A modern day Frank Zappa with the sweeping emotions of Andrew Lloyd Webber. At age 44, Devin is surrendering artistic control to his bandmates, finding peace in transcendence and meditation. As the founder, songwriter, and guitarist in extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad from 1994 to 2007, Devin also has an extensive career as a solo artist making over 30 albums. Townsend's musical style is rooted in metal, and his albums are written to express different aspects of his personality.