HevyDevy Records

HevyDevy Records is a Canadian independent record label founded in 1997 by the musician Devin Townsend and his wife Tracy Townsend. The label was created on the advice of Naoki Takada, then the A&R manager of Sony's Japanese branch, which distributed Steve Vai's album Alien Love Secrets. It functions as the primary outlet for Townsend's extensive catalogue, spanning his solo work, Strapping Young Lad, the Devin Townsend Project, Casualties of Cool, and other projects. The label's name is a play on Townsend's nickname 'HevyDevy', and its official web presence is hevydevy.com, which also serves as Townsend's official artist site. As an independent imprint, HevyDevy has released a large number of albums, often in partnership with larger distributors for different territories. The label remains active and closely tied to Townsend's ongoing creative output, including recent releases such as Powernerd and The Moth.

HevyDevy Records was founded in 1997 by the Canadian musician Devin Townsend and his wife Tracy Townsend. The label was established on the advice of Naoki Takada, who at the time was the A&R manager of the Japanese branch of Sony, the company that distributed Steve Vai's album Alien Love Secrets. The label was created to provide an outlet for Townsend's own music, giving him greater creative control and independence from major labels. Over the years, HevyDevy has released albums by Townsend's various projects, including Strapping Young Lad, the Devin Townsend Project, Casualties of Cool, and his solo work. The label's official website, hevydevy.com, also serves as Townsend's official artist site, offering news, tour dates, and merchandise. The label has been associated with a large discography, with Townsend's 28th studio project, Powernerd, mentioned on his official site. The label continues to operate as an independent entity, with recent releases such as The Moth and Powernerd.

• 1997

  HevyDevy Records founded by Devin Townsend and Tracy Townsend.

Independent label dedicated to releasing the music of Devin Townsend and his associated projects, with a direct-to-fan approach.

• Powernerd

  Devin Townsend's 28th studio project, described as a succinct but progressive record.

• The Moth

  Recent release mentioned on the official website.

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