 Strapping Young Lad released "Alien" in 2005, which charted in four countries, reaching 32 on Top Heatseekers.In 2006, both bands released their final albums, The Devin Townsend Band's "Synchestra" charting in three European countries and Strapping Young Lad's "The New Black" climbing to last place on the "Billboard" 200.He also released a third electronica piece, an ambient album called "The Hummer".