California-based fantasy hard rock/metal act Gygax has disbanded, according to a message on the group's Bandcamp page. The band, named for "Dungeons & Dragons" creator Gary Gygax, has been inactive since releasing and touring in support of its third album, "High Fantasy," in 2019. That album followed "2nd Edition" in 2018 and "Critical Hits" in... Continue Reading →
Just 15 months after last year’s sophomore effort, “2nd Edition,” Ventura, California’s Gygax has returned with “High Fantasy” (June 21, 2019, Creator-Destructor Records), its third album of gaming- and Thin Lizzy-inspired rock ‘n’ roll (review). Instead of being a dramatic departure from what the band has done in the past, the record is a crystallization... Continue Reading →
Ventura, California, fantasy metal band Gygax has completed it third LP, "High Fantasy, "now confirmed for release on June 21 through Creator-Destructor Records. In addition, the band is about to embark on a West Coast tour with Pounder. Gygax has stormed through 2018 and 2019 playing live in support of its second album, "2nd Edition" (review). Drenched in influence from... Continue Reading →
Ventura, California fantasy metal warriors Gygax—currently uniting former and current members of Gypsyhawk, Skeletonwitch, Annihilation Time, Huntress, Sorcerer and more—have announced a run of West Coast tour dates for this May with fellow Californians, the ale assassins in Pounder. The news comes as the band is recording its third album for release later in the... Continue Reading →
Light This City has announced a West Coast tour with labelmates Gygax for late June into July. The "Terminal Bloom West Coast Tour" begins June 22 in San Diego, then hits Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland and Sacramento. Light This City will be delivering songs from its upcoming fifth LP, "Terminal Bloom," which will... Continue Reading →
With its new album, "2nd Edition," nearing release via Creator-Destructor Records next week, Ventura, California's Gygax has unleashed "Song of the Silverhands" in conjunction with its West Coast tour, which kicks off tonight in Oakland. Gygax picks up where its 2016-released "Critical Hits" debut left off, the eight tracks that comprise "2nd Edition" showcasing the band's... Continue Reading →
Combining a love of Thin Lizzy-style rock ‘n’ roll and an equally strong affection for role-playing games such as “Dungeons & Dragons,” Gygax (named for D&D creator Gary Gygax) is about as much pure fun as can be found in music today. But it’s not just about a gimmick. With a lineup featuring former and... Continue Reading →
The Thin Lizzy-drenched "Pure Hearts," the latest single from Ventura, California, fantasy metal warriors Gygax, is available for streaming online now. The song comes from "2nd Edition," the band's impending sophomore record. Comprising former and current members of Gypsyhawk, Skeletonwitch, Sorcerer, Huntress, Warbringer, Mantic Ritual, Pentagram and more, Gygax picks up where its 2016-released "Critical... Continue Reading →
