I have been a big fan of Candian musician Devin Townsend for a long time. If you're not familiar with his music, it's somewhat difficult to describe. First of all, it's definitely metal and mostly heavy. However, what makes Devin Townsend's music different is that he layers track upon track and ends up with a solid thick sonic wall that is so rich, you feel like you can reach out and grab it.

This morning, I went to check out his website and saw that a new video and song has been posted on the front page. My first thought was that Devin Townsend was channeling his inner Steve Wilson (Porcupine Tree, Blackfield). It certainly feels that way for most of the track, called "Coast". However, towards the end, the music turns decidedly in the direction of Townsend's previous DevLab work; strangely ambient, white noise, feedback, and general audio chaos. What makes this track different though is that the audio chaos is neatly and almost gently rendered on top of the more steady musical background. It's really quite something to listen to.

Even better than the song though is the accompanying video. It's simply incredible; aliens, monoliths, all shot in grainy black and white to mimic hand-held VHS camcorders. It's very reminiscent of parts of the X-Files, or something from the mind of M. Night Shyamalan.

Check out the video, or visit the Devin Townsend website.