Devin Townsend (Ex-Strapping Young Lad) Vents On Piracy

September 11th, 2012

Adrian Garza

Metal musician and producer Devin Townsend (formerly of extreme metal band, Strapping Young Lad) took to Twitter last night to share his thoughts on music piracy. It’s been observed that Townsend had much to speak about upon finding that Epicloud, his latest work under the Devin Townsend Project moniker had been leaked on the internet just before its scheduled release date next week.

Though this is understandable that artist’s want an audience to appreciate their art, but this still leaves much to be considered seeing as how many musicians are moving towards doing unconventional things like selling albums on a “pay what you want” basis. Check to see what Townsend had to say right after the jump.

Look, to clarify again: The reason I'm not bothered about downloading is that over the years, some people who want me to continue support it

— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) September 11, 2012

Of course you hear the rhetoric and complaints, yeah it's all expensive etc etc… but its a good job we're damn lucky to have…

— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) September 11, 2012

Ultimately, at the end of the day, I write music for ME because it's what I LOVE. And if it ever turns around financially, great…

— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) September 11, 2012

…why the hell would you want to be a musician if having people listen is so conditional? Support if you want, it costs a lot, but I luv it

— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) September 11, 2012