Devin Townsend Project (2007–present)
In June 2007, Townsend began to discuss the plans for his next solo studio album, describing it as a "hugely complicated, dynamic metal 'symphony' thing...mainly instrumental."[36] The upcoming album is currently entitled Ki, tentatively set for release in late May to early June 2009.[citation needed]
Townsend has continued to provide updates about the album through his official message board. "I've worked on this record more than almost any record I've ever done next to Ocean Machine," says Townsend. "Sometimes I think it's brilliant and sometimes it freaks me out."[37] In September 2008, he announced that he planned to begin recording "in the next 2 months", retreating to northern Canada to work on the album, with the possibility of "a show or two" in the coming months.[38]
In February 2009, Townsend revealed that Ki and Deconstruction will be two of four upcoming releases: "Yeah, 4 records. An Appetizer, 2 meals and a desert. Ki is the appetizer...heavy chill. I start the next one the day after...then the next will be the symphony, then an ambient album. Tentatively, Ki is the mellow-ish intro to the story (a very pointed theme though, it's unnerving)... Addicted is the next one, heavy, fun and dance-y ...I like good choruses and dancing. Deconstruction is a treat for the syl and ziltoid fans...(and then some...damn...it's fucking nuts.) The ambient album, (sand theme) will close it off."[citation needed]
Preceding announcements revealed that the four new albums will be released under the name "Devin Townsend Project".[39] Devin has also stated in his forums that "universe willing", all four albums would be released in 2009,[citation needed] and they would be followed up next year by and eight-disc box-set, containing all four albums, as well as four bonus discs (including videos) and a booklet. He has also announced he intends to return to the live stage at select locations worldwide after completion of all his musical projects, assuming he can find the right musicians to do it with him.[40]
