Illusions of Grandeur

Hi guys, welcome to VENTS! How have you been?

Thank you for having us, we have been great, 2023 has been an amazingly busy year for the band!

The Dien tour continued throughout 2023 taking us all over the United States in into the UK playing festivals and clubs including the famed Iron Maidens “Cart & Hores” where IOG wrapped their European your in June 2023.

What can you tell us about the title and meaning behind your most recent release?

Yes, we recently released a new single “Midnight” it is the next step for Illusions of Grandeur, the 1st single from the forthcoming album “The Siren Rises” which the band hopes to have in release by early 2024. “Midnight” again takes the band musically into unfamiliar territory.

You can hear our new single Midnight here: https://youtu.be/ vLNdfUGkbQM?si=VjVAypv_QqrF-jOT

Illusions of Grandeur new single is on all streaming platforms and available on CD single at shows https://songwhip. com/illusionsofgrandeur/midnight

How was the recording and writing process?

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.

Like Illusions of Grandeur’s 1st album “the Songs of The Siren”, “The Siren” album is a continuation of the overall Siren Saga. The new album “The Siren tells the 2nd part of the story as The Siren and Band head into the underworld to faces the challenges and defeat hades on their quest to return The Siren to Mount Olympus.

Illusions of Grandeur’s latest album “The Siren” was recorded mainly in their private studio, Valley Road Recoding in Lancaster, PA. Vocal overdubs and additional tracking were done at multiple studios across the United States such as Sunset Sound and Western Audio in Los Angles and Silk studios in New Orleans, LA. Additionally the tracks Falling, and Demons were Co-produced by David Ivory at Ivory Sound Studios. The final mixing and mastering were done at Valley Road Recording.

Where did you guys find the inspiration for the song and lyrics?

Illusions of Grandeur’s influences come from many genres of course starting with metal; like Korn, In This Moment, Metallica, Avatar and evanescence. Each member draws off their individual influences as well which are varied from The Siren’s love of Classic rock like Janis Joplin and heart to CM’s love of The Smiths, Supertramp Soundgarden.

IOG feels this just adds to the sound and allows the band to explore a lot of themes in their music.

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.

Will you be hitting the road this year?

Illusions of Grandeur is a live band. We love being in the studio and creating, but on the love, stage is where the band really comes alive! Illusions of Grandeur’s live show “The Siren Saga” draws its story line from the concept albums “the Songs of the Siren prt1” and “The Siren prt2”. Acting out the songs and story on stage amidst a light and video show. IOG’s fan’s known as The Siren Nation are amazing, supporting both in America and Europe.

What else is happening next in your world?

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.

Illusions of Grandeur’s The Siren Tour continues through the remainder of 2023 into 2024.

Come see The Siren Saga Live and check out our latest single and video “Midnight”:

Illusions of Grandeur new single is on all streaming platforms and available on CD single at shows https://youtu.be/vLNdfUGkbQM https://songwhip.com/illusionsofgrandeur/midnight

Illusions of Grandeur is available on all social media and streaming platforms:

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