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's Gygax has debuted the single "The Eyes Have It," from its third album, "High Fantasy," which will be released this Friday, June 21, via Creator-Destructor Records. "High Fantasy" was recorded live in The Captain's Quarters Studios in Gygax's hometown with former guitar player Armand Tambouris at the helm. As with the band's prior album, the "High Fantasy" artwork... 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 →
Led by extreme metal veteran Matt Harvey (Exhumed, Gruesome, Expulsion), Pounder is what metal is all about. Using the classic sound of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal as a starting point, Pounder incorporates a wide range of metal and hard rock influences, all of which come through on its full-length debut, “Uncivilized,” released... 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 →
By Greg Maki ----- Everyone is welcome to have an opinion, but with respect, anyone who still thinks rock is dead wasn’t paying attention throughout the year that’s about to end. In 2018, it was a rare week that didn’t feature at least one or two new releases in hard rock or metal to get... Continue Reading →
Bay Area melodic death metal outfit Light This City this week embarks on a run of East Coast North American tour dates in support of its "Terminal Bloom" LP, released in May through Creator-Destructor Records. These shows will mark Light This City's first performances outside of the West Coast since the band's rebirth. Running from Nov. 6 to 11, Light... Continue Reading →
Bay Area melodic death metal outfit Light This City has confirmed a run of East Coast North American tour dates for November. With "Terminal Bloom," the band's first album in a decade, Light This City has returned with 10 tracks that capture the band's tendency toward extreme melody and intensity, honoring the Swedish sound of the '90s.... Continue Reading →
