Best Strapping Young Lad Albums

Strapping Young Lad was a Canadian extreme metal band formed in 1994 by musician Devin Townsend. They disbanded in 2007 as Townsend announced his decision to retreat from public view while continuing to record solo albums.

Containing elements of death metal, thrash metal, progressive metal, and industrial metal, Strapping Young Lad's music was characterized by the use of polyrhythmic guitar riffing and drumming, blast beats and Wall of Sound production. The band's musical direction was mainly determined by Townsend, whose battle with bipolar disorder and dark sense of humor were major influences on his songwriting. Townsend was also noted for his eccentric appearance and on-stage behaviour, which greatly contributed to the band's intense live performances.

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