Shane Lamotte: Lead Guitar, backup vocals |
Jason Lamotte: Rhythm Guitar, lead vocals |
Randy Bergh: Bass Guitar |
Sean Kaminski: Drums |
Influences
Tool, Metallica, A Perfect Circle, Flaw, Chevelle, Mudvayne, I Mother Earth, Linkin Park, Foo Fighters, The Smalls, Jimmy Swift Band, System of a Down, Incubus, Korn, Staind, Finger 11, Sevendust, Silverchair, Filter, Bush, Smashing Pumkins, Godsmack, Trapt, Manson, Black Sabbath, NIN, Bloodhound Gang, Custom, Orgy.
Sounds Like
Flaw, Chevelle, A Perfect Circle, Silverchair, Tool
Living Illusion's debut self titled album, has established them as a fresh and innovative force, uncovering a sound which showcases their melodic and progressive hard rock style. Their single "Whispers" has made it to the Top Ten of various University & College charts and has received airplay across Canada and the UK.
Founding members, Shane and Jason Lamotte, joined together in 2002 and spent the next years perfecting their first album. The record is a combination of songs written over a 5 year span and is a journey from aggression to self-realization. Since the albums release, they have succeeded in building a following for their music through touring and guerrilla style marketing.
While the brothers were accompanied on their album by Andrew "Doc" Degroot (Bass Player for Murder City Sparrows) and Lyle Molzan (Drummer for Jann Arden) they have since formed a solid touring group. The new additions to the band come in the form of Randy Bergh on bass and Sean Kamenski on drums. This addition assists in completing the edgy sound and high energy performance the boys were looking for.
Although the band may not be picked up by a major label they have been marketing themselves effectively. They play as many gigs as they can and still manage to hold down full time jobs. Unfortunately for the business world, their positions may soon be available for those who are looking for regular employment.
The bands professionalism, musical talents and passionate performances make way for a captivating live experience, leaving their audience feeling thoroughly rocked and begging for more.
Living Illusion has headlined to crowds of over 5000 and has shared the stage with many notable artists including: Econoline Crush, The Art of Dying, Tin Foil Phoenix, Cold Driven, Portal, and most recently ASHES dIVIDE.
Hows it going boys?! ITs been awhile for sure. I hope you guys are stilling rocking and rolling. We will have to get together sometime and burn up the stage. If we ever get our new album done lol.
