Devin Townsend 'PowerNerd' (Official Promo Video)

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POWERNERD – noun
1. A person of any gender who has, through tenacity and perseverance, turned what society may deem as a ‘weakness’ into a superpower.
2. A total fucking badass.
3. You.

Devin Townsend is pleased to announce the release of his forthcoming new studio album
‘PowerNerd’ on the 25th October 2024. Devin Townsend’s 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’.

“It was a conscious thing,” Devin says of his brand-new album, the music on which he wrote in just
11 days. “I thought, ‘I’ve spent so much time overthinking every aspect of my work – what would
happen if I didn’t?’ Maybe I would have the opportunity to be a bit more direct with what it is that
I’m trying to do. I really wanted to see if I could cut through some of the meanderings.”
A song that embodies that, is the album’s title track (which features a guest spot from Jamey Jasta).

However, that aggression is far from the only thing to come from PowerNerd’s 11 episodic tracks.
‘Dreams of Light’, by comparison, is an evocative and dynamic four-minute ballad. ‘Younger Lover’
calms down from an explosive opening to lush verses of synths and singing, whereas ‘Falling Apart’
and ‘Jainism’ add texture after texture on top of dulcet, acoustic introductions.
Where PowerNerd’s music was written in less than a fortnight, its lyrics were refined over a far
longer period of time into a narrative about strength and healing. On ‘Falling Apart’, Devin
commands himself to “keep the tension under control”. “You’ve got to believe that things will only
get better,” subsequent song “Gratitude” powerfully declares. These uplifting messages even play
into the record’s title.

Devin offers as a definition: “I would say that a PowerNerd would be somebody that has a tendency
that society has deemed weak or not valuable, whether that’s empathy or being an insular person or
an introvert, and turns that into a type of personal power. It’s like, ‘OK, yeah, I’m sensitive to this,
that and the other thing, but man, I am going to pull through! I am going to do things with that sensitivity that are rooted in strength.’”

‘PowerNerd’ will be available on several different formats, including a Limited 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook
(featuring the album, bonus tracks and Devin’s first-ever Dolby Atmos mix), Limited 2CD Digipak in
O-card, Standard CD, Gatefold 2LP & Digital Album.

Devin Townsend

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The fact that he managed to successfully plug in the USB on a single flip just shows how powerful he is! A true superhero!

Ghost

Fun fact: this isn't actually a music video, it's a documentary. Secret camera crew just followed Devy around on a random Tuesday.

freyaviii

We must protect Devin at all costs, this man is a blessing upon mankind.

smokejc

Planet earth has been around for over 4 billion years and somehow I managed to exist at the same time as Devin Townsend.

siberian

This is the most Devin Townsend thing I've ever seen

xHallz

You ever sit around saying "I wonder what Devin Townsend has been doing.." I'm glad it was this.

haroldhoover

The sleep apnea mask with the Crocs really sells it as the nerd's space / superhero suit

Eisenzwerg

10 years ago I thought Devin couldn't get any better than he already was, yet here we are.

Omelettedufromage

Devin, you absolute goober, don't ever change.

alopexau

PETTING THE CAT...
PETTING THE CAT...
😂😂😂

HOBOTECH

After watching this several more times, I hope this one is done live someday. I just love the idea of a metal show, and the audience chanting "PETTING THE CAT!!!" in participation.

purpletrauma

In such a serious world, we need PowerNerd more than ever right now!!

animalwillopus

As a sufferer of mental health disability, I cannot thank you enough Devin for what you do and create!! Your words, music, and glimpses of your own struggles have been an amazing component of why I choose to fight and not give up 🥰🥰🥰

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