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 →
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 →
Review by Greg Maki ----- After listening to “Second Edition,” I know exactly two things about the members of Gygax: They love “Dungeons & Dragons” and Thin Lizzy. And that’s all I really need to know. Just one look at the album cover makes me want to gather my friends around a table, break out... Continue Reading →
Southern California’s Gygax—featuring former and current members of Gypsyhawk, Skeletonwitch, Sorcerer, Huntress, Warbringer, Mantic Ritual, Pentagram and more—has announced its sophomore LP release, "Second Edition," due out March 16 via Creator-Destructor Records. The album will be unleashed while the band is storming the West Coast on tour in support of its release. "The Lascivious Underdark," the first... Continue Reading →
