A little while ago I saw Devin in line at an unassuming Tim Hortons in an unassuming little outer Vancouver area city dressed just like this, just casually blending into the middle aged working class crowd in a quiet area, it's just wholesome.
And he doesn't pretend to be anything else than just a friendly dude. Last two times I got to talk with him after shows we laughed about being older guys. He's the kinda guy you want as a next door neighbor. So down to earth.
commenting a bit prematurely, but just a few minutes in I love how you bring out Devin's energy. so used to him being calm, pensive and calculated. this is awesome
Dude, I'm not gonna lie, I'm not a core kid. I'm 39 so I'm probably much closer to Devin's generation than yours, so I clicked on this for Devin. But _what_ an interview. So much better and more genuine than any of the other ones I've seen lately. Nice work man.
Devin has been my favorite musician for many years and I never tire of being amazed by his productivity and the variety of what he does, an incredibly talented, kind and sincere person!
Devin is such a genius, a sweetheart and an underated good general vibe guy! It's always a pleasure to hear him talk about anything and seeing them in concert
Saw Devin in a smallish venue on his Lightworks tour. He was everything one could hope for. Funniest gig I have ever been on and musically virtuous of course.
HevyDevy is a metal god! So happy to see this interview. Saw him alllll the way back when he was doing Strapping Young Lad, on tour with Fear Factory, Soilwork, and Darkane. Have followed his work ever since.
Devin is just an amazingly, awesome, hilarious, funny and non serious dude and I love him for it. I may not like everything he's done but he's supremely gifted and great.
I’ve always been a fan of Devin Townsend music and his many talents/multi-instrumentalism, though getting to learn about Devin himself has seemed elusive. Instant Devin Townsend fan with this lively and nuanced chat between two accomplished Canucks!
Thanks for the interview, this was really insightful. I find it interesting that Devin struggles to understand the motivation behind "sadistic" horror. Don't get me wrong - I agree to an extent with his observation about artistic statements and principles. But ive always so strongly associated much of Devin's early work with just pure, unfettered destructive energy and entropy. I know he's not there as an artist anymore (and thank goodness because it seemed to be killing him), but you'd think he'd understand what drives cruelty and darkness in art! Perhaps that lack of understanding is what pushed him towards a more reflective, optimistic style of music - he was revelling in darkness and didn't know why.
It's Devy the wholesome! lol Who doesn't love this guy!? Been experiencing some depression and self-loathing and his music has been helping. As someone struggling with ADHD, I relate to him on many levels.
Dude goes from talking about people putting golf balls in their urethras on TikTok to dropping some of the best wisdom bombs I've heard this week. I love that Devin is both deep and silly. You're a hero of mine, Devin! Thank you!
I am so old that when I like an Artist (like Devin), I buy their Album, picture or whatever in the most directly artist-supporting way like a CD or Vinyl (and listen on my Smartphone via YT or Spotify). There IS a Lot of Devin stuff around since 1993.🎶🖖
Damn... what a great interview! I just found your channel (the Tremonti interview was my first). I enjoy Devin's chats. I really like discussion about social media. I've been a gigging guitarist for over 40 years and I've tried to promote my work and the venues with social media, but I HATE doing it. So I just do my thing and play. I'm missing-out on some things by ignoring SM, but it's just not worth it for me. Btw... I'm American and I hate horror flicks as well, and I too ask myself why people enjoy that stuff and how effed-up the people who make those movies seem to me. Why glorify those dark things? I don't get it.
Devy rules. I met him twice after two different Orlando shows. I experienced no pretentious rock star bullshit from him. He talked to me like we were old friends for nearly an hour. I've met many famous musicians in my day, and nobody compares to him.
I totally get Devi, I went from 28 to 52 in a heartbeat. Yup, it feels like I blinked & it was 20 years later, I'm not quite sure what happened in the middle! 😅
Feel y’all especially with you Nik on social media/being online (and the video games) I’m 29 and I do social media as my job and yeah this shit killing my brain especially on the dopamine end. I can’t imagine what it’s gonna do for the younger generation and their attention span.
Devin is always the best interview. He's a treasure.
agreed. legend
“Buy a t-shirt, then livenation can keep going and that’s all that’s important” had me dying
😂 what an ending
This is peak Canadiana. Need a Nik Nocturnal/Devin Townsend Heritage Minute
Just missing Dean Lamb
💯@@Aleblood
They are just have a little chat at tim hortons… how cool is it?
Devin Townsend is one of the most underrated musician out there. And he doesn`t gives a shit. That makes him a LEGEND 😁
Devin is such a natural comedian, damn like brother could write for days.
He always seems like the kindest most genuine dude out there.
IM SO HAPPY YOU DID THIS
devin is hands down my favorite musician to ever exist
A little while ago I saw Devin in line at an unassuming Tim Hortons in an unassuming little outer Vancouver area city dressed just like this, just casually blending into the middle aged working class crowd in a quiet area, it's just wholesome.
tbh the dude isn't richm he is working class. has 2 good popular songs which aren't even hits.
And he doesn't pretend to be anything else than just a friendly dude. Last two times I got to talk with him after shows we laughed about being older guys. He's the kinda guy you want as a next door neighbor. So down to earth.
Glad you got him. Such a genuinely cool class act.
omg it's a pure joy to watch an interview with Devin... such a wholesome, cool, down to earth dude...
Devin is a gift that keeps on giving. ❤
Devin is an absolute treasure!
commenting a bit prematurely, but just a few minutes in I love how you bring out Devin's energy. so used to him being calm, pensive and calculated. this is awesome
Thats not even an interview, they are just chilling lmaoooo devin is fucking hilarious
Dude, I'm not gonna lie, I'm not a core kid. I'm 39 so I'm probably much closer to Devin's generation than yours, so I clicked on this for Devin. But _what_ an interview. So much better and more genuine than any of the other ones I've seen lately. Nice work man.
Devin has been my favorite musician for many years and I never tire of being amazed by his productivity and the variety of what he does, an incredibly talented, kind and sincere person!
Devin's been my guy since 1996. Seen him live almost 25 times. Met him many times. Literally the nicest guy in metal. In a class all his own.
Devin is such a genius, a sweetheart and an underated good general vibe guy! It's always a pleasure to hear him talk about anything and seeing them in concert
Damn, Devin is even cooler than I thought
Great funny interview! ❤
devin is the man, glad you could have him on the podcast
I’ve always loved Devin’s sense of humour, it’s so damn funny
Saw Devin in a smallish venue on his Lightworks tour. He was everything one could hope for. Funniest gig I have ever been on and musically virtuous of course.
THIS Is an interview! Love Devin with all my heart thank you Nik for this
Nik talks to a Canadian and calls him "bud" in the first 30 seconds
HevyDevy is a metal god! So happy to see this interview.
Saw him alllll the way back when he was doing Strapping Young Lad, on tour with Fear Factory, Soilwork, and Darkane.
Have followed his work ever since.
Devin is such a lovely guy. Great interview as usual :)
How awesome. Dev is da man. I'm so excited to get my PowerNerd copy in the mail.
The man himself! I always love to see Devin Townsend!
Lovely interview. I recently did a deep dive of Devin's covid podcast. Such a down to earth guy.
Saw Devin a year ago with Animals as Leaders and Dream Theater. What a great show.
Me too! Coolest lineup ever
Same here! Which city were you in? We went up to LA for the night. So awesome!
That is an amazing line up !
@@offroaders123 Ceder Rapids Iowa. Im from Omaha so it was a little drive but it was definitely worth it.
Saw them in Philly. Great show, had a blast.
Hella awesome interview! 😆🤘
Been listening to Dev since about 2004 or 2005. Living legend.
“recreational outrage” is a term i’ve nvr heard before but i immediately love it
he's such a king! great interview/chat!
damn laughing my ass off. he finished the hamster`s water bottle 🤣
Devin is the most talented guy in metal, and we must protect him at all costs.
This is the most Canadian thing I've ever seen 😂
Great interview/chat. This needs to be a monthly thing
Devin is just an amazingly, awesome, hilarious, funny and non serious dude and I love him for it. I may not like everything he's done but he's supremely gifted and great.
I also bloody love that Devin is listening and asking Nic questions too. He's such a loveable goof of a dude
The sheer Canadianess of this interview is wonderfully wholesome, ay?
Devin never fails to get me laughing! And Powernerd is absolutely glorious!
I’ve always been a fan of Devin Townsend music and his many talents/multi-instrumentalism, though getting to learn about Devin himself has seemed elusive. Instant Devin Townsend fan with this lively and nuanced chat between two accomplished Canucks!
My god this interview hit me right in the soul, I can deeply relate to Devin and his human troubles, and I'm a musician too, much love
Devin is one of my most favorite human beings on this planet.
Thanks for the interview, this was really insightful. I find it interesting that Devin struggles to understand the motivation behind "sadistic" horror. Don't get me wrong - I agree to an extent with his observation about artistic statements and principles. But ive always so strongly associated much of Devin's early work with just pure, unfettered destructive energy and entropy. I know he's not there as an artist anymore (and thank goodness because it seemed to be killing him), but you'd think he'd understand what drives cruelty and darkness in art! Perhaps that lack of understanding is what pushed him towards a more reflective, optimistic style of music - he was revelling in darkness and didn't know why.
It's Devy the wholesome! lol Who doesn't love this guy!? Been experiencing some depression and self-loathing and his music has been helping. As someone struggling with ADHD, I relate to him on many levels.
With all these great interviews, you're becoming the funny Rick Beato. 😂😂
Eehhhhh
this is HELLA good
Dude goes from talking about people putting golf balls in their urethras on TikTok to dropping some of the best wisdom bombs I've heard this week. I love that Devin is both deep and silly. You're a hero of mine, Devin! Thank you!
hell yeah dude! the man the legend himself
The most Canadian interview I've seen on this channel
I am so old that when I like an Artist (like Devin), I buy their Album, picture or whatever in the most directly artist-supporting way like a CD or Vinyl (and listen on my Smartphone via YT or Spotify). There IS a Lot of Devin stuff around since 1993.🎶🖖
I don't think I've laughed so much listening to any other interview
I love Devin's "Poetic bs" 😂
Yayy this makes me so happy!! Love Devin! We need a Devin, Nik, and Stevie T collab of some sort 🤔
One of the GOATs
"I put out a record a year".... then there's Tool....
Damn... what a great interview! I just found your channel (the Tremonti interview was my first). I enjoy Devin's chats. I really like discussion about social media. I've been a gigging guitarist for over 40 years and I've tried to promote my work and the venues with social media, but I HATE doing it. So I just do my thing and play. I'm missing-out on some things by ignoring SM, but it's just not worth it for me. Btw... I'm American and I hate horror flicks as well, and I too ask myself why people enjoy that stuff and how effed-up the people who make those movies seem to me. Why glorify those dark things? I don't get it.
Fantastic combo - Nik plus Devin! What more can I say!
Love Devin. Miss SYL so much. They made some of my favorite albums.
Besides music Devin is also my favorite Personal Trainer and Philosopher.
The mad scientist of music!!! Woohoo!
I miss Strapping young lad!
Devin is Life's musical representative
Oh, lovely.... Devin has an impact in your life. ❤
This is the best nik noc ever. Period.
very interesting and very funny, thank you
Devy rules. I met him twice after two different Orlando shows. I experienced no pretentious rock star bullshit from him. He talked to me like we were old friends for nearly an hour. I've met many famous musicians in my day, and nobody compares to him.
Well I didn't see this coming! My favourite artist :)
I totally get Devi, I went from 28 to 52 in a heartbeat. Yup, it feels like I blinked & it was 20 years later, I'm not quite sure what happened in the middle! 😅
What a treasure of a human being. 😂
Devin is the GOAT!!
I love this!
HOW ON EARTH did you get TOWNSEND (Heavy Devey) Love this!!
its Hevy Devy you dolt
@@SYLRMHA Ooh, a typo! GOTTA be a douché and complain about it, right?
25:57 - Devin in a nutshell
Easy on the buds there bud!! Devin is the man!!
Based on the conversations regarding Canada and percieved "niceness", I imagine Iowa (where I'm from) must be pretty similar in that aspect.
Devin is the Dalai Lama of Metal 😉❤️
I'm not the biggest fan of Devins music but i have mad respect for him what he said around 39:00.
Great conversation. Not interview, conversation. 🤘
I always forget how Canadian Devin is until he opens his mouth
Definitely the Legend 🔥🤘🏼
Empaths have PTSD for sure
The biggest men in metal indistry in my heart
i love Devy so much
Feel y’all especially with you Nik on social media/being online (and the video games) I’m 29 and I do social media as my job and yeah this shit killing my brain especially on the dopamine end. I can’t imagine what it’s gonna do for the younger generation and their attention span.
The most interesting man alive. Congrats us
I would love to see a Devin stand-up comedy arch
Strange Brew Podcast: Metal Edition
Devin is the best!
I have a top 3 world famous musicians I'd love to be great mates with: Alex Lifeson, Stewart Copeland and Devin Townsend....
28:11 perfect example of Nik seemingly turning a genuine chuckle into an overblown fake laugh. Chill my dude lol you do it all the time.
P-cola getting some love
OMG YOU GOT DEVIN ON THE CHANNEL AAHH
I now realise this is his second time, good on ya dude
HEVY DEVY!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Canadian pride right there !
I’m so excited. This is so cool.
Dang why is RUclips not showing this anywhere???
cant believe i missed this for weeks.
Now a reaction of Devin’s performance of Kingdom at EMGtv will blow people mind
I wish he'd come to cape breton