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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer: New Album Is 'Moving Along Very Smoothly'

September 27, 2005

DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site:

"First of all I would like to announce that I'm officially endorsed with Pearl Drums. I've been playing Pearl Drums since I started drumming. They have always been my only choice in drums and the only drum company that I ever wanted to be endorsed with. I've had nothing but the best experiences with Pearl Drums when it comes to live or studio use. I would like to shout out a HUGE thanks to my 'bad-ass-metal-smashin' rep, Rene 'Redge' Adolph, and everyone at Pearl. Redge has been incredible to work with and represents Pearl just like the way the drums sound... UNBELIEVABLE!!! We're working on an order for a brand new Pearl Masters Series Drumkit. It's gonna' be sick! When the purchase is done, I'll have pics and info on what I'm using. Thanks again to Redge and everyone at Pearl Drums... they simply are the best reason to play drums!!!!

"The DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND album is moving along very smoothly. It has easily been the best recording experience of my life. Never a bad moment, everyone in the band is very excited and the songs have such an amazing vibe to them, in my opinion. Dev's starting vocals and we'll soon be on to mixing before you know it. We also just finished a killer photo shoot with the talented Omer Cordell (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, FEAR FACTORY) from Seventh Frame Photography. The shots are incredible. The whole band is blown away with how the pics turned out. The CD insert for this album is gonna be sick! I'd like to personally thank Omer for another amazing photo shoot; you rule, bro! For a more detailed update on the 'Synchestra' happenings, check out the Hevy Devy website/forums.

"I just recieved the full-length/completed NON-HUMAN LEVEL album [the solo project of DARKANE guitarist Christofer Malmström] in the mail a week ago. This album is crazy! It is brutal, in-your-face metal! Christofer, Peter and Gustaf's contributions to this album are awesome. The artwork for the CD insert looks insane! The whole package of this album is gonna be a treat for all you fans who are waiting to purchase it on October 24th. There's even a very cool cover song that we did as a bonus track for you all to check out....I'll leave that surprise until the album comes out..... Again, NON-HUMAN LEVEL is being unleashed world wide on October 24th! Get ready for the madness...

"The Russell Bergquist [ex-ANNIHILATOR bassist] solo EP is ready for mixing. I got a copy of the five-song EP a couple of days ago and it's kickin' ass! The music is more of a hard rock vein than it is metal. There is some technical playing/chops on it with some really cool time signature changes and grooves. I mentioned before that it has a bit of a KING'S X vibe to it at times. Vivien Lalu will be mixing the album in France very soon. Russell will be leaving us here in Canada on September 30th to live in Holland with his wife and newborn son Jesse. I wish them all the best overseas and I know Russ will be playing in something wicked in no time! Stay posted on Russ' website for more info regarding his soon-to-be-released EP."

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