His contribution changed the sound of Metal.
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