Ludicra
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
| Website | www |
Ludicra is a heavy metal ensemble originating from San Francisco, United States. The band was initially formed in 1998 as a four-piece and later grew to a quintet before ceasing activity in 2011. They later regrouped in 2022.
Their musical style merges elements of black metal and avant-garde metal, drawing inspiration from groups such as Darkthrone, Gorgoroth, Dødheimsgard, and Bethlehem. Additionally, their influences encompass genres like thrash metal, doom metal, punk, and folk.
Band members have also participated in other San Francisco-based acts including Impaled, Hammers of Misfortune, Tallow, Missile Command, Ominum, and the punk outfit Hickey. Ludicra has performed alongside Impaled, Total Shutdown, the Fucking Champs, and Krallice.
After reuniting in 2022, Ludicra took part in the Northwest Terror Fest held in Seattle and appeared at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall.
Final roster
- John Cobbett – guitar (1998–2011)
- Christy Cather – guitar, vocals (1998–2011)
- Ross Sewage – bass guitar (1999–2011)
- Laurie Sue Shanaman – vocals (1999–2011)
- Aesop Dekker – drums (1998–2011)
Previous members
- Jesika Christ – bass, vocals (1998–1999)
Guest musicians
- Melynda Jackson
- Lorraine Rath
- Kris Force
- Sigrid Sheie
- Jackie Perez-Gratz
Discography
- Hollow Psalms (Life Is Abuse, 2002)
- Another Great Love Song (Alternative Tentacles, 2004)
- S/T EP (Life Is Abuse, 2006)
- Fex Urbis Lex Orbis (Alternative Tentacles, 2006)
- The Tenant (Profound Lore Records, 2010)
Additional contributions
- Metal Swim – compilation album by Adult Swim (2010)