“One thing that's really important for me to be creatively motivated is to find an angle. Some people refer to that as a concept, which it is, in a sense, but not overtly. It's just something I need to focus and hone in on, and the trajectory of what might be seen as a 'concept' gives me creative momentum.”

Canadian singer, guitarist, songwriter, and record producer, born 1972

Devin Townsend is a Canadian singer, guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. He was born in 1972 and is known for founding the extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad, where he served as the main songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist from 1994 to 2007. He has also built a long solo career and has released 30 albums across his projects as of 2026. His work is associated with heavy, often extreme metal, though his output spans a broad range of styles within that world.