The Lucid Explained

The Lucid
Years Active:2020–present
Current Members:

The Lucid is an American hard rock group consisting of guitarist Drew Fortier (ex-Bang Tango), drummer Mike Heller (Malignancy, Raven, Fear Factory), bassist David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) and vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge).[1] [2]

History

The band was formed in early 2020 with guitarist Drew Fortier and drummer Mike Heller demoing song ideas for a potential new project. This led to Fortier's frequent collaborator, bassist David Ellefson, joining the fold with vocalist Vinnie Dombroski following soon after to complete the line up.[3] [4] The four met in L.A. in July 2020 to finish recording what would eventually become their self-titled debut album The Lucid. The album was produced by Heller, and mixed and mastered by Lasse Lammert.[5]

This is David Ellefson's first post Megadeth project after being let go from the band in May 2021.[6] [7]

In early September 2021, The Lucid released their first single "Maggot Wind" along with a release date of October 15 for their debut album.[8] [9] In late September 2021, the band released their second single "Damned", followed by their third single "Hair" in October.[10] [11] [12]

The official music video for "Deaths of Despair" was released in January 2022; directed by Drew Fortier.[13]

The band released their official music video for "Hair" in March 2022; it was directed by and stars Hannah Fierman (V/H/S, Siren).[14]

A tour was announced for May 2022 consisting of 7 dates; they were later canceled due to guitarist Drew Fortier's cancer diagnosis.[15]

The official music video for Maskronaut was released in June 2022 to help raise cancer awareness due to Fortier's diagnosis. The video was directed by Michael Sarna.[16]

In December 2022, the "Saddle Up and Ride" single was released featuring guest vocals from Insane Clown Posse rapper Violent J.[17] The band announced a 5 track E.P. titled Saddle Up and Ride with a release date of January 27, 2023.[18]

In June 2023 The Lucid was listed as a part of Metal Hammer's "4 Brilliant New Metal Bands You Need To Hear" column.[19]

Band members

Discography

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Childers. Chad. 2021-09-08. David Ellefson Launches New Band The Lucid, Reveal First Song + Album Details. 2021-09-16. Loudwire. en.
  2. Web site: Olivier. 2021-09-09. Ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson resurfaces with new band The Lucid. 2021-09-16. Sleaze Roxx. en-CA.
  3. Web site: Blabbermouth. 2021-09-01. DAVID ELLEFSON Teases His First Post-MEGADETH Project THE LUCID. 2021-09-16. BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
  4. Web site: 2021-09-01. Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson breaks his silence on social media Metal Insider. 2021-09-16. en-US.
  5. Web site: September 2021. Metal Hammer03. 2021-09-03. Former Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson unveils his new musical project The Lucid. 2021-09-16. loudersound. en.
  6. Web site: 2021-09-09. Hear David Ellefson's first post-Megadeth music from new band The Lucid. 2021-09-16. Guitar.com All Things Guitar. en-GB.
  7. Web site: Blabbermouth. 2021-09-30. DAVID ELLEFSON's Post-MEGADETH Project THE LUCID Unveils Cover Artwork For Debut Album. 2021-10-04. BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
  8. Web site: 2021-09-09. Ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson launches new band The Lucid. 2021-09-16. NME. en-GB.
  9. Web site: 2021-09-08. Ousted Megadeth bassist David Ellefson announces debut album from new band The Lucid, shares "Maggot Wind": Stream. 2021-09-16. Consequence. en-US.
  10. Web site: Blabbermouth. 2021-10-06. DAVID ELLEFSON's Post-MEGADETH Project THE LUCID Releases Third Single, 'Hair'. 2021-10-06. BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
  11. Web site: Kennelty. Greg. 2021-10-06. David Ellefson's THE LUCID Streams New Song "Hair". 2021-10-08. Metal Injection. en-US.
  12. Web site: Blabbermouth. 2021-09-22. DAVID ELLEFSON's Post-MEGADETH Project THE LUCID Releases Second Single, 'Damned'. 2021-09-23. BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
  13. Web site: Blabbermouth . 2022-01-12 . Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Announces First Live Shows With THE LUCID, Drops Music Video For 'Deaths Of Despair' . 2022-09-27 . BLABBERMOUTH.NET . en.
  14. Web site: Blabbermouth . 2022-04-19 . DAVID ELLEFSON's Post-MEGADETH Project THE LUCID Releases Music Video For 'Hair' . 2022-09-27 . BLABBERMOUTH.NET . en.
  15. Web site: Blabbermouth . 2022-05-27 . DAVID ELLEFSON's THE LUCID Bandmate DREW FORTIER Diagnosed With Testicular Cancer: 'Check Your Balls', He Says . 2022-09-27 . BLABBERMOUTH.NET . en.
  16. Web site: Magazine . Bass . David Ellefson and The Lucid Release New "Maskronaut" Video . 2022-09-27 . Bass Magazine - The Future of Bass . 8 June 2022 . en-us.
  17. Web site: 2022-12-23 . WTF?! Hear David Ellefson Team With ICP's Violent J on New Lucid Song . 2022-12-28 . Revolver . en.
  18. Web site: Kennelty . Greg . 2022-12-23 . DAVID ELLEFSON & INSANE CLOWN POSSE's VIOLENT J Just Dropped A New Song Together . 2022-12-28 . Metal Injection . en-US.
  19. Web site: Scarlett . Matt MillsContributions from Liz . published . Ims Taylor . 2023-06-01 . 4 brilliant new metal bands you need to hear this month . 2023-12-07 . louder . en.
  20. Web site: 2021-09-08. Ex-Megadeth Bassist David Ellefson Announces First Album Under His New Project The Lucid Shares New Song "Maggot Wind". 2021-09-16. mxdwn Music. en-US.
  21. Web site: Megadeth's David Ellefson Returning With The Lucid. 2021-09-16. antimusic.com. en-US.
  22. Web site: David Ellefson Unveils New Band The Lucid. 2021-09-16. Bass Magazine - The Future of Bass. 8 September 2021 . en-us.
  23. Web site: 2021-09-03. Dave Ellefson Teases New Post-Megadeth Project 'The Lucid'. 2021-09-16. American Songwriter. en-US.
  24. Web site: Kennelty. Greg. 2021-09-08. David Ellefson Launches New Band THE LUCID, Streams Debut Single 'Maggot Wind'. 2021-09-16. Metal Injection. en-US.
  25. Web site: Reeder. 2021-09-08. DAVID ELLEFSON Releases First Song From New Project THE LUCID. 2021-09-16. Metal Addicts. en-US.
  26. Web site: DiVita. Joe. 2021-09-22. David Ellefson's New Band The Lucid Drops Second Single 'Damned'. 2021-09-23. Loudwire. en.
  27. Web site: 2021-10-06. David Ellefson's The Lucid Release New Song 'Hair'. 2021-10-06. MetalSucks. en.
  28. Web site: Kennelty . Greg . 2022-12-23 . DAVID ELLEFSON & INSANE CLOWN POSSE's VIOLENT J Just Dropped A New Song Together . 2023-01-10 . Metal Injection . en-US.
  29. Web site: Kennelty . Greg . 2022-12-30 . THE LUCID (Ex-MEGADETH) Streams New Single "Mumps" . 2022-12-30 . Metal Injection . en-US.
  30. Web site: Blabbermouth . 2023-01-10 . DAVID ELLEFSON's THE LUCID Drops Another New Song, 'Risk Machine' . 2023-01-10 . BLABBERMOUTH.NET . en.
  31. Web site: Metal Hammer . 2023-01-20 . Ex-Megadeth man David Ellefson has hooked up with Insane Clown Posse's Violent J to cover Faith No More and... wait, it's not April 1 already, is it? . 2023-01-20 . loudersound . en.
  32. Web site: 2021-09-08. Former Megadeth Bassist David Ellefson Officially Launches New Band the Lucid. 2021-09-16. MetalSucks. en.
  33. Web site: Ex-MEGADETH Bassist David Ellefson Launches New Band with Members of Fear Factory, Sponge. 2021-09-16. lambgoat.com. en.

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