Devin Townsend released his brand-new studio album “PowerNerd” last week. His career is one of many distinct eras. He’s been the leader of Strapping Young Lad, the lynchpin of the Devin Townsend Project and the co-architect of country duo Casualties of Cool, all while maintaining his prolific and lauded solo project. Now, the polymath’s newest era starts with “PowerNerd.”
To celebrate the launch of the new record, a video for the albums third track, “Knuckledragger,” has been launched, featuring his current live band of Mike Keneally, Darby Todd & James Leach.
Watch the official video through the YouTube player below:
“Over the past few years, working on The Moth and a host of upcoming ‘complicated’ musical statements, I (as have many of us) have been constantly astounded by the levels of stupidity that seem to be much of what we’re presented in media and entertainment.
It inspired me to write ‘the dumbest song I could’ and I think to some degree I succeeded. This song has been polarizing in my personal circle. Some people see it for what it is, and some are confused by why I would write something like this.
What it is, however, is just a reaction to the dumb things I see everywhere and a reflection of that I guess.
And ‘beer’ in this regard is not necessarily referring to beer, but more anything that kind of takes the edge off. It’s different for everyone.
But in any case: I present to you the dumbest song I’ve ever written. Knuckledragger.
The record comes out today. I hope some of you can find moments in it that you can relate to and maybe it can be of some use 🙂”
“PowerNerd” Guitar Solo Challenge – Be Part of Devin Townsend‘s Music!
To celebrate his new album PowerNerd, Devin invites you to add your unique style to the song Knuckledragger! In this track, Devin intentionally left out a guitar solo, leaving room for your creativity to complete it.
Upload your best solo for the missing part of Knuckledragger right here. Devin will be watching every submission, and he’ll create a special reaction video to his favourite solo, sharing it across his social media for everyone to see!
Are you ready to make your mark on PowerNerd? Grab your guitar, record your .mov or .mp4 video and hit that upload button! Show Devin what you’ve got!
More info here: https://app.wyng.com/DevinTownsendGuitarSoloChallenge
Stream the singles and purchase the album here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/PowerNerd.
“PowerNerd” will be available on several different formats, including a Limited 2xCD+Blu-ray Artbook
(featuring the album, bonus tracks and Devin’s first-ever Dolby Atmos mix), Limited 2xCD Digipak in
O-card, Standard CD, Gatefold 2xLP & Digital Album.
Tracklist:
01. PowerNerd
02. Falling Apart
03. Knuckledragger
04. Gratitude
05. Dreams of Light
06. Ubelia
07. Jainism
08. Younger Lover
09. Glacier
10. Goodbye
11. Ruby Quaker
Lineup:
Devin Townsend / Vocals, Guitars, Synths, Bass and Computer
Darby Todd / Drums
Diego Tejeida / Keyboards, Synths
Mike Keneally / Additional Keyboards
Jean Savoie / Additional Bass
Aman Khosla / Additional Vocals
Tanya Ghosh / Additional Vocals
Jamie Jasta / Additional Vocals