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Axios
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Weekend events: Shrek Rave, Styx and rescue pets
You're not dreaming! The weekend is almost here, and there's plenty to do. 🟢 Get weird at Shrek Rave XXL, where swamp meets strobe at the Ritz Ybor, 1503 E 7th Ave. This ogre-the-top bash kicks off Friday at 9pm. Tickets start at $25. 🎸 Rock out with Styx at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa. The show kicks off at 6:45pm with guests Kevin Cronin and Don Felder.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Styx Announce New Album Circling from Above, Unveil Lead Single 'Build and Destroy': Stream
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 Above, and have released the lead single, 'Build and Destroy.' The album arrives everywhere July 18th, but fans can score a vinyl/CD copy early at Styx's merch table starting Wednesday (May 28th) at the band's tour kickoff show in Greenville, South Carolina, or via their online shop. The co-headlining trek with REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin runs through late August, and you can get tickets here. Get Styx Tickets Here Circling from Above marks the first Styx album since 2021 and boasts 13 tracks spanning 41 minutes. It features contributions from all seven members of the band, including founding guitarist/vocalist James 'JY' Young, guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw, original bassist Chuck Panozzo, longtime drummer Todd Sucherman, keyboardist/vocalist Lawrence Gowan, guitarist/vocalist Will Evankovich, and bassist Terry Gowan. The LP's first teaser, 'Build and Destroy,' sees the band settling into a groovy prog boogie that showcases an abundance of instrumentation and Styx's signature vocal harmonizing. Gowan, who sings leads on the track, elaborated on the recording in a press release, explaining that it came together in just a day and a half, late in the album sessions. 'That little melody, I kept singing 'Build and Destroy,'' Gowan said. 'Even though we don't sing over that part, I kept thinking that would be a good title. It's thematic. The melody feels like a little 'Star Trek' or 'Twilight Zone' thing — just a small tag that reinforces the title.' He added, 'We knew it was strong. Even though it was the second-to-last song we finished, it felt like a quick way into the album's overall theme.' Limited vinyl/CD copies are available for purchase via Styx's online store, ahead of the July 18th digital release. Stream 'Build and Destroy' and see the artwork and tracklist below. Artwork: Tracklist: 01. Circling from Above 02. Build and Destroy 03. Michigan 04. King of Love 05. It's Clear 06. Forgive 07. Everyone Raise a Glass 08. Blue Eyed Raven 09. She Knows 10. Ease Your Mind 11. The Things That You Said 12. We Lost the Wheel Again 13. Only You Can Decide Popular Posts Billy Joel Diagnosed with Brain Disorder, Cancels All Upcoming Tour Dates Man Wearing Nazi T-Shirt Gets a Beatdown from Fans at Punk Rock Bowling Fest The 30 Best Action Movie Stars of All Time, Ranked Freddie Mercury's Alleged Child Revealed in New Biography Is The Who's Farewell Tour in Turmoil? Zach Braff to Return for Scrubs Reboot Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Nexsan Continues Storage Innovation with Addition to Unity Product Line
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nexsan ®, the pioneer of highly reliable, cost-effective enterprise-class storage solutions, today introduced its latest innovation in enterprise storage – the Unity™ NV4000. Purpose-built for today's performance-hungry and security-conscious environments, the Unity NV4000 brings next-generation unified storage to small- and midmarket enterprises without compromising on reliability, scalability or affordability. The Unity NV4000 is the newest addition to Nexsan's proven NV-Series, delivering high-speed all-flash and hybrid storage with support for file, block and object protocols. Designed to manage mixed workloads with ease – from virtualization and backup to media workflows and video surveillance – the NV4000 simplifies complex IT environments while offering enterprise-class protection. 'Nexsan has long been a provider of storage solutions that feature the density, efficiency and reliability that organizations crave in safeguarding their business-critical data and the Unity NV4000 carries on that tradition,' said Simon Robinson, Principal Analyst of Enterprise Strategy Group, now part of Omdia. 'By unifying enterprise protection and performance into a single system, SMBs and smaller enterprises get security and performance features that are often only available in higher-end systems, making it an attractive option for an ever-expanding market base.' Additional highlights of Unity NV4000 include: High-Performance Storage – Up to 737TB raw flash capacity and 1 Million IOPs with Nexsan's FASTier® SSD caching for lightning-fast responsiveness. Flexible Configuration – Supports both all-flash and hybrid setups across 24 bays, with SAN, NAS and S3 object storage in a single solution. Ransomware Resilience – Includes immutable snapshots, S3 object locking, and seamless integration with backup platforms like Veeam, Commvault, Arcserve and more for bulletproof data protection. Edge-Ready – High-speed, reliable performance tailored for remote or distributed environments with enterprise-grade redundancy and security. Compliance and Security – PCI-compliant with TLS 1.2, AES encryption for data at rest and in transit, and robust access auditing for regulatory readiness. CCTV Software Compatibility – Proven compatible as part of the Milestone Hardware Partner Verification for the Milestone XProtect solution. 'Having an entry into the Unity lineup like the NV4000 really expands the possibilities of what organizations can do with their storage environment regardless of their size,' said Kevin Cronin, Co-Founder of Kelyn Technologies. 'The Unity NV4000 retains the unified storage benefits of the NV6000 and NV10000 while serving as an entry point into this level of performance, reliability and immutability. Having a cost-effective solution with file, block and object storage in an all-in-one system with the flexibility to grow is something that will definitely resonate in today's marketplace.' The Unity NV4000 debuts with a new software release that is also being rolled out across the entire Unity NV-Series. Every NV-Series model ships with the complete software suite—immutable snapshots, S3 object locking, encryption, inline compression, replication, sophisticated audit tools and the new Cloud Connector with no per-feature license fees. Immutable snapshots provide quick recovery from data corruption or accidental deletions, while automated load balancing and intelligent caching boost system performance to allow IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives. Unique to the V7.2 software release is: Built-In Cloud Connector – Automatically perform bi-directional sync of files and directories with leading cloud providers, such as AWS S3, Azure and the Unity Object store, for hybrid or multi-cloud workflows. SMB Access Audit – Gain the ability to view file access by user via SMB protocol with detailed operations including reads, writes and modifications; and enhanced audit trails, which support faster investigations and improved compliance with data governance mandates. 'We designed the Unity NV4000 to be the ideal unified storage platform for growing businesses that demand high performance and rock-solid security without breaking the bank,' said Vincent Phillips, CEO of Nexsan. 'With ransomware threats on the rise, organizations need powerful, immutable backup capabilities and simplified management—and NV4000 delivers exactly that.' As part of the Unity NV-Series product family, the NV4000 delivers continuous software innovations, 24 × 7 expert assistance, and a global service network to keep every array optimized and resilient, so data stays protected and ready for whatever comes next. Unity NV4000 is available through Nexsan's channel of industry-leading solution providers. To find out more about how the NV4000 can benefit their organizations, interested parties can consult a Nexsan specialist at About Nexsan ® Nexsan® is a global leader in enabling customers to securely store, protect, and manage data. Established in 1999, Nexsan has earned a reputation for delivering the most highly reliable, secure, and cost-effective storage while always remaining agile to continuously deliver purpose-built storage and data management solutions that meet complex and ever-changing IT, business, and budgetary requirements. Nexsan's patented technology is ideal for a variety of use cases including backup and recovery, content delivery and streaming, scientific lab data, virtualization, evidentiary data, digital video surveillance, regulatory compliance, and healthcare records. For further information, please visit
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kevin Cronin 'Deeply Disturbed and Hurt' by Exclusion from Special REO Speedwagon Concert
The post Kevin Cronin 'Deeply Disturbed and Hurt' by Exclusion from Special REO Speedwagon Concert appeared first on Consequence. Kevin Cronin will be missing the REO Speedwagon 'retrospective' reunion concert on June 14th in the band's hometown of Champaign, Illinois, and now the singer has publicly commented on the matter. The charity concert will feature founding member Neal Doughty, bassist Bruce Hall, early REO drummer Alan Gratzer, guitarist Steve Scorfina, rhythm guitarist Mike Murphy, and original frontman Terry Luttrell. Proceeds from the show will benefit the REO Speedwagon Foundation for genitourinary cancer research at Moffitt Cancer Center. Get Kevin Cronin Band Tickets Here Cronin, who took over for Luttrell as REO's frontman in 1972, is noticeably absent from that list of band members, as the June 14th date overlaps with Cronin's previously announced tour with Styx. Per the itinerary, Cronin will be all the way over in Bend, Oregon, on the day of the retrospective gig — a conflict that Cronin is blaming on the event organizers. Writing in a Facebook comment on an otherwise unrelated post, Cronin addressed his absence from the reunion show and said that he was 'knowingly excluded': 'The organizers of the Champaign event could have picked a date when all of the former members of REO were available to participate. Instead they chose June 14, 2025, a date where it was public knowledge that I was previously committed to perform with Styx and Kevin Cronin Band in Bend, Oregon. Bottom line, I am being asked to participate in an event on a date when I can't possibly be there in-person. And then being falsely accused of turning down the invitation. I am deeply disturbed and hurt by all of this. After all I have done to help build the legacy of REO Speedwagon, I feel I have earned and deserve to be included in any event honoring that legacy. Instead, I have been knowingly excluded. PS. 35-year REO veterans Dave Amato and Bryan Hitt were not even shown the respect of being invited to the Champaign event.' Cronin is being billed as the 'former lead singer/songwriter' of REO Speedwagon on his upcoming co-headlining tour dates with Styx. That after the band's announcement that it would cease touring after 2024 due to 'irreconcilable differences' between Cronin and bassist Bruce Hall, a rift that has seemingly led to the former's exclusion from the Champaign reunion. Despite the change in nomenclature, Cronin will be touring with essentially the same lineup that made up REO Speedwagon toward the band's end, as Hall wasn't part of the group in 2024. Cronin be joined by lead guitarist Dave Amato and drummer Bryan Hitt, who have played in REO Speedwagon since 1989, as well as keyboardist Derek Hilland, a member of REO Speedwagon since January 2023, and Matt Bissonette, who has been REO Speedwagon's touring bassist since November 2023. Get tickets here. Kevin Cronin 'Deeply Disturbed and Hurt' by Exclusion from Special REO Speedwagon Concert Jon Hadusek Popular Posts Morgan Wallen Walks Off SNL Stage: "Get Me to God's Country" Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show Received 125 FCC Complaints Chet Hanks Recreates Forrest Gump Scenes with Tom Hanks in New Music Video: Watch Jessica Simpson's Advice to Singers: 'Drink Snake Sperm' Gorillaz Confirm 2025 Release for New Album Venues Booked on Brand New's Tour Disable Social Media Comments Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
CBS News
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Donnie Iris joining Styx, former lead singer of REO Speedwagon for Star Lake concert in August
Donnie Iris is going to be joining Styx and Kevin Cronin, the former lead singer of REO Speedwagon this summer at Star Lake. Late last year, the Brotherhood of Rock Tour was announced with the concert at the Pavilion at Star Lake set for Sunday, August 10. We now know that Pittsburgh legend Donnie Iris will be joining the tour for show here in the Pittsburgh area. Styx and REO Speedwagon were last at The Pavilion at Star Lake in September of 2022, and Styx was there last summer with Foreigner. Styx and REO Speedwagon first toured together in 2000 and 2001. After the 9/11 attacks, they came together to form the nonprofit Rock to the Rescue, which still collects donations for local charities at every stop on Styx's ongoing tour. Tickets to the show went on sale in December but are still available online through Live Nation.
