A new musical album has recently been released, and it dives deep into the myths of Hades and the Underworld. Titled Stories from Styx, the musical was created by Casper Fox—a Danish composer, lyricist, and content creator. Inspired by Epic: The Musical, Casper set out to craft his own mythological tale through music. Not only did he write and compose the songs, but he also stars as Hades himself.
So far, only Act One has been released. It debuted on March 20, 2025. Casper Fox has not yet confirmed when—or if—Act Two will be released. Act One includes the following tracks:
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Titanomachy
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Shades
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In the Underworld Now
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Crossroads
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My Persephone
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There Is No Name
Song Summaries
1. Titanomachy
This opening song tells the story of how Zeus and his siblings overthrew their father, Cronus, bringing an end to the age of the Titans. The musical begins with the Muse, the narrator, explaining common misconceptions about Hades and his role in the Underworld. Zeus persuades his siblings—including Hades and Poseidon—to help him defeat their father. After their victory, the cosmos grants each brother a realm to rule. As many already know, Hades is given the Underworld.
2. Shades
In this track, Hades reflects on his role as ruler of the Underworld. He contemplates the inevitability of death and how everyone eventually ends up in his domain. The song reveals Hades’ desire to be more than just the god of the dead—he wants to be seen as a different kind of god and a different kind of person.
3. In the Underworld Now
This song explains how the Underworld functions. It introduces the three judges of the dead: Rhadamanthus, Aeacus, and Minos. Aeacus talks about the Fates, who spin threads to represent each life. When the thread is cut, the person dies. Rhadamanthus describes the journey across the River Styx and how souls must pay the ferryman. Minos adds that all souls, regardless of status, will be judged fairly—and if anyone tries to argue their fate, he will intervene as the voice of reason.
4. Crossroads
This track tells the beginning of the famous myth of Hades and Persephone. Persephone sings about feeling forgotten and unloved by her father, receiving attention only from her mother, Demeter. As she sings about her loneliness, another voice joins in—someone who understands her pain. That voice turns out to be Hades. In the song, he brings Persephone with him to the Underworld.
5. My Persephone
This song explores the evolving relationship between Hades and Persephone. It touches on how complex and layered their connection is, especially within the context of the myth and how it’s interpreted.
6. There Is No Name
The final song presents Demeter’s perspective. To her, it seems like Persephone was taken against her will, and she fears her daughter is reliving her own traumatic experience of being forced into a marriage. The song explores the complexity of a mother-daughter relationship and how Demeter struggles to describe the depth of a mother’s love—saying there is no name strong enough for it.
Stories from Styx is a powerful retelling of Greek mythology through music, emotion, and modern storytelling. With Act One already generating buzz, many fans are eagerly awaiting news of what comes next in the Underworld.
