Devin Townsend Band Drummer Updates On New Album

Devin Townsend Band drummer, Ryan van Poederooyen, has posted the following update on the new DTB album and his solo project on his official website:

"The DTB will bereleasing our new album 'Synchestra' at the end of January. This album has recieved nothing but incredible reviews from some great magazines and websites worldwide. I still won't back down from saying that this is the best work Devin has EVER done with his solo material or maybe anything he's done ! I'm sure all of you have heard that we are opening up for Opeth in February in the Eastern States and Canada. The full bill is Opeth / Dark Tranquility / DTB. Here are some confirmed dates :

Feb 15 - Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh, NC
Feb 16 - The Norva - Norfolk, VA
Feb 17 - Recher Theatre - Towson, MD
Feb 18 - Mr. Small's Theatre - Millvale, PA
Feb 19 - Bogarts - Cincinnati, OH
Feb 20 - Headliner's Music Hall - Louisville, KY
Feb 21 - Newport Music Hall - Columbus,OH
Feb 24 - Webster Theatre - Hartford, CT
Feb 25 - Heartbreak Hotel - Providence, RI
Feb 26 - Imperial - Quebec City, QC
Feb 28 - The Drink Nightclub - London, ON

DTB (opening shows without Opeth)

Feb 23 - Jaxx - Springfield
VA (with Dark Tranquility)

Feb 27 - Lee's Palace -
Toronto, ON (Headlining Show)

"There also might be another show or two added to our leg of the Opeth tour. Lastly, we will be shooting a video for 'Vampira' this week, which is the first single off of 'Synchestra.' Stay posted at the HDR website for more news on the video and touring stuff !"

"My solo project is still on !!! I've had lot's of fans asking me about this album and all I can say is sorry it's taking this long ! I was soooooo busy in 2005. I had session work coming out of my ass and also recorded the new DTB record. Needless to say, some of my guest's (for the album) were extremely busy as well. Alex Skolnick was very busy with Testament and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, while Trevor Dunn was doing his Jazz trio along with the Fantomas.

"Devin was solidly booked like he always is and Byron Stroud was crazy busy touring with both SYL and Fear Factory and the list goes on....I'm getting closer to finishing the writing for the album and am planning to record the album in early Summer 2006. My Brother, Jay Van Poederooyen (Headly, Hinder), will be Co-Producing, Mixing and Engineering the album for me, so expect it to sound HUGE ! Jay is an amazing talent and will make this album sound crushing. This record WILL get done this year !"

Source: RVP