Devin Townsend has produced many metal records including is own solo projects. Devin may be most well known as the lead singer and guitarist of the metal band Strapping Young Lad. Devin was also the singer on the early 90’s Steve Vai record Sex & Religion. Devin is from Canada as is the radio rock super power known as Nickelback. In a serious of tweets Devin admits to being critical of Chad Kroeger and his band, just like so many others, but now has only good things to say about the 11th best selling music act in the US of all time.
As you progress in any field, eventually the ‘lifers’ in a profession find they have a lot more in common than they may have anticipated. For years I was critical of Nickleback for a number of reasons, not the least of which jealousy and falling into the negative public sentiment
— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) August 27, 2018
In part, I had heard through the grapevine that the singer (who came up in the same scene I did) was critical of me as well, so when he and I unexpectedly became friends, I took some time to reflect on my thoughts on his band. I saw them play a few years back and it was great
— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) August 27, 2018
Over the past few months him and I have spent some good times together, hanging out, playing guitar, and talking. He became a big help to me in that there’s no competition between us, and a lot of things I was struggling with professionally theres no real resource for advice
— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) August 27, 2018
Chad is a real person. He’s exceptionally talented at what he does and he’s above all a good dude who helped me when I needed help. He gets a ton of shit, but I have immense respect for the guy now. In fact, Ive met very few brilliant people in this industry, but he’s one of them
— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) August 27, 2018
We tried writing together a bit but it seems we’re on very different planets from each other musically, same passion, but it’s coming from a different place. Regardless, Whatever anyone may think of the guy he’s not full of shit in my opinion and I’m glad to know him. Respect.
— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) August 27, 2018
