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ANGEL Prepares To Record New Album

Legendary rock band ANGEL is preparing to enter the studio to begin recording its brand new album, to be released on Cleopatra Records. This will be ANGEL's second LP for Cleopatra and the follow-up to 2019's "Risen". Founding members Punky Meadows and Frank DiMino have been working with new partner...

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Former STYX Frontman DENNIS DEYOUNG Says 'Fear Of Failure' Kept Him Going In Band's Early Years

During a recent appearance on the "Hardcore Humanism With Dr. Mike" podcast, ex-STYX vocalist and keyboardist Dennis DeYoung spoke about what motivated him to keep going in his early years as a professional musician. He said: "Fear of failure. That's what drives us all. That's it. You can dress it u...

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New STYX Album Will Contain 'Really Great Songs' With 'Some Progressive Leanings'

In a new interview with Pete Pardo of Sea Of Tranquility, STYX drummer Todd Sucherman spoke about the musical and lyrical direction of the upcoming follow-up to 2017's "The Mission" album. He said: "It's really great songs and great songwriting. There's definitely some progressive leanings. There's...

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STYX's TODD SUCHERMAN Pays Tribute To NEIL PEART With '13 For NP' Performance (Video)

STYX's Todd Sucherman was among the drummers who paid tribute to Neil Peart during the Modern Drummer Festival 2020, the twentieth annual edition of the festival. The pay-per-view event took place on September 12, produced and distributed by LiveXLive. Sucherman's contribution to Modern Drummer Fest...

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STYX Releases Quarantine Video For 'Too Much Time On My Hands' In Time For STEELERS/RAVENS Football Game

STYX has released a video for its classic hit "Too Much Time On My Hands", filmed from the band's home studios specifically for Pittsburgh #SteelersNation in time for yesterday's (Wednesday, December 2) game against the Baltimore Ravens. STYX's affiliation with the Pittsburgh Steelers has been stron...

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STYX's TOMMY SHAW Doesn't Want To 'Just Hand' New Album To SPOTIFY Without Being Able To Tour Behind It

During an October 14 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", STYX guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw spoke about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the follow-up to "The Mission". Released in June 2017, that disc marked STYX's first new LP in 14 years. It was recorde...

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STYX's TOMMY SHAW To Be Inducted Into White Castle's 'Cravers Hall Of Fame'

White Castle, America's first fast-food hamburger chain, has been an inspiration to artists and bands for decades. Tomorrow (Tuesday, October 13),the home of The Original Slider will celebrate titans of the music industry by inducting three extraordinary Cravers into its exclusive Cravers Hall Of F...

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STYX Will Hold New Album Until Band Can Go Back On Tour

In a new interview with Radio Forrest, STYX's James "JY" Young was asked when fans can expect to see the band's new studio album. The upcoming effort will be the follow-up to "The Mission", which was released in June 2017. That disc marked STYX's first new LP in 14 years. It was recorded at Blackbir...

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RUSH's NEIL PEART To Be Honored At MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL

LiveXLive, a global platform for livestream and on-demand audio, video and podcast content in music, comedy, and pop culture, recently announced that it has partnered with global publisher Modern Drummer to pay tribute to Neil Peart and drumming talent worldwide during the Modern Drummer Festival 20...

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TED NUGENT Rocks New 'Spirit Campfire' Podcast

Legendary rocker Ted Nugent is igniting audiences nationwide with the "Ted Nugent Spirit Campfire With John Brenkus". The outspoken Nugent and co-host John Brenkus, the Emmy-winning broadcaster from ESPN, make for a high-energy and entertaining combination. The show launched in June and offers a fro...

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STYX Will Wait For Pandemic To Subside Before Releasing New Album

STYX's James "JY" Young spoke to Steve King of the Q105.7 radio station about how he and his bandmates are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic which is sweeping the globe. He said (hear audio below): "We have Zoom calls about every two to four weeks, and we are recording a new album, to be release...

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STYX's 2003 Album 'Cyclorama' Available On Digital Outlets For First Time

For the first time ever, STYX has released its 14th album, "Cyclorama", on all download and streaming platforms starting today via BMG. Originally released in 2003 on Sanctuary/CMC International, "Cyclorama" was the band's last full-length studio album of all-original material prior to the June 2017...

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JAMES 'JY' YOUNG Is 'Shredding' Guitar And Vocals For STYX's Next Album

STYX has posted a video update on the writing and recording sessions for the follow-up to "The Mission". Released in June 2017, that disc marked STYX's first new LP in 14 years. It was recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, co-produced and co-written with Will Evankovich, a longtime collaborato...

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THE BLACK CROWES, ALICE COOPER, TRIUMPH, STYX Members And Others To Take Part In 'Six String Salute' Virtual Concert

On September 17, "Six String Salute" will premiere a virtual concert to support and celebrate the touring and venue crews who are the backbone of live music and depend on shows to make a living. "Six String Salute" will bring together guitarists and guitar-centric bands to share exclusive performanc...

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STYX's TODD SUCHERMAN Releases Music Video For 'Kindling' From Debut Solo Album

This past May, STYX drummer Todd Sucherman released his debut solo album, "Last Flight Home", via Aqua Pulse Records. The official music video for the disc's latest single, a cover of ELBOW's "Kindling", can be seen below. Sucherman explains why he chose "Kindling" to be the sole cover song on the a...