SYL

by Strapping Young Lad

Overview

The press release for SYL points out that the inspiration behind the album was borne out of the horror surrounding the events of 9/11, and, later, says bluntly, "This is, without question, war music." And while the music certainly sounds like Armageddon, the lyrics are in fact angry, incredulous diatribes against not only the futility of war, but rape, hypocrisy, and hate. Devin Townsend's sense of humor surfaces here and there, particularly in "Dirt Pride" ("dripping...gigbutt; dirt pride...my pride; dripping...bunksock"), but without the lyric sheet you wouldn't hear it; Strapping Young Lad's apocalyptic death metal soundscapes are the aural equivalent of endlessly spraying shrapnel, or the nightmare hum of locusts, or the earth swallowing itself. Meanwhile, the ethereal keyboard washes and occasional bits of melodic singing only heighten the biblical intensity. Not for the faint of heart. ~ Andy Hinds

Product Details

Release Date:	11/25/2022
Label:	Back On Black
UPC:	0803341571402

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Strapping Young Lad   Primary Artist
Stevie J   Choir/Chorus
Devin Townsend   Guitar,Vocals,Sampling,Keyboards
Byron Stroud   Bass,Choir/Chorus
Jed Simon   Guitar,Sampling,Keyboards,Choir/Chorus
Dev   Choir/Chorus
Gene Hoglan   Drums
Sean Carruthers   Choir/Chorus
Carla Levis   Vocals
Chris "The Heathen" Valagao   Vocals
Rossy Living   Choir/Chorus
Marnie Mains   Vocals

Technical Credits

Strapping Young Lad   Producer,Composer
Travis Smith   Visuals
Daniel Michael Collins   Photography
Shaun Thingvold   Mixing,Engineer
Kurt Dahle   Drum Technician
Byron Stroud   Project Coordinator
Louie Teran   Mastering
Devin Townsend   Engineer,Producer
David Arnold   Composer
Carla Levis   Assistant Engineer
Paul Silviera   Engineer
Misha Rajaratnam   Engineer
Nico Wobben   Photography