Here are some key details about the album:
- Release Date: July 18, 2025.
- Format: Available on CD, vinyl, and streaming platforms.
- Singles: The album is led by the single “Build and Destroy”.
- Concept: Initially described as a concept album with an avian theme, Ultimate Classic Rock suggests it’s more of a love letter to classic rock, drawing inspiration from Styx’s history.
- Songwriting: Tommy Shaw, Lawrence Gowan, and Will Evankovich wrote the songs, with Evankovich also producing.
- Personnel: The album features the current Styx lineup, including James “JY” Young, Tommy Shaw, Chuck Panozzo, Todd Sucherman, Lawrence Gowan, Will Evankovich, and Terry Gowan.
