S02E04 - If we must have Canadian Content, can it be less Tragically Hip and more Strapping Young Lad?

The Heavy with Andrew and Don

Andrew and Don look at the prolific career of B.C. boy Devin Townsend, including his big break with Steve Vai and groundbreaking work with SYL. A hidden gem here for the casual metal fan.

Links:

Steve Vai and Devin Townsend on the Tonight Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-ynEpNTcVQ&ab_channel=GuillaumeDeblock

Loudwire Wikipedia Fact or Fiction interview with Devin Townsend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9ZdpLSUrTU&ab_channel=Loudwire

Ocean Machine: Biomech album by Devin Townsend (YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSo0Rjr7wSs&ab_channel=SangDalang

Workout Playlist:

“Dirty Black Hole” by Steve Vai

“Down Deep Into The Pain” by Steve Vai

“S.Y.L.” by Strapping Young Lad

“Exciter” by Strapping Young Lad

“Detox” by Strapping Young Lad

“Aftermath” by Strapping Young Lad

“Love?” by Strapping Young Lad

“Almost Again” by Strapping Young Lad

“Far Beyond Metal” by Strapping Young Lad

Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 1):

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59moNNX5Q2WSHcz1w2Qt1o?si=1517c2e42f774e50

Bonus Playlist: Devin Townsend / SYL

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/54EwMeMZHkGb1mQZeEUtYE?si=bbc20cf2815848f4

Credits:

Hosted by Don Sutherland

Co-hosted and researched by Andrew Sutherland

Edited by Ian Sutherland

Logo by Rob Sutherland

Theme song: “Stallions of the Highway” by Savage Blade

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