Styx’s adventurous but scattershot debut had much in common with that of hundreds of one-and-done art rock bands of the early ‘70s. Even putting the entire band naked on the cover was a cliche.

Styx were one of the biggest American rock bands of the 70s – and 1978’s Pieces Of Eight album was their high water mark. In 2013, estranged singer Dennis DeYoung and guitarists James ‘JY ...

To be fair, Styx’s debut album, released in 1972, isn’t exactly their most cohesive LP. It’s got a bunch of eclectic covers on it, many of which had been suggested to the band by their label.

Styx’s adventurous but scattershot debut had much in common with that of hundreds of one-and-done art rock bands of the early ‘70s. Even putting the entire band naked on the cover was a cliche.

Those recordings do not include songs from “Crash of the Crown,” the band’s latest album released in June 2021 and has added some fresh fuel for Styx, who are back on the road this year.

The post Styx Announce New Album Circling from Above, Unveil Lead Single “Build and Destroy”: Stream appeared first on Consequence. Styx have announced their 18th studio album, Circling from ...

The cover and back cover of the 1981 Styx album, "Paradise Theater," show the fictional Chicago theater at its grand opening and as it is closed 30 years later. Three-headed hell hound Cerberus ...

John Kosh poses in front of some of his famous album covers, the Beatles’ “Abbey Road” and “War is Over,” at the Art of Music Experience at the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa on Aug. 3.

Styx and Foreigner kick off their Renegades & Juke Box Heroes co-headlining tour tonight, June 11, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In celebration of the launch of the trek, the veteran rock bands are ...

The album featured two of Styx’s biggest hits, “Come Sail Away” and “Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man),” which reached No. 8 and No. 29, respectively on the Billboard Hot 100.