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PowerNerd
''PowerNerd'' is the twenty-second studio album by Canadian metal musician Devin Townsend. It was released on October 25, 2024, through Inside Out Music and HevyDevy Records. Background About the album's title, Devin Townsend commented "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." Townsend reportedly gave himself only 11 days to write the entire album, and 1 day to rehearse it. According to Townsend, of all the albums he's ever made, PowerNerd was " hemost fraught with unexpected sidelines": The album was originally meant to feature Eloy Casagrande on drums, Mike Inez on bass, and Wes Hauch on guitar; unfortunately, by the time of recording, Casagrande has joined Slipknot, Inez began touring with Elton John, and Hauch went on tour with Alluvial. Additionally, Townsend was hoping to outsource mixing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devin Townsend
Devin Garrett Townsend (born May 5, 1972) is a Canadian singer, guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. He founded extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad and was its primary songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist from 1994 to 2007. He has also had an extensive solo career and has released a total of 29 albums across all of his projects as of 2024. After performing in a number of heavy metal music, heavy metal bands in high school, Townsend was discovered in 1993 by a record label who asked him to perform lead vocals on Steve Vai's album ''Sex & Religion''. After recording and touring with Vai, he was discouraged by what he found in the music industry and vented his anger on his 1995 solo album ''Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing'', which he released under the pseudonym Strapping Young Lad. He soon assembled a band of the same name, with whom he released the critically acclaimed album ''City (Strapping Young Lad album), City'' in 1997. Since then, he has released three more studio al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darby Todd
Devin Townsend is a Canadian singer, songwriter and musician who has had a very prolific career, being a member of many projects and releasing 28 albums. He first got exposure when he sang lead vocals on Steve Vai's '' Sex & Religion'' album and tour in 1993, and when he played guitar on The Wildhearts 1994 European tour. He currently tours under his own name with guitarist and keyboardist Mike Keneally (who first joined in 2019), bassist James Leach and drummer Darby Todd (both since 2021). History While touring with The Wildhearts, he co-founded a short lived thrash metal trio with Jason Newsted (Metallica) on vocals and bass, Townsend on guitar, and Tom Hunting ( Exodus) on drums. The trio recorded a couple of songs and then dispanded. He also provided much of the guitar work on the 1994 album ''Millennium'' and the 1995 album '' Hard Wired'' by Vancouver industrial band Front Line Assembly. Townsend began to record material under the pseudonym Strapping Young Lad (SYL), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Albums
The following is a list of albums, Extended play, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2024. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and Compilation album, compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) WP:MUS, notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information about bands formed, reformed, disbanded, or on hiatus, for deaths of musicians, and for links to musical awards, see 2024 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{DEFAULTSORT:2024 albums 2024 albums, 2024-related lists Lists of albums by release date ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lightwork
''Lightwork'' is the twenty-first studio album by Canadian musician Devin Townsend, released on November 4, 2022. The album has been described by Devin as a return to a "song oriented album", with "more traditional arrangements", after his latest releases (''Empath'' and '' The Puzzle''). Lyrically, the album addresses the struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic, while reflecting about the post-pandemic future. Track listing Personnel * Devin Townsend – guitar, bass guitar, vocals, synths * Darby Todd – drums * Morgan Ågren – additional drums * Federico Paulovich – additional drums * Diego Tejeida – additional keyboards * Nathan Navarro – additional bass guitar * Elektra Women's Choir – additional vocals (on "Heavy Burden"), choir vocals * Echo Picone – additional vocals (on "Heavy Burden") * Jonas Hellborg – additional bass guitar (on "Dimensions") * Mike Keneally – guitar solo (on "Dimensions") * Rhys Fulber – additional programming (on "Equinox) * Hutch H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Travis Smith (artist)
Travis Smith (born February 26, 1970) is an American graphic designer, graphic artist best known for designing heavy metal music, heavy metal album cover, album art. He has been called "renowned" by ''Alternative Press (music magazine), Alternative Press'' and "unquestionably one of the most talented graphic artists in metal today" by ''Chronicles of Chaos (webzine), Chronicles of Chaos''.Azevedo, Pedro (January 14, 2002).Chaotic canvas of creation" ''Chronicles of Chaos (webzine), Chronicles of Chaos''. Smith has done work for many established rock and metal bands, including Death (metal band), Death, Devin Townsend, Dead Industry, Katatonia, Nevermore (band), Nevermore, Anathema (band), Anathema, CKY (band), CKY, Soilwork, King Diamond (band), King Diamond, Novembre (band), Novembre, Avenged Sevenfold, Strapping Young Lad, Persefone, Riverside (band), Riverside, Overkill (band), Overkill, and Opeth. History Travis Smith was born on February 26, 1970, just outside San Diego, Cal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bass Tech
Bass or Basses may refer to: Fish * Bass (fish), various saltwater and freshwater species Wood * Bass or basswood, the wood of the tilia americana tree Music * Bass (sound), describing low-frequency sound or one of several instruments in the bass range: ** Bass instruments commonly referred to as just "bass", including: *** Bass guitar, the lowest-pitched member of the guitar family *** Double bass, the largest and lowest pitched bowed string instrument *** Tuba, often called "the bass" in the context of brass instruments *** Bass saxophone * Bass (voice type), a type of classical male singing voice * Bass clef, the musical clef used for lower-sounding instruments and voices * Bass music, broad category of electronic dance music genres, focusing on a prominent bass drum and/or bassline sound * Bass note, the lowest note in a chord * Bassline, or bass line, a term used in music for a lower-pitched part * "Bass", a song by Robyn Hitchcock from his 1986 album '' Element of Light'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Re-amp
Re-amping is a process often used in multitrack recording in which a recorded signal is routed back out of the editing environment and run through external processing using effects units and then into a guitar amplifier and a guitar speaker cabinet or a reverb chamber. Originally, the technique was used mostly for electric guitars: it facilitates a separation of guitar playing from guitar amplifier processing—a previously recorded audio program is played back and re-recorded at a later time for the purpose of adding effects, ambiance such as reverb or echo, and the tone shaping imbued by certain amps and cabinets. The technique has since evolved over the 2000s to include many other applications. Re-amping can also be applied to other instruments and program, such as recorded drums, synthesizers, and virtual instruments. Examples of common re-amping objectives include taking a pre-recorded electric guitar track and adding musically pleasing amplifier distortion/overdrive, room ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mastering (audio)
Mastering is a form of audio post production which is the process of preparing and transferring recorded audio from a source containing the Audio mixing (recorded music), final mix to a data storage device called a master recording, the source from which all copies will be produced (via methods such as pressing, duplication or Replication (optical media), replication). In recent years, digital masters have become usual, although analog masters—such as audio tapes—are still being used by the manufacturing industry, particularly by a few engineers who specialize in analog mastering. Mastering requires critical listening; however, software tools exist to facilitate the process. Results depend upon the intent of the engineer, their skills, the accuracy of the speaker monitors, and the listening environment. Mastering engineers often apply Equalization (audio), equalization and dynamic range compression in order to optimize sound translation on all playback systems. It is standar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Audio Engineer
An audio engineer (also known as a sound engineer or recording engineer) helps to produce a recording or a live performance, balancing and adjusting sound sources using equalization, dynamics processing and audio effects, mixing, reproduction, and reinforcement of sound. Audio engineers work on the "technical aspect of recording—the placing of microphones, pre-amp knobs, the setting of levels. The physical recording of any project is done by an engineer…" Sound engineering is increasingly viewed as a creative profession and art form, where musical instruments and technology are used to produce sound for film, radio, television, music and video games. Audio engineers also set up, sound check and do live sound mixing using a mixing console and a sound reinforcement system for music concerts, theatre, sports games and corporate events. Alternatively, ''audio engineer'' can refer to a scientist or professional engineer who holds an engineering degree and designs, deve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Audio Mixing (recorded Music)
In sound recording and reproduction, audio mixing is the process of optimizing and combining multitrack recordings into a final mono, stereo or surround sound product. In the process of combining the separate tracks, their relative levels are adjusted and balanced and various processes such as equalization and compression are commonly applied to individual tracks, groups of tracks, and the overall mix. In stereo and surround sound mixing, the placement of the tracks within the stereo (or surround) field are adjusted and balanced. Audio mixing techniques and approaches vary widely and have a significant influence on the final product. Audio mixing techniques largely depend on music genres and the quality of sound recordings involved. The process is generally carried out by a mixing engineer, though sometimes the record producer or recording artist may assist. After mixing, a mastering engineer prepares the final product for production. Audio mixing may be performed on a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Record Producer
A record producer or music producer is a music creating project's overall supervisor whose responsibilities can involve a range of creative and technical leadership roles. Typically the job involves hands-on oversight of recording sessions; ensuring artists deliver acceptable and quality performances, supervising the technical engineering of the recording, and coordinating the production team and process. The producer's involvement in a musical project can vary in depth and scope. Sometimes in popular genres the producer may create the recording's entire sound and structure. However, in classical music recording, for example, the producer serves as more of a liaison between the conductor and the engineering team. The role is often likened to that of a film director, though there are important differences. It is distinct from the role of an executive producer, who is mostly involved in the recording project on an administrative level, and from the audio engineer who operates the re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
