In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, Canadian visionary musician Devin Townsend discussed his songwriting process, particularly as it relates to some of his recent releases.

He revealed that the reaction to one project often defines the nature of the next one, stating “It all bleeds into each other.

That's just how it goes.” Regarding how his various projects influence each other in terms of their overall musical and lyrical vision, Devin said: “The reaction to one often defines the nature of the next one.” His upcoming rock opera "The Moth" will be released on May 29, 2026.

This 24-track record began as a vague vision more than a decade ago.

It existed in the back of Devin Townsend's mind as his “life's work”.

Then, about six years ago, after an acoustic show in Amsterdam, Townsend was approached by the head of the Noord Nederlands Orkest (North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra) with an offer: bring orchestral grandeur to Devin's extensive discography.

The release will be available on several formats, including limited deluxe 3CD+Blu-ray artbook that includes the album on CD1, “The Moth - The Afterlife” on CD2 and “The Moth - The War (Live)” on CD3.

The Blu-ray includes the full “The Moth - The War” live film, as well as Dolby Atmos and High Resolution Stereo mixes of “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 and fold-out LP booklet, as well as digitally.