Author: Logan Rocker

While selecting photos for inclusion in his illustrated memoir, Overexposed + Underdeveloped, Devin Towensend couldn’t help but notice how much his hairstyles had changed over the years. Now he’s “bald guy”, but from his teen years on he modeled a range of styles that would fit neatly into any bad hair day calendar.

Townsend takes you through his hair history in the Rocket 88 clip below.

The previously unpublished personal photos and professionally taken studio and live shots in Overexposed + Underdeveloped are captioned by Devin in his unique way. The results trace the development of his musical ventures from before Steve Vai, through Strapping Young Lad, Devin Townsend Band, Devin Townsend Project, Ziltoid and all points between, up to and including the present day.

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“When the idea for this photo book came across my desk, I admit that I didn’t think too much about it. I shrugged and said, “Sure… if there’s an interest in that sort of thing, I can get behind it. It should be easy enough…” Through this experience, I ended up in a place where I could say, “Man… what a life. This was you… this was the story of someone named ‘Devin Townsend’ who lived on a tiny little planet in the middle of nowhere,” and I enjoyed it tremendously.” – Devin Townsend

The successor and companion to Only Half There, Devin’s collection of personal and professional photographs in Overexposed + Underdeveloped traces his journey from childhood in Canada through teen years in different bedrooms, on to his professional career and beyond parenthood. Captions written by Devin recall memories and details of people, places, haircuts, and strange happenings. The vast majority of the photos in overexposed + underdeveloped have never been published before.

 See below for a sneak peek inside Overexposed + Underdeveloped:

Defiled Serenity, the band formed by Before The Dawn frontman Paavo Laapotti, have released the first single and music video, “Your Worst Enemy”, from their forthcoming debut album.

The band is set to release their long-awaited debut album, Within The Slumber Of The Mind, on February 21st, 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single, “Your Worst Enemy”, is out now. The music video produced by Tuomas Saukkonen (Before The Dawn, Wolfheart, Dawn Of Solace) can be viewed below.

Listen to “Your Worst Enemy” on streaming services here. 

Vocalist Paavo Laapotti comments: “We wanted to start with a fiery track with a lot of kick! The song is about an individual, that has been treated like trash for his whole life. Eventually enough is enough, his feelings take over and he seeks for a revenge. He releases his anger towards his bullies and lets them know their worst enemy. ” ”We started making of the album with this song and clearly each musician had a strong vision of the outcome. I think we succeeded in giving it the chaos it needed, both with the song and the music video.”

Defiled Serenity is a melodic death metal band from Loimaa, Finland. It was founded by the vocalist and Before The Dawn frontman Paavo Laapotti in 2021. The band’s music is for the fans of old In Flames, Amorphis, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity etc. Their sound relies heavily on the 90’s melodeath sound, but with modern twists. The songs are filled with low growls, chunky guitars, beautiful melodies and tight rhythm sections.

They released their first stand-alone single, “Voices From The Void”, in 2022 and it has reached over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. Since then, the band has been writing new material and now it’s time to unleash their long-awaited debut album.

Tracklist:

“Alkutaival” (feat. Juha Tapio)
“Voices From The Void”
“Exiled To Infinity”
“Death”
“Mortal”
“Within The Slumber Of The Mind”
“Through The Chaos”
“Your Worst Enemy”
“Tears Of Black”
“Unfaithful” (Rihanna cover feat. Karisma)

“Voices From The Void”

Metallica have issued the following update regarding their Black Box exhibit, Orion: A Tribute To Cliff Burton:

“For our final installment of Orion: A Tribute to Cliff Burton, we’re bringing you intimate conversations with seven people who knew Cliff best: James Hetfield, Ray Burton, Zach Harmon, Jim Martin, Les Claypool, Charlie Benante, and John Cruz. Bandmates, a father, friends, and fellow musicians, these men share Cliff’s profound impact on their lives in their own words.”

Watch the interviews here.

Metallica adds: “Curating an exhibit to honor the beloved Cliff Burton was a true passion project. Thanks to his family, friends, peers, and fans, we were able to paint a complete picture of a man who lived a brief life but left an immense impact.

“Over 150 artifacts comprise collections like “Cliff’s Legacy,” “Castro Valley Life,” “The Music,” “On Tour,” “Off-Stage,” “Cliff’s Gear,” and “In Print.” Cliff’s character shines through each piece, allowing us to connect with the man so few had the pleasure of knowing.”

Enter the museum here.

“What’s a museum without a gift shop, right? Shop these Fifth Member exclusive products commemorating Orion: A Tribute To Cliff Burton, including the brand-new Orion Patch inspired by this exhibit.”

Shop the collection here.

On October 1, Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi and singer Jizzy Pearl appeared on FOX5 Las Vegas to promote their upcoming show this Saturday, October 5 at the M Resort Pavillion. Check out the video below:

Alex Grossi shared the photos below via social media, writing: “Thank you to @lvnowtv KLAS-8 for having us on yesterday afternoon to promote this Saturday’s @quietriotband show at the @mresortspacasino…. We even got to do the weather!”

Upcoming Quiet Riot dates are listed below:

October
4 – Laughlin, NV – Harrah’s Showroom
5 – Henderson, NV – M Resort Pavilion
11 – Little Rock , AR – Arkansas State Fair
19 – Grand Island, NE – Platt Duetche  
24 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Event Center
25 – Black River Falls, WI – Ho Chunk Event Center
31 – Tulalip, WA – Tulalip Casino Event Center  

November
2 – Lewiston , ID – Clearwater River Event Center
9 – Santa Fe, NM – Buffalo Thunder Event Center
22 – Bloomington, IL – Bloomington Performing Arts Center
30 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom

December
19 – Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall
20 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Casino
21 – Turners Falls , MA – Shea Theater
27 – Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
28 – Golden, CO – Buffalo Rose

The wait is over for cannabis and heavy metal enthusiasts alike. Dimebag Darrell’s Cannabis From Hell – a premium cannabis line paying tribute to the late legendary Pantera and Damageplan guitarist Dimebag and his love of Mary Jane along with his unmistakable rock ‘n’ roll legacy – will launch with their limited-edition debut product, Pinteras, pre-rolled pinners in collaboration with Slimmies and Higher Vibes Solutions.

The launch, limited to 1,000 units, will be exclusively available in Sacramento, CA surrounding Pantera’s headlining performance at the iconic Aftershock Festival on Thursday, October 10. Festival goers can find Pinteras exclusively at any Cookies and/or Lemonnnade dispensaries in Sacramento and at Four Twenty Bank in Palm Springs during the entire week of Aftershock (10/7-10/13). Attendees can bring proof of purchase to the Dimebag Hardware booth inside Aftershock festival grounds for a special festival-exclusive Dimebag Darrell gift.

The journey to bring Dimebag Darrell’s Cannabis From Hell to life began three years ago at Aftershock. Scott “SVH” Von Heldt, CEO of Higher Vibes Solutions and Co-Founder of Dimebag Darrell’s Cannabis From Hell brand recalls a fateful conversation with Rita Haney, trustee and widow of Dimebag Darrell. “I was there representing one of my cannabis clients when I met Rita and asked if she’d ever considered doing a cannabis brand in Dime’s honor. She told me, ‘Yeah hun, I have, but everybody flaked, and we never found the right partner to make it happen.’ My response was, ‘Well, you found the right guy.’ From that point on, I made it my mission to find the perfect partners to honor Dime’s legacy with authenticity.”

Drawing from Dimebag’s love for rolling pinner-style joints, Von Heldt enlisted the expertise of Slimmies, the first company in California to roll a straight, slim-style pre-roll. “The guys at Slimmies jumped at the opportunity to join us in creating a kick-ass 10-pack of pinner-style pre-rolls—perfect for festivals, concerts, or just rockin’ out to your favorite Pantera jams at home. Pinteras are the perfect way to light ‘em up and watch it go!” adds Von Heldt.

Pinteras is a special 8th of premium indoor-grown flower, rolled into ten small “pinner-style” joints, just like Dimebag himself loved to smoke. Each collectible pack features the phrase “Let the Rocker take care of the Rockers,” written in Dimebag’s own handwriting, making it a must-have for both fans and connoisseurs. The Pinteras 10-packs feature a balanced hybrid strain called Revolution (Is My Strain), a cross of Ghost OG x Purple Punch, delivering a gassy, high-octane boost with the smooth taste and cerebral high of its purple terps.

Beyond the launch of Pinteras, fans can look forward to future releases from Dimebag Darrell’s Cannabis From Hell, including 3.5g Cemetery Eighths, THC & Hemp-infused Blacktooth Grins, and Redd Fang ready-to-drink Bloody Mary’s. In addition, the team will be unveiling a line of functional gummies under the Dimetime brand, featuring 20 Blacktooth Berry gummies designed to enhance creativity and deliver a sense of overall well-being. Stay tuned for more details.

For a full list of dispensaries stocking Dimebag Darrell’s Cannabis From Hell products, head here.