LUCIOUS FOX ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM “THE DEATH AND LIFE OF THE GREAT LAKES”

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” available now via DistroKid:

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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.

ABOUT THE ALBUM

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.”

ABOUT THE BAND

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.

CREDITS

Engineered & Mixed by: Chris Frankhauser at Raygun Recording (Kalamazoo, MI)

Mastered by: Blake Bickel at Dynamic Sound Services (Kalamazoo, MI)

Release Type: Self-Released