What inspired the name of the band? What are your influences and are they the same as when you started out?
Illusions of Grandeur’s stage show “The Siren Saga” transport the concerts to another world telling the story of the battles of “The Siren”. Maggie and CM formed Illusions of Grandeur in 2015 after they had been touring in a rock band together for about year or two.
Maggie and CM realized that an element of entertainment was missing from the show, theatrics. Maggie and CM sat down and planned out what they would want to hear and see at a live show and the styles of music that would best focus that vision. Illusions of Grandeur was born.
Illusions of Grandeur “I.O.G.”, is a Theatrical Hard Rock/Fantasy Metal band based in York, PA. I.O.G. has been touring in both the United States as well as across the UK, Germany, France, and the Ukraine since 2016.I.O.G. have made appearances at various festivals including Sav Fest, Dewey Beach Music Festival and Witney Music Festival. I.O.G. has shared the stage with artists as varied as DOPE, Motograter, September Mourning, New Year’s Day, Puddle of Mudd, Stryper, República, stitched up Heart and Otep. I.O.G. ‘s Live show The Siren Saga is a story of the journeys, perils, and triumphs of the Siren and her warriors. The story mixes facts and fiction combining Greek and Norse Mythology, Sirens, Gods, Archangels. Illusions of Grandeur’s fierce and energetic live show has gained them a legion of fans dubbed “The Siren Nation” who follow them worldwide, at live shows, and on social media. IOG’s influences range from: In This Moment, KORN, Altar Bridge, Evanescence and Avatar to Led Zeppelin and The Who. These bands all influenced us in different way, but mainly as story tells and how they craft songs that carry emotion to the listeners.
How and why do you write what you write?
Illusions of Grandeur’s main music writer is Bassist CM Carroll with lyrics and melodies provided by The Siren. The entire band participates in the arranging and recording process and each member, as songs are produced add elements into it to create the overall song and sound. IOG is continuously writing, normally demoing 30-35 songs per album then finding the songs that carry the story and sound of the record. -The Archangel (CM) writes an outline of the music as a starting point and basic format for the songs. The Siren will then take it and add lyrics and melody to it.
Music has been a part of my life since I was a child. My dad was a musician and I followed in his footsteps. I’ve always been in music in some capacity; from theatre to chorus and bands. The idea of Illusions of Grandeur is to create a world and tell the story of “The Siren” and her journeys. IOG’s love of both history and Greek/Norse Mythology felt that this was the best medium way to create a world for “The Siren Saga.” IOG feels that when listening to music or seeing a live show you should be able to immerse yourself in that moment and take a journey of your own with the band.
How and why do you write what you write?
Illusions of Grandeur’s main music writer is Bassist CM Carroll with lyrics and melodies provided by The Siren. The entire band participates in the arranging and recording process and each member, as songs are produced add elements into it to create the overall song and sound. IOG is continuously writing, normally demoing 30-35 songs per album then finding the songs that carry the story and sound of the record. -The Archangel (CM) writes an outline of the music as a starting point and basic format for the songs. The Siren will then take it and add lyrics and melody to it.
Music has been a part of my life since I was a child. My dad was a musician and I followed in his footsteps. I’ve always been in music in some capacity; from theatre to chorus and bands. The idea of Illusions of Grandeur is to create a world and tell the story of “The Siren” and her journeys. IOG’s love of both history and Greek/Norse Mythology felt that this was the best medium way to create a world for “The Siren Saga.” IOG feels that when listening to music or seeing a live show you should be able to immerse yourself in that moment and take a journey of your own with the band.
live?
Picking our live set can be difficult, especially since the songs all tell an ongoing story. We try to pick the songs based on set times , if we afre headlining we can do a 2 hour show, but if we are opening support it’s normally 30-45 mins. We additionally try and do the songs in an order that fans of te story would understand. It’s never easy!.
live?
Picking our live set can be difficult, especially since the songs all tell an ongoing story. We try to pick the songs based on set times , if we afre headlining we can do a 2 hour show, but if we are opening support it’s normally 30-45 mins. We additionally try and do the songs in an order that fans of te story would understand. It’s never easy!.
What plans do you have for the future?
2024 will see the release of Illusions of Grandeur’s “The Siren Rises pt1: Raven Witch” which will continue The Siren Saga from the previous two albums, taking The Siren further into battle with hades.
Come join The Siren Nation:
Social Media Links:
New Single “Midnight”: https://songwhip.com/illusionsofgrandeur/midnight
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IllusionsOG
Band camp: https://illusionsofgrandeur.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iogmusic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/iogband
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@illusionsog
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCNb-T_hQo8nglq50v02BVmA
Video Links:
Midnight: https://youtu.be/vLNdfUGkbQM?si=VjVAypv_QqrF-jOT
Demons https://youtu.be/50N6tSUvgI0
Take Me Alive https://youtu.be/W_HVQRJM7-8
Other Videos and Singles from the album “The Siren” (2021) and
“The Songs of The Siren” (2019):
Take me Alive (shot live The Vanguard, Hampton, VA) https://youtu.be/W_HVQRJM7-8
Upon My Life: https://youtu.be/4mxM48hRjs8
A Silence; https://youtu.be/mdwT9s6jJA4
The Prophet: https://youtu.be/J0SXboqpLjE5
DOWN: https://youtu.be/JwGIc4BWJKw
The Wolf: https://youtu.be/X06SJXjYDWE
Crossing Over: https://youtu.be/yQRY2PImA0M
Silent Suicide (Live Rok Bulava): https://youtu.be/toUB7z1dcms
Mayhem: https://youtu.be/okBVVThQr9c
New Album- The Siren: (Links) https://songwhip.com/illusionsofgrandeur/the-siren?fbclid=IwAR3W34VLIkESHzPHyC6C7PRj74t5_doGhF-llI3KZWEPixrN-8TdF_AcQZQ