Made all the more powerful by knowledge that this was basically the final performance of SYL before Devin dismantled the band, shaved his head, and moved on to the next phase in his life. Almost brings a tear to the eye. He knew when it was time to say goodbye to this persona, and quit on a high point - never letting SYL get stale. An inspiration for all of us, musician or otherwise, to always move forward. Never get trapped by the past.
It's kind of mad to know that I witnessed this at the festival without even knowing who the fuck they were. I thought it was the maddest shit I'd ever seen at the time, didn't get it. Now I still think it's the maddest shit I've ever seen but damn I love it.
All those people in that audience who had not heard of Strapping before that day had no idea what they were in for! Guarantee no one forgot that performance either.... They absolutely slayed every band that year at Download!
I was there, my friends said "that's an emo band sounding name" I pleased them to trust me on this one. They played either before or after Soulfly so they reluctantly agreed as it was convenient to be at this stage. They were blown away, each and every one of them. Proud moment! Download '06 what a fucking festival. SYL was the reason I went. :D
@@misplaymay I got introduced to Devin/SYL when Terria came out. (Love Earth Day, Canada and Down and Under, on that album) After listening to that album, In that moment I learned the definitions of epiphany and transcendent. I know this might be construed as hyperbolic but I think my reaction to his music is the same as people reacting to Beethoven’s 9th symphony when it was played before it’s first audience. But your friends better have thanked you for showing them what good music actually is. I’m assuming they went out and bought all of his music because that’s exactly what I did when I was heard him lol. 😅 the dude is an absolute genius. That’s an objective fact.
It was 'Detox' for me personally, back in the late 90's. But still, SYL definitely introduced me to the heavier side of music. Them and Cannibal Corpse.
This song, although is not super "extreme".. I'd say Epicloud or Addicted(especially.. seeing as Dev himself has described it as a Pop album).. there's no denying there's great songs on both albums.. but they ain't SYL extreme lol 😆
The middle riff of “Critic” is better, imo. The part after he says “Calling in a Soulstrike”. At least I think that’s what he is saying lol. But underneath the waves is a great song. City is my favorite SYL album.
This has got to be how God intended metal to sound. This is music too awesome for me to just be finding now. Feel like I missed out. I need in that pit. Thank you for sharing this. So sick.
I feel you but 2 years latter. I first listen to Devi a couple of weeks and have been finding a new world that i just wish i had found out 20 years ago!
Catherine everything Devin does is better live, it’s the mark of a truly great musician, and he is that, I mean even calling him great sells it short I think
Everyone respects Gene, c'mon now. Jed on the other hand, no one seems to talk about him much and he's a fantastic guitarist. Check out his work in Zimmers Hole
I was lucky to see them when I was 15 in 2005 at the Sounds of the Underground tour..was an all day concert with a bunch of different bands and SYL def kicked ass haha. I like Devins solo work but I wish he still did SYL as well.
I was there. It was epic! I'd love to see them again, but that's never gonna happen. Might get to see some SYL material with a different band though, and that's good enough for me.
I have the fortune of being able to go to about 75-80 live shows per year all over the world watching all types of bands perform and one of the few people who never dissapoint is Devin, amazing performer.
One of the many things that make me love Devin is the fact that I never heard him talk about his bipolar (disease) as something that makes him the (great) artist he is. I'm sure that what makes him a great musician, and also a great person, is the fact that he faced his fears and his mental illness. That's why he's one of the best in this genre (and not).
He very indirectly admitted that his condition makes him great when he stopped taking treatment on purpose to write Alien. Anyway I think he's going to be talking about it in his upcoming book.
I actually saw him with the Devin Townshend Project this last weekend and had made mention of how bizarre it is to suffer from a fear of people (who are fundamentally terrifying), then saying fuck it, getting on stage, and pretending to be a metal-singer. His commentary between songs was awesome to a first-time listener.
Sounds like a feature to you, but typically leads people to suicide. He has evolutionalized greatly by controlling it with medication, for musical evolution, his family balance and of course for his own sanity. Great musician!
If you watch his episode of Fact or Fiction, he talks about how he was misdiagnosed with Bi Polar disorder. He stopped taking his medication before recording Alien but continued to use drink and drugs and that tipped him over the edge. He says since he got sober, "everything has been weirdly fine".
Can't believe it's been 10 years since they broke up!!!! Man time flies hope for a reunion someday. But till then The Devin Townsend Project can stick around they're cool too
Such a fucking awesome song. This whole album rips. I got the pleasure of seeing S.Y.L. play their self titled in it's entirety at Milwaukee Metalfest in the early 2000's.
Awesome. One of my favorite performaces from the band's show at The Download. Master Devin Townsend is the true master of ceremony. The man is GODLEY. Hail Strapping Young Lad.
I've been listening to underground metal for like the longest time (since the early 90s) how I am just hearing about these guys is beyond me... wish I could have seen (experienced) this. Thanks for sharing! 🍻
after the fallout, you wake up with a snot in your face buried in rabble. in the distant there are sounds of hevy machinery pounding and crushing the souls of angels. as you continue your way through the desolate city ruins you hear those who seek redemption and those who seek revenge... then you wake up and it's time to inhale another one for the storm. peace.
I’m not sure but I think he might have fallen asleep and hasn’t fallen over because people are packed like sardines. I think the guy headbanging (more like nodding, if you ask me) on the right looks very funny, though. Whichever way you slice it, it’s all hilarious. 😄
Made all the more powerful by knowledge that this was basically the final performance of SYL before Devin dismantled the band, shaved his head, and moved on to the next phase in his life. Almost brings a tear to the eye. He knew when it was time to say goodbye to this persona, and quit on a high point - never letting SYL get stale. An inspiration for all of us, musician or otherwise, to always move forward. Never get trapped by the past.
It's kind of mad to know that I witnessed this at the festival without even knowing who the fuck they were. I thought it was the maddest shit I'd ever seen at the time, didn't get it. Now I still think it's the maddest shit I've ever seen but damn I love it.
This was a beautiful comment. Blessed I got to see them live at this time.
Best fucking band ever.
I dont pretend to love all his music since, but I admire the balls. Pendulous.
@@messiahmozguspendulous……bravo Sir
mid-2000s era Devy was probably the scariest musician ever.
Gene Hoglans drums would probably disagree.
It's the hair.....or lack thereof
Scariest? I think you meant kick assest. You're welcome.
Glen Benton from Deicide is scariest check him out.
Metal Al Yankovic
All those people in that audience who had not heard of Strapping before that day had no idea what they were in for! Guarantee no one forgot that performance either.... They absolutely slayed every band that year at Download!
I was there, my friends said "that's an emo band sounding name" I pleased them to trust me on this one. They played either before or after Soulfly so they reluctantly agreed as it was convenient to be at this stage. They were blown away, each and every one of them.
Proud moment! Download '06 what a fucking festival. SYL was the reason I went. :D
@@misplaymay Cool story bro :)
@@misplaymay I got introduced to Devin/SYL when Terria came out. (Love Earth Day, Canada and Down and Under, on that album) After listening to that album, In that moment I learned the definitions of epiphany and transcendent. I know this might be construed as hyperbolic but I think my reaction to his music is the same as people reacting to Beethoven’s 9th symphony when it was played before it’s first audience. But your friends better have thanked you for showing them what good music actually is. I’m assuming they went out and bought all of his music because that’s exactly what I did when I was heard him lol. 😅 the dude is an absolute genius. That’s an objective fact.
@@violatorut2003 amen! 🤘🏻🎸
@@misplaymay 999
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Miss this band. Obscenely underrated.
Metallica eat your wife out.
This song is the gateway drug for mainstream metalheads.
It was 'Detox' for me personally, back in the late 90's. But still, SYL definitely introduced me to the heavier side of music. Them and Cannibal Corpse.
All his music is weed to me 🤘🏽😜
Eu não conhecia essa banda, mas também não sou um metaleiro mainstream. 😂😂
This song, although is not super "extreme".. I'd say Epicloud or Addicted(especially.. seeing as Dev himself has described it as a Pop album).. there's no denying there's great songs on both albums.. but they ain't SYL extreme lol 😆
What I love most about this song is it that the main riff is so simple and yet soooooo powerul. I honnestly put it on my top 10 of heaviest riffs.
Samuel Martin Just like the middle riff of Underneath The Waves
The middle riff of “Critic” is better, imo. The part after he says “Calling in a Soulstrike”. At least I think that’s what he is saying lol. But underneath the waves is a great song. City is my favorite SYL album.
1:20 man, the 15 year old in me is creaming in his fucking jeans 😂😂
..happens to the best of us, even after so many years...
There's not doubt that Devin is the most charismatic vocalist in metal.
Imagine him and 90s Philip Anselmo on the same stage
This has got to be how God intended metal to sound. This is music too awesome for me to just be finding now. Feel like I missed out. I need in that pit. Thank you for sharing this. So sick.
I feel you but 2 years latter. I first listen to Devi a couple of weeks and have been finding a new world that i just wish i had found out 20 years ago!
Saw em at ozzfest as a 16 year old not knowing what I’m getting into and wow
...god....
Same
Long hair or bald?
Why not both?
The brutality blew it off.
Hail the Skullet
Haha...I believe he called it his Skullet...lol
Gene Hoglan is a drummer god
S Adsit truth
The Atomic Clock
absolute beast
the sort of man to go to war with
SYL is some of his best work too, he’s the first one who will say that to you too
One of the few artists who can pull off vocals onstage consistently. Sounds like a studio version or even better
I honestly like the live version better than the studio version
I honestly could like you live better than the picture version :P
lol
+Catherine ahahah
shaou!
Catherine everything Devin does is better live, it’s the mark of a truly great musician, and he is that, I mean even calling him great sells it short I think
God Devin looked so completely unhinged during this show. It’s like they dragged him out of some hole for this performance. Absolutely amazing
Gene is amazing I am so glad he was in Strapping Young Lad and Dethklok
Yadoking And death
@@thattypicalslimy8548 and literally 15 more bands
Just saw him with Testament last summer. The Atomic Clock! \m/
@@thattypicalslimy8548 yeah wtf don't forget death
@@OlMoldy lol this comment made me want to listen to them right now.
Every one raves about Devin, don't get me wrong Devy's fucking awesome, But Gene Hoglan deserve some respect as well, that man can fucking thrash.
He is inhuman, I swear
Well everyone respects Gene Hoglan, so I Don’t see the issue. (Gene is a fucking bad ass)
The Atomic Clock. Perfect nickname for Gene.
Everyone respects Gene, c'mon now. Jed on the other hand, no one seems to talk about him much and he's a fantastic guitarist. Check out his work in Zimmers Hole
@@pieterdevries7828 in the ten years since I made that comment I have. Zimmer's Hole is a lot of fun
Crazy to think that Dev had so recently quit doing drugs when this was filmed, shows that his insanity isn't dependent on externals.
That brief moment when Strapping dipped one toe in the mainstream (audience, not musically) before calling it a day! Miss this band so much!
How I wish that I had been able to see this band live when they still existed. Let us hope they reunite one day.
I was lucky to see them when I was 15 in 2005 at the Sounds of the Underground tour..was an all day concert with a bunch of different bands and SYL def kicked ass haha. I like Devins solo work but I wish he still did SYL as well.
Go see DTP, he is such a performer. Easily one of the most memorable shows I've ever been to
I was there. It was epic! I'd love to see them again, but that's never gonna happen. Might get to see some SYL material with a different band though, and that's good enough for me.
Probably won't get back together. I wish this band was bad ass. According to devin .
they won't reunite again but devin does play some songs every now and then, there's a show where he invited jed! :)
I was there man, I'm sat here with the chills,
nobody rocks the skullet better than devin
hear hear!!!
thats because nobody else rocks the skullet lol
+Matthew Teehan to bad the crowd sucks ass. looks like a bunch of emo pansies
+Linus Ilskens true story. ha
Devy rocks most things better than everyone!
Cant believe this is so old and still so good. Ive watched it thousands of times lmao. Gene is insane behind the kit
This band was the most extreme, most metal band ever played in the history of mankind.
I have the fortune of being able to go to about 75-80 live shows per year all over the world watching all types of bands perform and one of the few people who never dissapoint is Devin, amazing performer.
Woooooow...is it like part of your profession or you are goddamn rich?
One of the many things that make me love Devin is the fact that I never heard him talk about his bipolar (disease) as something that makes him the (great) artist he is. I'm sure that what makes him a great musician, and also a great person, is the fact that he faced his fears and his mental illness. That's why he's one of the best in this genre (and not).
He very indirectly admitted that his condition makes him great when he stopped taking treatment on purpose to write Alien. Anyway I think he's going to be talking about it in his upcoming book.
I actually saw him with the Devin Townshend Project this last weekend and had made mention of how bizarre it is to suffer from a fear of people (who are fundamentally terrifying), then saying fuck it, getting on stage, and pretending to be a metal-singer. His commentary between songs was awesome to a first-time listener.
Sounds like a feature to you, but typically leads people to suicide. He has evolutionalized greatly by controlling it with medication, for musical evolution, his family balance and of course for his own sanity. Great musician!
If you watch his episode of Fact or Fiction, he talks about how he was misdiagnosed with Bi Polar disorder. He stopped taking his medication before recording Alien but continued to use drink and drugs and that tipped him over the edge. He says since he got sober, "everything has been weirdly fine".
Being smart also helps,if you are born dumb,you are stuffed.
Isn't this song about his favourite subject in high school, social studies, for that was the one which was after math?
thank you devy finished this band so we have heads still glued in our necks today
The faces Devin makes from 5:00 onwards. He's just having so much fun with what he's doing it's great :D
The thought of trusting other people to be on stage with you and nail every part must be awesome. This is so ducking bad ass I love it.
This is absolute melodic brutal perfection
Can't believe it's been 10 years since they broke up!!!! Man time flies hope for a reunion someday. But till then The Devin Townsend Project can stick around they're cool too
Great band and Devins voice is amazing.
Such a fucking awesome song. This whole album rips. I got the pleasure of seeing S.Y.L. play their self titled in it's entirety at Milwaukee Metalfest in the early 2000's.
Best live performance ive have seen! Devin vocals are epic, metal faces are epic, speeches are epic and hair is totally epic.
Words can not explain simply how much I fucking love this video. I hope it stays on UA-cam forever so I can go fucking crazy on a daily basis.
Awesome. One of my favorite performaces from the band's show at The Download. Master Devin Townsend is the true master of ceremony. The man is GODLEY. Hail Strapping Young Lad.
Saw old mate Devy perform this at Tivoli in Brisbane, Australia, only a few months ago. Totally otherworldly.
god damn i love this band. always will.
I always come back to this vid
Glad to say I was there, what a set that was!
3:46 haters gonna say its not ed sheeran
Oh shitttttt LMFAO
Dude, it so is..
And it stayed in his hair. METAL AF
One of the greatest pieces of music ever written. Just fucking epic
just here reminiscing on what an actual concert used to look like.
Its so sad to think that right after this show Devin was done with SYL.... Amazing band and always will be!! \m/\m/
Heaviest band I've ever heard. Mind blown, ass blasted.
He rocked the skullet unlike anyone in history. Love these guys and DTProject.
There never was a more effective frontman for a metal band.
Devin is a fucking legend! I miss SYL everyday
this is what i call a good live show.
The atomic fucking clock, Gene Hoglan!
1:46
You can hear where dethklok got their influence from.
Pretty sure gene played in dethklok
pickles the drummer is based off devin i think
what a voice...
Got to meet in Albuquerque NM years back all 5 of tbem..great night in metal
I wish metal was still like this
Dang, Gene Hoglan is a BEAST! Excellent work. I wish camera crew would show all the band members more evenly.
This performance is Phenomenal.
Monster guitar riff ❤❤❤ and Genes drumming!!!
Amazing, happy to see this again after all these years!
I keep return to this video when I want some proper metal.
I Love this band
I've been listening to underground metal for like the longest time (since the early 90s) how I am just hearing about these guys is beyond me... wish I could have seen (experienced) this. Thanks for sharing! 🍻
Heard about this song on the SYL episode of the Heavy with Andrew and Don. Can’t believe How many years I wasted not listening to them
05:03 best ever metal riff.
This and Stone Sour are my favorite performances of this festival.
Turn this all the way up with headphones in a completely dark room. You feel like your right there at the front of the crowd
2:24 is amazing cut to Jed headbanging lovely work Mr cameraman 😀
So freaking glad I was there!
The crowd didn’t deserve this performance. I wish I was one of them
This is the best form of the townsend
I think the rotation of the earth slowed that day due to the heaviness of this.
Devin Townsend is a musical genius!
i highly suggest changing the settings to make the video play twice as fast. its so funny lol
Gotta be my favorite SYL song🤘🤘🤘
Biggest fan at 3:41
Agreed. That guy makes me happy every time I watch this.
Never noticed that guy lol. Thanks for that. I would probably do the same thing if I was there.
Best 7 minutes and 17 seconds of my life!
pure so metal, dude didnt even mind their spit in his hair..............chunky, crushing riffs
I find this one better than the album version.
Time for a reunion tour!
Best. Live. Vocals. *Ever*.
Gene's fucking face at 4:42 ... he's fucking feeling the metal so hard his pupils fill his whole iris
0:58, Dev looks like he's thinking, "Yeah, I got a big loogie in my hair. What of it?!"
AMAZING
great quality vids from this concert, AT LAST
Gene fucking beasts this track
I want strapping back!!!!!!!!!!
amazing voice!
Jesus Christ, look at how damn focused Gene is at 4:40
What a time huh😍 wonderful
The bass kicking in @ 01:16 is enough to make all nu metal poseurs get the runs .
5:59 evidence that having a cold cannot stop this man
That's not from having a cold, that's from having cocaine!
still love your work!!
Underrated front man..Love Devin live 😎✊💪
Kicked @$$seen these guys I was at main stage then I heard crowd chanting SYL and ran like mutha f*cherry to 2nd stage🤘🏽🖤🖤🤘🏽
God, I love this video.
I aspire to have the same sort of stage banter as Devin 😂🤘🏻
after the fallout, you wake up with a snot in your face buried in rabble. in the distant there are sounds of hevy machinery pounding and crushing the souls of angels. as you continue your way through the desolate city ruins you hear those who seek redemption and those who seek revenge... then you wake up and it's time to inhale another one for the storm. peace.
this is the band that fear factory, wanted to be. Lad is superior on all levels
Fear factory is older and has nothing to envy strapping young lads they achieved Crazy shits too
I think even devin wouldnt agree with you on this one
Agreed. Much prefer SYL to Fear Factory all day long.
Theeee Skullet! Metal af!
03:17 - my man behind the girl has peaked.
lol
I’m not sure but I think he might have fallen asleep and hasn’t fallen over because people are packed like sardines. I think the guy headbanging (more like nodding, if you ask me) on the right looks very funny, though. Whichever way you slice it, it’s all hilarious. 😄
I came here for the vocals. Now I wish I had been there.