DEVIN TOWNSEND - THE MOTH [2CD]

Format: 2 x CD
Catalogue No.: 19958419362
Barcode: 0199584193625
Release Date: 29 May 2026
Genre: Progressive Rock

Released via Century Media - The Moth is Devin Townsend’s most ambitious work to date, a project that has existed in his mind as his life’s work – an 'immersive orchestral, choral, and theatrical project over a decade in the making. What began as a distant vision became reality when Townsend was invited to collaborate with the North Netherlands’ Orchestra and Choir. Unlike his previous genre-hopping worlds, The Moth was conceived from the ground up as a fully orchestrated narrative. Townsend spent years relearning musical fundamentals to write the score himself: harmony, counterpoint, and orchestration rebuilt from scratch, expertly assisted by Joseph Stevenson. The result is a meticulously crafted, emotionally driven piece where every instrument and voice has space to speak. Recorded across more than ten countries, the album brings together an extraordinary global cast: the aforementioned North Netherlands Orchestra and Choir, long-time collaborators Darby Todd, Mike Keneally, James Leach, and guests including Steve Vai, Anneke Van Giersbergen & Lynn Wu (Ou). Hundreds of musicians, engineers, mixers and artists contributed to the project’s massive creative ecosystem. The Moth will be available on several formats including Ltd Deluxe 3CD+Blu-ray Artbook that includes the album on CD1, ‘The Moth – The Afterlife’ on CD2 & ‘The Moth – The War (Live)’ on CD3. The Blu-ray includes the full ‘The Moth – The War’ live film, as well as Dolby Atmos & High Resolution Stereo Mixes of the ‘The Moth’ and ‘The Moth – The Afterlife’. It will also be available as Limited 2CD Edition (including ‘The Moth-The Afterlife’ on CD2), Standard CD Jewelcase and as Gatefold Triple-Gatefold 180g 2LP & Fold-Out LP-booklet.

CD1   The Moth
Semi-prologue
War Beyond Words
The Moth
Ode to My Eye
Enter the City
Covered by Causes
Lexin
Runaways
A Proxy for God
The Mothers
Orion
Stay There
Home at Night
Intermission
Lexin Returns
The Clergy
Prepare for War
The Big Snit
Silver Princess
A Life in Review
Metamorphosis
Stained Hearts
Let Go
We Don't Deserve Dogs

CD2   The Moth (The Afterlife)
Semi-prologue
War Beyond Words
The Moth
Ode to My Eye
Enter the City
Covered by Causes
Lexin
Runaways
A Proxy for God
The Mothers
Orion
Stay There
Home at Night
Intermission
Lexin Returns
The Clergy
Prepare for War
The Big Snit
Silver Princess
A Life in Review
Metamorphosis
Stained Hearts
Let Go
We Don't Deserve Dogs