“Hello everyone :) Continuing in the ‘Devolution’ series of albums (which has been an avenue for us to release cool little curiosities on the side of regular releases) we bring you ‘Devolution #3 - Empath: Live In America’. This was a very unique tour for me, and one that was regrettably cut short by the pandemic. It was a stripped-back version of the ‘Order of Magnitude’ band (without choir and a few other members…), but as I try to do with each tour, the goal was to make this a unique and special night. Therefore, this tour marked a ‘free form’ version of the material. There were no backing tracks, click tracks, or even a setlist, so every night was unique and different. The audience yelled out requests and we just rolled with it. The material was therefore interpreted in unique ways and the experience was a very special ‘fly by the seat of our pants’ musical night. It’s a raw and off-kilter performance and I’m thrilled to have documented it. Until the next ‘real’ release, I hope you enjoy this rarity from a special, albeit ill-fated tour.” "Devolution #3 - Empath: Live in America" will be released worldwide by InsideOut Music on August 4th, 2023. Pre-order your copy here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/DevolutionSeries3-Empath-LiveInAmerica (Psssst: Devin's official store has some exclusive coloured vinyl and t-shirt bundles...)