Devin Townsend Tours Europe With The Moth

Devin Townsend is currently touring Europe to promote The Moth, an orchestral metal work that is now released. Townsend first became known in 1993, when he was 21 and performing with Steve Vai’s group. The United Kingdom leg of his European tour begins on October 1.

The idea for The Moth remained in Townsend’s mind for ten years. Marcel Mandos presented the idea of creating new versions of music that had already been made, while Townsend wanted to make new material. The production of The Moth involved logistical processes that were not simple.

The Moth follows a loose story about someone who realizes that old patterns of behavior no longer work. Townsend says the work provides closure rather than therapy. The orchestral sections and sampled choir will be necessary for presenting the entire work live.

Townsend says they are considering one-off shows with local orchestras and choirs around the world.