Styx announce new album, unveil lead single “Construct and Destroy”

Styx have introduced their 18th studio album, Circling from Above, and have launched the lead single, “Construct and Destroy.”

The album arrives all over the place July 18th, however followers can rating a vinyl/CD copy early at Styx’s merch desk beginning Wednesday (Might twenty eighth) on the band’s tour kickoff present in Greenville, South Carolina, or through their on-line store. The co-headlining trek with REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin runs by means of late August, and you will get tickets right here.

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Circling from Above marks the primary Styx album since 2021 and boasts 13 tracks spanning 41 minutes. It options contributions from all seven members of the band, together with founding guitarist/vocalist James “JY” Younger, guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw, unique bassist Chuck Panozzo, longtime drummer Todd Sucherman, keyboardist/vocalist Lawrence Gowan, guitarist/vocalist Will Evankovich, and bassist Terry Gowan.

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The LP’s first teaser, “Construct and Destroy,” sees the band settling into a cool prog boogie that showcases an abundance of instrumentation and Styx’s signature vocal harmonizing. Gowan, who sings leads on the monitor, elaborated on the recording in a press launch, explaining that it got here collectively in only a day and a half, late within the album classes.

“That little melody, I stored singing ‘Construct and Destroy,’” Gowan stated. “Although we don’t sing over that half, I stored pondering that might be a superb title. It’s thematic. The melody seems like somewhat ‘Star Trek’ or ‘Twilight Zone’ factor — only a small tag that reinforces the title.”

He added, “We knew it was robust. Although it was the second-to-last tune we completed, it felt like a fast means into the album’s total theme.”

Restricted vinyl/CD copies can be found for buy through Styx’s on-line retailer, forward of the July 18th digital launch. Stream “Construct and Destroy” and see the paintings and tracklist beneath.

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