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Strapping Young Lad began as a solo project for the eclectic Townsend but in the interceding years has become a serious band in its own right. The first album was designed as a parody of extreme metal, but by the second SYL was a legitimate recording and touring act and 'City' remains a classic of intense metallic chaos to this day. After extensive touring, Townsend iced the band for some years before returning with 'SYL'. That and 'Alien' weren't quite up to the same standard as previously but 'The New Black' is excellent.

In May 2007, Devin announced his retirement from both SYL and The Devin Townsend Band.  He will continue making music by himself and releasing it under his own name, but both bands are no more.

 
Added on 4/18/2002 5:00 AM by Trapped | Last updated on 5/11/2007 6:37 PM by jimbobhickville

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Past Lineup (Members Who Never Appeared on an Album)

Discography (8 Releases)

2006 - The New Black by Strapping Young Lad

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Willy Campagna Keyboard, Samples
Gene Hoglan Drums, Percussion
Jed Simon Guitar
Byron Stroud Bass
Devin Townsend Vocals, Guitar, Computer

2005 - Alien by Strapping Young Lad

2004 - For Those Aboot to Rock (Live at the Commodore) (DVD) by Strapping Young Lad

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Willy Campagna Keyboard, Samples
Gene Hoglan Drums, Percussion
Jed Simon Guitar
Byron Stroud Bass
Devin Townsend Vocals, Guitar

2003 - SYL by Strapping Young Lad

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2003 - Tour EP (EP) by Strapping Young Lad

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1998 - No Sleep 'till Bedtime: Live In Australia (live) by Strapping Young Lad

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1997 - City by Strapping Young Lad

1995 - Heavy As A Really Heavy Thing by Strapping Young Lad

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Chris Byes Drums
Chris Meyers Keyboard
Jed Simon Guitar
Devin Townsend Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard, Programming
Adrian White Drums

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