Lucid Fear

Lucid Fear was formed in Larvik, Norway, in 1999. The line-up then was Cato Jensen (drums), Henrik Bruun (guitar/vocals) and Cathrine Paulsen (vocals). In 2000 Bjørn Erik Næss joined on guitar, and shortly after, Stig York joined on synth. Although the band has tried out several bassists over the years, Espen Engrønningen has had the longest run, playing from 2004 until he quit late 2006.

After a series of self-made recordings the band entered a pro studio for the first time in 2001. The result was a 3-track demo which was never sent anywhere. The band didn't feel the result was good enough. In 2003 the band entered the studio again, only this time with the bands' own Henrik Bruun in charge of the recording, mixing and mastering. The result this time around was a lot better, but the demo Silhouettes of dark remorse was also held back by the band to a certain extent. However, the 2005 release, Mistro, proved that the hard work had payed off. The E.P. got excellent reviews worldwide and put Lucid Fear among the Norwegian Black Metal bands to consider. Lucid Fear is currently in studio finishing the follow-up to Mistro. It sounds monstrous and it will kick ass live as well!