Forging a career over four decades in countless genres, DEVIN TOWNSEND has reached cult status in the progressive-metal world for his polymathic talent and continual pushing of the envelope.In 2025, after a career including iconic performances at Royal Albert Hall and multiple world tours, Townsend announced an indefinite hiatus from touring. Having then delivered the live debut in Groningen of ‘The Moth’, his most ambitious work to date, it was only natural to need a break. Townsend returned home to complete the studio album of ‘The Moth’ (out 29th May on InsideOut Music) and to rebuild himself in preparation for the next stage.
According to Townsend; “‘The Moth’ feels like the culmination of all my musical experiences and my journey in life so far. And as ‘The Moth’ spreads its wings, I’m also aware of how much I’ve changed, and consequently how much remains to be expressed.”
He continues “The making of this album took me on quite a journey of self-exploration. This opportunity to get out there, tell my story with this renewed clarity, celebrate my entire anthology of music across a variety of projects (and the stories behind them) offers an opportunity to connect with the audience who made this all happen and do what I love in the process: Play music. I’ve been told ‘The Moth’ seems like my life’s work and I would agree, though it was a life that no longer exists. Moving into this new life is the path now, and these events offer an introduction to that.”
This welcomed change of heart should likely appeal to a legion of loyal fans worldwide, who now have the opportunity to watch Devin Townsend perform a range of tracks from his 31-strong studio album discography across a range of different artist projects including PUNKY BRÜSTER, CASUALTIES OF COOL, DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT AND THE GENRE-DEFINING STRAPPING YOUNG LAD.
The “Metamorphosis solo tour” offers a rare unfiltered opportunity to see DEVIN TOWNSEND back on stage, performing solo at 23 shows across 10 different countries in the UK and Europe. In typical DEVIN TOWNSEND fashion, expect the unexpected with a varied set list that will doubtless change night by night, and of course a few (bizarre) surprises along the way.
To those fans who were hoping to see DEVIN TOWNSEND perform ‘The Moth’ live complete with world-class band, orchestra and choir, he admits “If the audience at large desires this, I would love to, but let’s walk again before we fly =).” He admits “I’m just looking forward to seeing you all again, singing and playing the music from this vast catalogue and discussing the stories behind it all. Thank you and I so look forward to seeing you all again.”
DEVIN TOWNSEND’s latest studio album ‘The Moth’ is out worldwide on 29th May courtesy of Inside Out Music (Sony Music). Pre-order now here: https://dvn.lnk.to/TheMoth
Devin Townsend ‘Metamorphosis’ Solo UK & European Tour 2026
01.09. Birmingham - Glee Club
02.09. Bath - Komedia
03.09. Southampton - 1865
04.09. Exeter - Phoenix
06.09. London - Union Chapel
07.09. Oslo - Sentrum Scene
09.09. Gothenburg - Pustervik
10.09. Stockholm - Nya Cirkus
12.09. Helsinki - Finlandia Talo
15.09. Hamburg - Markthalle
16.09. Warsaw - Stodola
18.09. Vienna - Simm City
20.09. Zurich - Volkhaus
22.09. Paris - Le Bataclan
23.09. Marseille - Le Silo
26.09. Munich - Werk 7 Theatre
28.09. Cologne - Stadthalle
29.09. Utrecht - Tivoli GZ
01.10. Brighton - Old Market
02.10. Cardiff - The Gate
04.10. Glasgow - Oran Mor
05.10. Manchester - RNCM
06.10. Leeds - Howard Assembly Rooms
Tickets & info: www.hevydevy.com
German Tickets: https://tidd.ly/4n6Got6
