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The Lucid

{{short description|American hard rock band}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}}

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = The Lucid

| image = The Lucid "L" Icon.png

| origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S.

| genre = {{flatlist |

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| years_active = 2020–present

| associated_acts = {{flatlist|

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| current_members = *Drew Fortier

| website = {{URL|lucidofficial.com}}

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The Lucid is an American hard rock group consisting of guitarist Drew Fortier (ex-Bang Tango), drummer Mike Heller (Malignancy, Raven, ex-Fear Factory), bassist David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), and vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge, Spys4Darwin).{{Cite web|last=Childers|first=Chad|date=2021-09-08|title=David Ellefson Launches New Band The Lucid, Reveal First Song + Album Details|url=https://loudwire.com/david-ellefson-new-band-the-lucid-maggot-wind-lyrics-the-lucid-album/|access-date=2021-09-16|website=Loudwire|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Olivier|date=2021-09-09|title=Ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson resurfaces with new band The Lucid|url=https://sleazeroxx.com/ex-megadeth-bassist-david-ellefson-resurfaces-with-new-band-the-lucid/|access-date=2021-09-16|website=Sleaze Roxx|language=en-CA}}

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.{{Cite web|last=Blabbermouth|date=2021-09-01|title=DAVID ELLEFSON Teases His First Post-MEGADETH Project THE LUCID|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/david-ellefson-teases-his-first-post-megadeth-project-the-lucid/|access-date=2021-09-16|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}{{Cite web|date=2021-09-01|title=Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson breaks his silence on social media {{!}} Metal Insider|url=https://metalinsider.net/news/former-megadeth-bassist-david-ellefson-breaks-his-silence-on-social-media|access-date=2021-09-16|language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web|last=September 2021|first=Metal Hammer03|date=2021-09-03|title=Former Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson unveils his new musical project The Lucid|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/former-megadeth-bassist-dave-ellefson-unveils-his-new-musical-project-the-lucid|access-date=2021-09-16|website=loudersound|language=en}}

This is David Ellefson's first post Megadeth project after being let go from the band in May 2021.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-09|title=Hear David Ellefson's first post-Megadeth music from new band The Lucid|url=https://guitar.com/news/music-news/david-ellefsons-post-megadeth-music-new-band-lucid/|access-date=2021-09-16|website=Guitar.com {{!}} All Things Guitar|language=en-GB}}{{Cite web|last=Blabbermouth|date=2021-09-30|title=DAVID ELLEFSON's Post-MEGADETH Project THE LUCID Unveils Cover Artwork For Debut Album|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/david-ellefsons-post-megadeth-project-the-lucid-unveils-cover-artwork-for-debut-album/|access-date=2021-10-04|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}

In early September 2021, The Lucid released their first single "Maggot Wind" along with a release date of October 15 for their debut album.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-09|title=Ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson launches new band The Lucid|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/ex-megadeth-bassist-david-ellefson-launches-new-band-the-lucid-3041460|access-date=2021-09-16|website=NME|language=en-GB}}{{Cite web|date=2021-09-08|title=Ousted Megadeth bassist David Ellefson announces debut album from new band The Lucid, shares "Maggot Wind": Stream|url=https://consequence.net/2021/09/megadeth-david-ellefson-new-band-the-lucid/|access-date=2021-09-16|website=Consequence|language=en-US}} In late September 2021, the band released their second single "Damned", followed by their third single "Hair" in October.{{Cite web|last=Blabbermouth|date=2021-10-06|title=DAVID ELLEFSON's Post-MEGADETH Project THE LUCID Releases Third Single, 'Hair'|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/david-ellefsons-post-megadeth-project-the-lucid-releases-third-single-hair/|access-date=2021-10-06|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}{{Cite web|last=Kennelty|first=Greg|date=2021-10-06|title=David Ellefson's THE LUCID Streams New Song "Hair"|url=https://metalinjection.net/av/new-music/david-ellefsons-the-lucid-streams-new-song-hair|access-date=2021-10-08|website=Metal Injection|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Blabbermouth|date=2021-09-22|title=DAVID ELLEFSON's Post-MEGADETH Project THE LUCID Releases Second Single, 'Damned'|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/david-ellefsons-post-megadeth-project-the-lucid-releases-second-single-damned/|access-date=2021-09-23|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}

The official music video for "Deaths of Despair" was released in January 2022; directed by Drew Fortier.{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2022-01-12 |title=Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Announces First Live Shows With THE LUCID, Drops Music Video For 'Deaths Of Despair' |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ex-megadeth-bassist-david-ellefson-announces-first-live-shows-with-the-lucid-drops-music-video-for-deaths-of-despair/ |access-date=2022-09-27 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}

The band released their official music video for "Hair" in March 2022; it was directed by and stars Hannah Fierman (V/H/S, Siren).{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2022-04-19 |title=DAVID ELLEFSON's Post-MEGADETH Project THE LUCID Releases Music Video For 'Hair' |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/david-ellefsons-post-megadeth-project-the-lucid-releases-music-video-for-hair/ |access-date=2022-09-27 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}

A tour was announced for May 2022 consisting of 7 dates; they were later canceled due to guitarist Drew Fortier's cancer diagnosis.{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2022-05-27 |title=DAVID ELLEFSON's THE LUCID Bandmate DREW FORTIER Diagnosed With Testicular Cancer: 'Check Your Balls', He Says |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/david-ellefsons-the-lucid-bandmate-drew-fortier-diagnosed-with-testicular-cancer-check-your-balls-he-says |access-date=2022-09-27 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}

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.{{Cite web |last=Magazine |first=Bass |title=David Ellefson and The Lucid Release New "Maskronaut" Video |url=https://bassmagazine.com/artists/david-ellefson-and-the-lucid-release-new-maskronaut-video |access-date=2022-09-27 |website=Bass Magazine - The Future of Bass |date=8 June 2022 |language=en-us}}

In December 2022, the "Saddle Up and Ride" single was released featuring guest vocals from Insane Clown Posse rapper Violent J.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-23 |title=WTF?! Hear David Ellefson Team With ICP's Violent J on New Lucid Song |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-former-megadeth-bassist-david-ellefson-team-insane-clown-posses-violent-j-new-song |access-date=2022-12-28 |website=Revolver |language=en}} The band announced a 5 track E.P. titled Saddle Up and Ride with a release date of January 27, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Kennelty |first=Greg |date=2022-12-23 |title=DAVID ELLEFSON & INSANE CLOWN POSSE's VIOLENT J Just Dropped A New Song Together |url=https://metalinjection.net/new-music/david-ellefson-insane-clown-posses-violent-j-just-dropped-a-new-song-together |access-date=2022-12-28 |website=Metal Injection |language=en-US}}

In June 2023 The Lucid was listed as a part of Metal Hammer's "4 Brilliant New Metal Bands You Need To Hear" column.{{Cite web |last1=Scarlett |first1=Matt MillsContributions from Liz |last2=published |first2=Ims Taylor |date=2023-06-01 |title=4 brilliant new metal bands you need to hear this month |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/brilliant-new-metal-bands-lucid-pryti-margarita-witch-cult-graphic-nature |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=louder |language=en}}

In early 2025 The Lucid released the music video for the song "Risk Machine", directed by Alexis Karl.{{Cite web |last=wookubus |date=2025-02-14 |title=The Lucid (Ex-Megadeth, Etc.) Debut "Risk Machine" Video, Announce First Live Show |url=https://www.theprp.com/2025/02/14/news/the-lucid-ex-megadeth-etc-debut-risk-machine-video-announce-first-live-show/ |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=Theprp.com |language=en-US}}

Band members

  • Drew Fortier - guitars (2020–present){{Cite web|date=2021-09-08|title=Ex-Megadeth Bassist David Ellefson Announces First Album Under His New Project The Lucid Shares New Song "Maggot Wind"|url=https://music.mxdwn.com/2021/09/08/news/ex-megadeth-bassist-david-ellefson-announces-first-album-under-his-new-project-the-lucid-shares-new-song-maggot-wind/|access-date=2021-09-16|website=mxdwn Music|language=en-US}}
  • Mike Heller - drums (2020–present){{Cite web|title=Megadeth's David Ellefson Returning With The Lucid|url=https://www.antimusic.com/news/2021/September/02Megadeths_David_Ellefson_Returning_With_The_Lucid.shtml|access-date=2021-09-16|website=antimusic.com|language=en-US}}
  • David Ellefson - bass (2020–present){{Cite web|title=David Ellefson Unveils New Band The Lucid|url=https://bassmagazine.com/artists/david-ellefson-unveils-new-band-the-lucid|access-date=2021-09-16|website=Bass Magazine - The Future of Bass|date=8 September 2021 |language=en-us}}
  • Vinnie Dombroski - vocals (2020–present){{Cite web|date=2021-09-03|title=Dave Ellefson Teases New Post-Megadeth Project 'The Lucid'|url=https://americansongwriter.com/dave-ellefson-teases-new-post-megadeth-project-the-lucid/|access-date=2021-09-16|website=American Songwriter|language=en-US}}

Discography

Singles:

  • "Maggot Wind" (2021){{Cite web|last=Kennelty|first=Greg|date=2021-09-08|title=David Ellefson Launches New Band THE LUCID, Streams Debut Single 'Maggot Wind'|url=https://metalinjection.net/av/new-music/david-ellefson-launches-new-band-the-lucid-streams-debut-single-maggot-wind|access-date=2021-09-16|website=Metal Injection|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Reeder|date=2021-09-08|title=DAVID ELLEFSON Releases First Song From New Project THE LUCID|url=https://metaladdicts.com/david-ellefson-releases-first-song-from-new-project-the-lucid/|access-date=2021-09-16|website=Metal Addicts|language=en-US}}
  • "Damned" (2021){{Cite web|last=DiVita|first=Joe|date=2021-09-22|title=David Ellefson's New Band The Lucid Drops Second Single 'Damned'|url=https://loudwire.com/the-lucid-damned-song-lyrics/|access-date=2021-09-23|website=Loudwire|language=en}}
  • "Hair" (2021){{Cite web|date=2021-10-06|title=David Ellefson's The Lucid Release New Song 'Hair'|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2021/10/06/david-ellefsons-the-lucid-release-new-song-hair/|access-date=2021-10-06|website=MetalSucks|language=en}}
  • "Saddle Up and Ride" (feat. Violent J) (2022){{Cite web |last=Kennelty |first=Greg |date=2022-12-23 |title=DAVID ELLEFSON & INSANE CLOWN POSSE's VIOLENT J Just Dropped A New Song Together |url=https://metalinjection.net/new-music/david-ellefson-insane-clown-posses-violent-j-just-dropped-a-new-song-together |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=Metal Injection |language=en-US}}
  • "Mumps" (2022){{Cite web |last=Kennelty |first=Greg |date=2022-12-30 |title=THE LUCID (Ex-MEGADETH) Streams New Single "Mumps" |url=https://metalinjection.net/new-music/the-lucid-ex-megadeth-streams-new-single-mumps |access-date=2022-12-30 |website=Metal Injection |language=en-US}}
  • "Risk Machine" (2023){{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2023-01-10 |title=DAVID ELLEFSON's THE LUCID Drops Another New Song, 'Risk Machine' |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/david-ellefsons-the-lucid-drops-another-new-song-risk-machine |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}
  • "Sweet Toof" (feat. Violent J) (2023){{Cite web |author1=Metal Hammer |date=2023-01-20 |title=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? |url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/ex-megadeth-man-david-ellefson-has-hooked-up-with-insane-clown-posses-violent-j-to-cover-faith-no-more-and-wait-its-not-april-1-already-is-it |access-date=2023-01-20 |website=loudersound |language=en}}

Albums:

  • The Lucid (October 15, 2021){{Cite web|date=2021-09-08|title=Former Megadeth Bassist David Ellefson Officially Launches New Band the Lucid|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2021/09/08/former-megadeth-bassist-david-ellefson-officially-launches-new-band-the-lucid/|access-date=2021-09-16|website=MetalSucks|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Ex-MEGADETH Bassist David Ellefson Launches New Band with Members of Fear Factory, Sponge|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/34691/david-ellefson-ex-megadeth-launches-new-band-the-lucid|access-date=2021-09-16|website=lambgoat.com|language=en}}

EPs:

Music videos

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|+List of music videos, with directors, showing year released along with albums

! scope="col" style="width:18em;" |Title

! scope="col" |Year

! scope="col" style="width:18em;" |Director(s)

!Album

scope="row" |"Deaths of Despair"{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2022-01-12 |title=Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Announces First Live Shows With THE LUCID, Drops Music Video For 'Deaths Of Despair' |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-megadeth-bassist-david-ellefson-announces-first-live-shows-with-the-lucid-drops-music-video-for-deaths-of-despair |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}

| rowspan="3" |2022

|Drew Fortier

| rowspan="3" |The Lucid

scope="row" |"Hair"{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2022-04-19 |title=DAVID ELLEFSON's Post-MEGADETH Project THE LUCID Releases Music Video For 'Hair' |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/david-ellefsons-post-megadeth-project-the-lucid-releases-music-video-for-hair |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}

|Hannah Fierman

scope="row" |"Maskronaut "{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2022-06-03 |title=DAVID ELLEFSON's THE LUCID Raises Testicular Cancer Awareness With New Video |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/david-ellefsons-the-lucid-raises-testicular-cancer-awareness-with-new-video |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}

|Michael Sarna

scope="row" |"Risk Machine"{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2025-02-14 |title=DAVID ELLEFSON's THE LUCID Shares 'Risk Machine' Music Video, Announces First Live Show |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/david-ellefsons-the-lucid-shares-risk-machine-music-video-announces-first-live-show |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}

|2025

|Alexis Karl

|Saddle Up and Ride

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