arrangers: []
catalog: CD047
categories:
- Artist Discography
category: Artist Discography
classification: Vocal, Original Work
composers: []
covers: []
discs:
- disc_length: '35:58'
  name: Disc 1
  tracks:
  - names:
      English: Dice Throwers & Rock n' Rollers
    track_length: '4:58'
  - names:
      English: It Makes It Worth It
    track_length: '3:02'
  - names:
      English: The Lascivious Underdark
    track_length: '3:55'
  - names:
      English: Pure Hearts
    track_length: '4:53'
  - names:
      English: O'Ryant - Nocturne of Negligence
    track_length: '2:19'
  - names:
      English: Song of the Silverhands
    track_length: '4:23'
  - names:
      English: Wish
    track_length: '4:31'
  - names:
      English: Heavy Meddle
    track_length: '4:17'
  - names:
      English: Second Wind
    track_length: '3:40'
distributor: &id001
  names:
    en: Creator-Destructor Records
    ja: Creator-Destructor Records
    ja-latn: Creator-Destructor Records
  role: retailer
link: album/130785
lyricists: []
media_format: Vinyl (12" 33&frac13; rpm)
meta:
  added_date: 2023-07-08T15:36
  edited_date: 2023-07-12T12:21
  fetched_date: 2026-01-16T09:12
  ttl: 86400
  visitors: 392
name: 2nd Edition
names:
  en: 2nd Edition
  ja: 2nd Edition
  ja-latn: 2nd Edition
notes: 'Gygax is

  Eric Harris - Bass, Vocals

  "Minnesota" Pete Campbell - Drums

  Bryant Throckmorton - Guitars

  Jeff Potts - Guitars

  Ian Martyn - Keyboards

  Southern California’s GYGAX – the lineup comprised of former and current members
  of Gypsyhawk, Skeletonwitch, Sorcerer, Huntress, Warbringer, Mantic Ritual, Pentagram,
  and more – has announced their highly anticipated sophomore LP release, Second Edition,
  due out March 16th via Creator-Destructor Records. The album will be unleashed while
  the band is storming the West Coast on tour in support of its release.

  Following up where the band’s 2016-released Critical Hits debut left off, the eight
  tracks that comprise Second Edition showcase GYGAX’s unrivaled and potent tendency
  to create absolutely anthemic rock n’ roll hits, chock-full of hip’ shakin’ grooves
  and twin guitar explosions that would make Thin Lizzy shed a tear of pride. Second
  Edition was recorded in November of 2017 with Scott Goodrich at Nu-Tone Studios
  in Pittsburgh, California, and features the always incredible artwork of Rachel
  Deering.

  GYGAX bassist/vocalist Eric Harris explains, “It is with happy hearts that we bring
  you our second collection of songs for your eager ears. Recording at Nu-Tone Studios
  was an experience of highest honor and we humbly thank Scotch The Scribe for his
  tireless efforts and mastered skills. We hope that you enjoy it as much as we do.
  And as always, we are ever in debt to the kind and gracious lords of Creator-Destructor
  Records. Your unending support is ever appreciated, adventurers. We will soon see
  you.”

  Based out of Ventura, California, GYGAX presently features a four-piece lineup of
  musicians who are no strangers to the world of heavy metal; vocalist/bassist Eric
  Harris formerly of Gypsyhawk, Skeletonwitch, and Sorcerer (and currently also filling
  bass duties in Huntress), and his Gypsyhawk partner-in-crime, guitarist Bryant Throckmorton
  continues to play alongside Harris in GYGAX. Jeff Potts, previously of Warbringer
  and Mantic Ritual, joins on the other six-string, and rounding out the lineup perfectly
  is current Pentagram drummer Peter Campbell.

  Second Edition sees the band carrying on their unique blend of unadulterated vintage
  hard rock and gamer-centric imagery. Named after Gary Gygax (and blessed and approved
  by Gary Gygax Jr.), the band continues to showcase their love for Dungeons & Dragons,
  Thin Lizzy, and ‘70s boogie-fueled metal and classic rock – a deadly infectious
  sonic offering measured in equal parts by Eric Harris’ thematic lyrics of magic
  spells and fantastical characters.

  After rapidly creating buzz with their local live performances, GYGAX released their
  aptly titled debut LP Critical Hits in January 2016, garnering stellar reviews worldwide.
  The band completed a highly successful two-week US run in the Summer of 2016, which
  included a headline appearance at the first ever Magic & Metal Festival at the Majestic
  Theater in GYGAX’s hometown. In 2018, GYGAX is eager to embark on yet another successful
  chapter in their critical conquest, starting with a headlining West Coast tour in
  mid-March.

  GYGAX Second Edition West Coast Tour:

  3/08/2018 Golden Bull - Oakland, CA w/ Glitter Wizard, Wilderness Dream

  3/09/2018 Tonic Lounge - Portland, OR

  3/10/2018 The Highline - Seattle, WA w/ T-Rox

  3/11/2018 Blue Lamp - Sacramento, CA w/ Wilderness Dream

  3/13/2018 Full Circle Brewery - Fresno, CA w/ Glacier Eater

  3/15/2018 Shea’s Tavern - Tahoe, CA

  3/16/2018 Cooper’s Alesworth - Nevada City, CA

  3/17/2018 5 Star Bar - Los Angeles, CA

  released March 16, 2018

  Recorded in November 2017 w/ Scott Goodrich at Nu-Tone Studios'
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    ja-latn: Gygax
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publish_format: Commercial
publisher: *id002
related: []
release_date: '2018-03-16'
release_events: []
release_price:
  currency: USD
  price: 20.0
reprints: []
stores:
- link: http://gygaxguild.bandcamp.com/album/2nd-edition
  name: Bandcamp
- link: http://creatordestructor.com/products/gygax-2nd-edition-lp
  name: Creator-Destructor Records
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vocals:
- names:
    en: Eric Harris
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