FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LUCIOUS FOX ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM “THE DEATH AND LIFE OF THE GREAT LAKES”
First Single “Michigan” Out July 31 – Full Album Drops September 12, 2025
Kalamazoo, MI — Maximalist instrumental duo Lucius Fox are set to release their most ambitious and emotionally resonant work to date. Their upcoming album, The Death and Life of the Great Lakes , arrives September 12, 2025 , with the first single “Michigan” out now via DistroKid:
👉 https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/luciusfox/michigan
👉https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/luciusfox/the-death-and-life-of-the-great-lakes
Blending elements of prog metal, math rock, post rock , and beyond, Lucius Fox delivers an intense, intricate, and deeply melodic sonic journey for fans of Russian Circles, And So I Watch You From Afar , and Animals as Leaders .
The Death and Life of the Great Lakes is a 45-minute instrumental exploration of place, grief, and resilience , built around a powerful five-song suite that sonically interprets each of the Great Lakes. The suite is framed by two bookending compositions that reflect on the passing of guitarist/synthesist Jeremy Cronk’s mother in the summer of 2024, giving the album a deeply personal emotional weight.
“This album is a dynamic, melodic, abrasive, and massive piece of music,” shares Cronk. “It functions best when digested in its entirety. We aimed to capture the intensity and feel of our live performances — and are confident we achieved just that.”
Formed in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Lucius Fox is the collaborative vision of Jeremy Cronk (guitar/synths) and Paul Drake Jr. (drums) . Despite being just a duo, they summon a colossal wall of sound through looping, dual instrumentation, complex arrangements , and raw energy. Their sound traverses a wide spectrum — from Americana to black metal — creating an experience that is both technically virtuosic and emotionally stirring.
Engineered & Mixed by: Chris Frankhauser at Raygun Recording (Kalamazoo, MI)
Mastered by: Blake Bickel at Dynamic Sound Services (Kalamazoo, MI)
Release Type: Self-Released
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Follow the band at these links:
https://linktr.ee/luciusfoxwails
https://www.facebook.com/luciusfoxrock/
https://instagram.com/lucius_fox_mi
https://www.youtube.com/@luciusfox5836
https://luciusfox.bandcamp.com/album/the-death-and-life-of-the-great-lakes
https://open.spotify.com/album/0WhngRMEPxBVVqiTPNMsMo?si=81coq8TvQfWOiHcDcaIn7w
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lucius-fox/1240508327
https://luciusfox.bandcamp.com/album/the-death-and-life-of-the-great-lakes
Contact: luciusfoxband@gmail.com
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