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The Metal Maniacs PodcastAuthor: The Metal Maniacs-Jason Ingersoll, Nick Modd
Welcome to The Metal Maniacs Podcast, the ultimate destination for extreme metal enthusiasts! Nick Modd and Jason Ingersoll, your dedicated hosts, are lifelong metalheads with a burning desire to share their love for this genre with fellow metal enthusiasts. With years of experience as musicians, fans, and scholars of the genre, we bring a unique perspective to the table. From in-depth biographies, reviews, and exclusive interviews with metal artists to insightful discussions about the genre's evolution. Metal Maniacs is your go-to source for all things (extreme) metal. Language: en Genres: Music, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Playing longer, faster, and harder with Lucius Fox-102
Episode 102
Monday, 16 June, 2025
Playing longer, faster, and harder with Lucius Fox-102🎙️ **EPISODE 102— The Metal Maniacs Podcast****Guest: Lucius Fox**🎧 Hosted by Jay Ingersoll & Modd📍 Kalamazoo, MIIn this 102nd episode of *The Metal Maniacs Presents: The Last Week on Earth*, we sit down with **Lucius Fox**, the visionary instrumental duo from Kalamazoo, Michigan. Known for their dynamic genre-blending compositions, blistering live performances, and complete disregard for traditional boundaries, Lucius Fox delivers an experience that’s as chaotic as it is beautiful.🎸 **Members**:* **Jeremy Cronk** – Guitar, Synth, Banjo, Vocals* **Paul Drake Jr.** – Drums, GuitarTogether, they’ve crafted a discography filled with progressive chaos, celestial themes, and improvisational magic. In this episode, we explore:🔍 **Topics Covered**:* The inception of Lucius Fox and their evolution through Michigan’s underground scene* The origin and meaning behind the band’s name* Their unique **writing process**, jam-first arrangements, and how solos and riffs are decided* Balancing spontaneity with structure — especially on improvisation-heavy records* The band's **practice & production workflows*** Discussion on **tone, gear, tunings**, and crafting their unmistakable sound* Recent & upcoming **shows**, including their **Bronson Arm release show*** Show stories and future touring plans🎶 **Full Discography Breakdown**:Lucius Fox has released a *sonic time capsule* of material since 2015. We walk through and discuss each release:1. **Stay Cool, Bird Boy (Single)** – Nov 21, 20152. **Where Have You Been? (EP)** – Jan 2, 20163. **Live Sessions (Jams)** – Feb 5, 20174. **Cement Sun (Jams)** – May 26, 20175. **TRAPPIST-1 (LP)** – Jun 22, 20186. **Quaternary Panorama (LP)** – Jan 17, 20207. **Red Giant (LP)** – Mar 12, 20218. **Solastalgia (LP)** – Aug 19, 20229. **Medicea Sidera (LP)** – Dec 8, 2023💥 Highlights from the discussion:* *“Stay Cool, Bird Boy”* and its jam roots — where it all started* The haunting doomy journey of *“Carved by Glaciers”** The sax-laden textures of *“Solastalgia”*, their most sonically ambitious release* The space-themed wonder of *“TRAPPIST-1”* and *“Medicea Sidera”** Their live improv ethos — *Void*, *Tunnel*, and *Caged Bird* as key moments🎛️ **Production Credits**:* Frequent collaborators include **Jeff Hostetler**, **Brendon Infante**, **Blake Bickel**, and **Chris Frankhauser*** Visual art by **Juan Dean**, **Kelsey Goode**, and **Craig Horky** adds layers of visual identity to their conceptual records🎤 **Exclusive insights**:* The rare use of **vocals** in “Solastalgia Pt. 2”* The tension and release in tracks like *“Jupiter”*, *“Claw of Archimedes”*, and *“Envenoming”** How synths, banjo, and trombones sneak into their compositions* Their philosophy on improvisation vs. composition* Paul’s thoughts on dynamic drumming and pushing boundaries📢 Whether you're a diehard instrumental prog fan or new to Michigan's underground scene, this episode is an eye-opener. Lucius Fox isn’t just a band — it’s an evolving art project fueled by curiosity, chaos, and craft.🔗 **Listen to Lucius Fox**:Bandcamp: [https://luciusfox.bandcamp.com](https://luciusfox.bandcamp.com)Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/luciusfoxband](https://www.instagram.com/luciusfoxband)Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4D2m1RQ0KqxvHxPlb6BGyt](https://open.spotify.com/artist/4D2m1RQ0KqxvHxPlb6BGyt)⚡ **LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE**Join the conversation in the comments and tell us your favorite Lucius Fox track, live memory, or what you'd love to see from them next.#LuciusFox #MetalManiacsPodcast #InstrumentalMetal #KalamazooMetal #PostMetal #ProgressiveMetal #Mathcore #MichiganMetal #JeremyCronk #PaulDrakeJr #LiveJams #ExperimentalMetalFollow us-https://linktr.ee/metalmaniacsmi
