This week we discuss Devin Townsend's Strapping Young Lad. Of all the metal bands we've covered, Strapping Young Lad might just be the craziest and most technically impressive of the bunch. Although they have one of the most misleading band names ever, they are also one of the most interesting, chaotic, and unpredictable bands to ever play a blastbeat. Townsend isn't only a completely original guitarist and songwriter, but is also one of the most versatile vocalists in all of metal. Listen to this band now. Also Gene Hoglan was their drummer. Okay, NOW listen to them.

Closing track: “Shitstorm” from Alien (2005)

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Mike’s Picks:
Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing (1995) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Alien (2005) — Worst Album

Alex’s Picks:
City (1997) — Best Album
The New Black (2006) — Personal Favorite
Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing (1995) — Worst Album

Albums we discussed this episode…
Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing (1995)
City (1997)
SYL (2003)
Alien (2005)
The New Black (2006)

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