BIO: “The Siren Saga”

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.

Illusions of Grandeur Albums:

Part 1, “The Songs of the Siren”, released by Pavement Entertainment, August 2019 and available on all digital music outlets.

Part 2 “The Siren”, Released October 2021 on Revulsion of Spirit Records/Universal Music Group

Illusions of Grandeur has been covered in such magazines as Decibel, Core, Firestarter, Amplified, metal heads Forever, The Grinder, Permafrost, Music Life Magazine and more.

Illusions of Grandeur’s singer The Siren and bassist The Archangel currently host a weekly music and arts talk show The Syndicate on Foqus Tv ( www.foqustvlive.com) a worldwide music TV network in 195 countries. The Syndicate airs Friday nights at 10 p.m. EST.

Social Media Links:

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

Illusions of Grandeur:

Vocals -Maggie “the Siren” Carlton: Born in Washington, DC, Maggie has been singing and on stage since she was 4 years old. Maggie has a heavy background in theater, as well as being a part of bands and choral productions since grade school. Her influences range from Janis Joplin and Robert Plant to Maria Brink, Jonathan Davis, and Amy Lee.

Bass-CM “The Arcangel” Carroll: CM is a Philadelphia born touring musician who has been active since the 90’s in metal, rock, and hardcore bands from Los Angeles to New York. CM’s main influences range from Jaco Pastorius, Cliff Burton, Stanley Clarke, Mike Watts, Geddy Lee and mainly “The OX” John Entwistle and John Paul Jones.

Drums-Ted “Ares the God of War” Domzalski: Ted is a Philadelphia native. Slamming on drums in bands around the Philadelphia scene for years, landing as the God of War in Illusions of Grandeur. Some of Ted’s influences are Lamb of God, Amon Amarth, Chris Adler, and Gene Hoglan.

Guitars – Julian “Dimios” Yeager: Also Born in Philadelphia, Julian has been active in the NE metal scene since 2005. Julian’s main influences range from Angus Young, Eddie Van Halen and Jimmy Page to Chuck Schuldiner, Marty Friedman, and Jeff Loomis.