Melodic metal rising stars THE LUCIDIA PROJECT proudly present the lyric video for their latest track “Requiem.” This evocative song is featured on their critically acclaimed EP of the same name, released under the Wormholedeath label.
Delving deep into the tumultuous waters of human connection, ‘Requiem’ by The Lucidia Project explores the intricacies of a profoundly toxic friendship or relationship that Chase grappled with. Laden with emotional depth, this track almost transcends into a realm of spirituality, as it chronicles the necessity of relying on a higher power to navigate through such challenging circumstances.
The Lucidia Project’s signature blend of haunting melodies, powerful riffs, and poignant lyrics are on full display in “Requiem,” making it a must-listen for fans and newcomers alike.
Founded 2022 in Fargo, ND, The Lucidia Project blends alternative metal with symphonic, doom, and progressive rock. Their debut demo featured songs like “In the Fray” and “Lights Out.” In 2023, their “Requiem EP” further developed their sound, gaining press attention and radio play.
Adding Chris Polasky and Daniel Williams in 2023, they released “Soul Killer,” showing an evolved sound. In 2024, they re-released the EP and single under Wormholedeath Records and welcomed drummer Bruce Reisenauer. Both releases were co-produced and mastered by Danny Meyer at Sunway Studios in Germany.
The Lucidia Project’s lineup is currently comprised of Chase Baldwin (vocals/pianos/arrangements) Benjamin Jacobs (bass/guitars) Daniel Williams (guitars) Chris (David) Polasky (guitars) Bruce Reisenauer (drums)
Prepare to be swept away by a tide of melody and darkness with THE LUCIDIA PROJECT’s captivating new lyric video for “Eventide,”a track taken from The Lucidia Project’s upcoming EP “Requiem”, due for release via Wormholedeath.
“Eventide” is a masterclass in melodic symphonic metal, showcasing The Lucidia Project’s ability to blend powerful themes with their signature sound. Originally penned almost a decade ago by frontman Chase Baldwin, the song underwent a significant transformation when he collaborated with bandmate Ben Jacobs. Together, they sculpted it into a potent commentary on the susceptibility to propaganda and the ease with which humanity can turn against itself. This collaboration birthed an epic, thought-provoking, musically and lyrically compelling anthem.
Founded 2022 in Fargo, ND, The Lucidia Project blends alternative metal with symphonic, doom, and progressive rock. Their debut demo featured songs like “In the Fray” and “Lights Out.” In 2023, their “Requiem EP” further developed their sound, gaining press attention and radio play.
Adding Chris Polasky and Daniel Williams in 2023, they released “Soul Killer,” showing an evolved sound. In 2024, they re-released the EP and single under Wormholedeath Records and welcomed drummer Bruce Reisenauer. Both releases were co-produced and mastered by Danny Meyer at Sunway Studios in Germany.
The Lucidia Project’s lineup is currently comprised of Chase Baldwin (vocals/pianos/arrangements) Benjamin Jacobs (bass/guitars) Daniel Williams (guitars) Chris (David) Polasky (guitars) Bruce Reisenauer (drums)
Brace yourselves for a wave of raw emotion and sonic devastation. Rising US melodic metal outfit THE LUCIDIA PROJECT unveils their powerful new single, “Soul Killer,” out now on all major platforms.
“Soul Killer” delves into the harrowing depths of emotional abuse, capturing the struggle and pain of being trapped in a toxic relationship. The track is a potent blend of aggressive riffs, soaring vocals, and melancholic piano melodies, perfectly encapsulating the emotional turmoil of the lyrics.
Founded in 2022 by Baldwin and bassist/guitarist Ben Jacobs, The Lucidia Project has been rapidly carving their niche in the metal scene. Their sound is a captivating fusion of alternative metal, symphonic elements, and introspective songwriting, reminiscent of progressive rock and indie influences.
The band’s 2022 self-titled demo garnered them early recognition, with tracks like “In the Fray” and “Lights Out” finding airplay on independent radio stations. Building on this momentum, their 2023 EP, “The Requiem EP,” further solidified their sound, blending metal with indie and alternative influences while garnering press attention and additional radio play.
“Soul Killer” marks a new chapter for The Lucidia Project. With the addition of Chris Polasky (rhythm guitar) and Daniel Williams (lead guitar) in 2023, the band has achieved a more mature and refined sound. Co-produced by Danny Meyers and mixed/mastered at the renowned Sunway Studios in Germany, “Soul Killer” is a testament to their growth and artistic evolution.
Get ready for a wave of melodic symphonic metal with a modern twist! Rising US stars THE LUCIDIA PROJECT have signed a record deal with Wormholedeath Records for their EP, “Requiem,” set for release on September 6th, 2024.
The Lucidia Project statement:
Hello, we are The Lucidia Project. We are a band from Fargo North Dakota (The northern part of the midwestern United States) and to say that we are shocked and grateful for this opportunity to sign with WormHoleDeath Records would be an understatement. Jacopo, who is with the A and R at WormHoleDeath actually reached out to us. He gave us some contact info and I (Chase) reached out to Carlo regarding our music. We honestly were not expecting anything to come of it because we are so new at this as a band, and we have such a small discography right now, that the idea that a record label, let alone one that would have all the connections that this one has, would want work with us was a pipe dream. But here we are, Carlo reached back out to us with a lovely email regarding our Requiem EP, and wanted to sign us for it right away. I needed to think about it, we as a band needed to do our due diligence and research on what this partnership means, and I needed to have discussions with the rest of the band on how we move forward. We decided that this partnership would be a good career move for us, for our EP, and for any future music that WormHoleDeath wishes to sign. In regards to our sound, we are a fusion project. We are trying to create a modernized version of Symphonic metal that blends Alternative rock/metal, Doom metal, elements of gothic and death metal, as well as piano-driven pop music. With The Requiem EP, we tried to blend all these influences in a coherent way, and in future releases, we will be trying to perfect this even more.
In regards to the Requiem EP, we were originally going to release Requiem as a standalone single, but shortly after Requiem was created …the End of the Lies was written very quickly, in about 30 minutes we had almost the entire song. Those two songs are related and detail a very toxic friendship/relationship I (Chase) was dealing with. Requiem almost has an element of spirituality to it because I needed to lean on my higher power to get me through that situation, and the end of the lies, is where I finally processed all my anger around that situation. Once those two songs were established, it was decided that we would make our first professionally mixed EP. We wrote two more songs, Eventide and Deliverance for this EP, and wanted to bring in the atmospheric and symphonic elements to our sound with those two songs. Eventide is a song that I had in my back pocket for almost a decade, but I just never got around to finishing it, I brought it to Ben and the two of us hashed out the final structure and chord progressions. It’s about one’s susceptibility to propaganda, and how easy it is for humanity to turn on each other. I wanted to explore this broader psychological topic and make it this epic-sounding metal song. Deliverance is about grieving. I lost my aunt to suicide in 2016, and I never fully processed it. This song is my way of doing that. Ben helped write the structures and lead guitar lines on all the songs. Chris helped with writing rhythm guitars on requiem as well as coming up with that spoken word idea at the end of the song. We feel like this EP gave us our foundation sound-wise as we were exploring how to combine symphonic metal with alternative rock, dark metal genres, and piano-driven songwriting.
“Requiem” EP tracklist
Requiem
Eventide
Deliverance
Interlude (Seeing the Truth)
…The End of the Lies
Experience the emotional depth of The Lucidia Project’s music with the official video for “Deliverance”:
“Deliverance” delves into grief, sparked by Chase’s unprocessed loss of his aunt to suicide in 2016.
Founded in Fargo, North Dakota in 2022, The Lucidia Project has quickly gained recognition for their unique sound and powerful songwriting. The band’s self-titled demo, released in 2022, garnered independent radio play for tracks like “In the Fray” and “Lights Out.” Their 2023 EP, “The Requiem EP,” further solidified their reputation, with songs like “Requiem” and “Eventide” receiving critical acclaim and additional radio airplay.
The Lucidia Project’s lineup is currently comprised of Chase Baldwin (vocals/pianos/arrangements) Benjamin Jacobs (bass/guitars) Daniel Williams (guitars) Chris (David) Polasky (guitars) Bruce Reisenauer (drums)
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