In the clip below, Canadian vocalist/guitarist/producer DEVIN TOWNSEND (ex-STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) takes a tour through Framus / Warwick Factory in Germany, which specializes in the making of basses and guitars. This is the first of seven installments:

Townsend recently revealed the first taste of the forthcoming Retinal Circus DVD/Blu-Ray, with the release date via InsideOut to be announced soon. Below is a clip for the track ‘Grace’, with the band joined by frequent collaborator ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN (ex-THE GATHERING).

Devin Townsend had this to say about the huge undertaking that is The Retinal Circus release: "So closing in on 8 months of work, we're almost finished with the Retinal Circus! It's been a huge amount of work for everyone, from the show, down to DVD and Blu-ray authoring, artwork, logistics... (not to mention the show itself!) but we're almost there, and when watched in its entirety, it's really a heck of an experience! To tie you over until it’s out, here's a clip of the song 'Grace'. t's out of context obviously, but hopefully gives you a vague idea of what's about to come out. It's been a ton of work for everybody and we're really quite proud of it... when the final products have been produced, we'll let you know!"

Retinal Circus will be released on several formats, including a lavish and bonkers limited edition befitting of the man himself, and which took months of hard work to put together. The complete list of formats is below:

- Standard 2-Disc DVD
- Standard 1-Disc Blu-Ray
- Standard 2-CD Audio
- Special Edition 2-DVD/1-Blu Ray/2-CD Box Set
- Diehard Deluxe Fan Box incl. 2-DVD/1-Blu Ray/2-CD (full details of contents to be revealed soon)

The Retinal Circus has also been nominated for its second award this year, with the Progressive Music Awards 2013 deeming it a contender for Best Live Event. You can head to this location and vote for it to win.