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 →
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 →
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 →
