A LOT OF things come to mind when you think of Devin Townsend. Skullets. Puppets. Farting ballbags. The Canadian is one of metal’s most unpredictable forces, but he’s unfailingly polite, warm and chatty while Hammer attempt to extricate his life lessons. Here, Devin reflects on everything from workaholism, sobriety and mental health to what artistry means to him after 50 years on this planet.