Playing longer, faster, and harder with Lucius Fox-102

🎙️ **EPISODE 102— The Metal Maniacs Podcast**

**Guest: Lucius Fox**

🎧 Hosted by Jay Ingersoll & Modd

📍 Kalamazoo, MI

In 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, Guitar

Together, 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, 2015

2. **Where Have You Been? (EP)** – Jan 2, 2016

3. **Live Sessions (Jams)** – Feb 5, 2017

4. **Cement Sun (Jams)** – May 26, 2017

5. **TRAPPIST-1 (LP)** – Jun 22, 2018

6. **Quaternary Panorama (LP)** – Jan 17, 2020

7. **Red Giant (LP)** – Mar 12, 2021

8. **Solastalgia (LP)** – Aug 19, 2022

9. **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)

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