Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Devin Townsend has announced a six-date Australian and New Zealand tour for March and April 2027, continuing the next phase of his “Metamorphosis Tour”.
In his announcement, Townsend described the shows as a continuation of a personal process of musical rediscovery, giving him an opportunity to revisit his extensive catalog with a different perspective while looking toward future projects.
The Canadian musician has explored numerous musical directions across his solo career, including progressive metal, ambient compositions and ambitious orchestral works. The “Metamorphosis” performances are intended to celebrate that wide-ranging history.
Presales begin Friday, November 13 at 9 a.m. local time, with general ticket sales following Monday, November 16 at 9 a.m. local time. Fans can register for information through the tour promoter’s website.
Canadian vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer Devin Townsend (born May 5, 1972) has established one of progressive and extreme metal’s most prolific bodies of work, encompassing 30 albums across his various projects as of 2026. After performing in several high school metal bands, Townsend earned his major-label breakthrough in 1993 when he was selected to perform lead vocals on Steve Vai‘s album “Sex & Religion”.
Disillusioned by his initial experiences within the music industry following the record’s release and tour, Townsend channeled his frustration into his 1995 solo debut, “Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing”, under the pseudonym Strapping Young Lad. The solo venture quickly morphed into a full-fledged band, yielding the critically acclaimed 1997 album “City”. Townsend went on to release three additional studio albums with Strapping Young Lad through 2007, while simultaneously building an expansive solo discography managed under his independent label, HevyDevy Records.
