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Devin Townsend will be releasing a new live album, titled “Devolution Series #3 – Empath Live In America,” on August 4. The effort was recorded during a 2020 tour that was cut short due to the pandemic. You can stream “Evermore” from the record below:

“Devolution Series #3 – Empath Live In America” Track Listing:

01. “Intro”
02. “Evermore”
03. “Supercrush!”
04. “March Of The Poozers”
05. “Why?”
06. “Hyperdrive!”
07. “Fuck Around Section”
08. “Ih-Ah!”
09. “Gigpig Jam”
10. “Forgive Me”
11. “Love?” (Strapping Young Lad cover)
12. “Kingdom”

Townsend commented:

“Hello everyone 🙂 continuing in the ‘Devolution’ series of albums (which has been an avenue for us to release cool little curiosities on the side of regular releases) we bring you ‘Devolution #3 – Empath Live In America’.

This was a very unique tour for me, and one that was regrettably cut short by the pandemic. It was a stripped back version of the ‘Order of Magnitude’ band (without choir and a few other members…), but as i try to do with each tour, the goal was to make this a unique and special night. Therefore, this tour marked a ‘free form’ version of the material.

There were no backing tracks, click tracks, or even a setlist, so every night was unique and different. The audience yelled out requests and we just rolled with it. The material was therefore interpreted in unique ways and the experience was a very special ‘fly by the seat of our pants’ musical night.

It’s a raw and off kilter performance and I’m thrilled to have documented it. Until the next ‘real’ release, I hope you enjoy this rarity from a special, albeit ill-fated tour.”