Metal Anarchy

Devin Townsend has announced a fall European/UK tour. The solo trek will feature material from his full discography including music from Punky Brüster, Casualties Of Cool, The Devin Townsend Project, and Strapping Young Lad. He also plans to promote his new album “The Moth” (out May 29).

Tour Dates:

09/01 Birmingham, UK – Glee Club
09/02 Bath, UK – Komedia
09/03 Southampton, UK – The 1865
09/04 Exeter, UK – The Phoenix
09/06 London, UK – Union Chapel
09/07 Oslo, NOR – Centrum Scene
09/09 Gothenberg, SWE – Pustervik
09/10 Stockholm, SWE – NYA Cirkus
09/12 Helsinki, FIN – Finlandia Talo
09/15 Hambrug, GER – Markethalle
09/16 Warsaw, POL – Podola
09/18 Vienna, AUT – Simm City
09/20 Zurich Volkhaus
09/22 Paris, FRA – La Bataclan
09/23 Marseille, FRA – Le Silo
09/26 Munich, GER – Werk 7 Theatre
09/28 Cologne, GER – Stadthalle
09/29 Utrecht, NET – Tivoli GZ
10/01 Brighton, UK – Old Market
10/02 Cardiff, UK – The Gate
10/04 Glasgow, UK – Oran Mor
10/05 Manchester, UK – RNCM
10/06 Leeds, UK – Howard Assembly Rooms

Townsend commented:

“‘The Moth’ feels like the culmination of all my musical experiences and my journey in life so far. And as ‘The Moth’ spreads its wings, I’m also aware of how much I’ve changed, and consequently how much remains to be expressed.

The making of this album took me on quite a journey of self-exploration. This opportunity to get out there, tell my story with this renewed clarity, celebrate my entire anthology of music across a variety of projects (and the stories behind them) offers an opportunity to connect with the audience who made this all happen and do what I love in the process: Play music. I’ve been told ‘The Moth’ seems like my life’s work and I would agree, though it was a life that no longer exists. Moving into this new life is the path now, and these events offer an introduction to that.”

He also addressed the possibility of more orchestral shows for “The Moth”:

“If the audience at large desires this, I would love to, but let’s walk again before we fly. I’m just looking forward to seeing you all again, singing and playing the music from this vast catalogue and discussing the stories behind it all. Thank you and I so look forward to seeing you all again.”