Dillusions of Grandeur formed in May of 2002 when Chris, Eric, Jason Ross, and Kenny Gass started playing and writing together at Chris' home in Anderson, SC. After spending the summer tweaking their sound, they played their first show August 10, 2002 at a small bar in Spartanburg, SC. In November, after parting ways with their first lead guitar player, Jason Ross, Chris, Kenny and Eric added Scott to the Dillusions roster. The newly formed incarnation played three more shows then replaced Kenny with Stephen in January 2003. In December of 2003, Dillusions added Chris McConnell to play both lead and rhythm guitar parts. Throughout 2003, Dillusions of Grandeur played a total of 24 shows. The following Dillusions went on a touring binge doubling the previous year's appearances and the number will keep growing throughout the life of Dillusions of Grandeur. Eric left the band in August of 2004 and was replaced by current bassist Barry Speer in November of 2004. Now through all the ups and downs over the years we have found the five guys who have the best sound and dedication you could ask for with the music. They are now offically DILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR.

The Band Members Are As Follows:Chris Gunnels- Vocals & Guitar Scott Wilson- Guitar Chris McConnell-Guitars & Bass Stephen Jones- Drums Barry Speer- Vocals & Bass Chris Gunnels Music Influence: Tool, Filter, James Taylor, Eagles,Matchbox Twenty, Caedmon's Call Scott Wilson Music Influence: Helmet, Early Soundgarden,Clutch, Korn Chris McConnell Music Influence:Stevie Ray Vaughn, Pink Floyd, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Early Metallica Stephen Jones Music Influences: KISS, Iron Maiden, Black Crowes, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, Pearl Jam, Metallica Barry Speer Music Influences: The Beatles, The Police,Level 42, Black Sabbath, James Jamerson, Pink Floyd All of these influences the guys have all mixed into one becomes what the band is today. DILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR

The bands hometown is Anderson,SC. Many of the band members went to high school together and started playing since then. Chris G.,Scott W., and the sound engineer Josh W. started playing in a Senior Showcase back in high school and did an awesome job. Soon after that Chris and Scott got together and added band members to their group to form Dillusions Of Grandeur.

The guys will be in the Battle Of The Bands again this year at the Handlebar in Greenville,SC.It cost $8.00 to get in and to place your vote for the best band there(which will be D.O.G.of course).The band will be there May 19th and the doors open at 7:30pm.We are not sure on the exact time the guys will play because they will draw times out of a hat once all the bands have arrived there that night.Come out and support the guys and give them your vote.The guys will be going into the studio in June/July to record their much anticipated album since 2003. They have some awesome new songs and cant wait for everybody to be able to hear them.We are starting a Street Team for the band as well as a promotions kick for the new album coming out in mid to late 2005.If you would like to join the bands Street Team please feel free to contact me and let me know.We will give you everything you need to spread the word about the band. Please email me at Amanda@dog-rocks.com and put in the subject line Street Team and I will get back with you within 24 hrs.