Backstory:
Grandiose Battle, a group of five childhood friends, was born out of the suburban landscapes of Minnesota in 2011. Band members – Travis “Taco” Douglas, Kevin “Killer” Kowalski, Lilly “Lil’ Lady” Peterson, Mike “Monster” Mikkelsen, and Sam “Scorpio” Schofield, spent their formative years playing in each other’s garages and basement, bonded by their shared love of music and societal rebellion. Their music represents their struggle against the mundanity of suburban life and their longing for a grander existence. Grandiose Battle has evolved from a group of rebellious teenagers to a band whose music has inspired and touched the lives of thousands across the country.

Genre:
Alternative Rock

Title:
“Phoenix in the Ashes”

Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
Am, G, D, Em
In the suburbs under the silent night,
Empty hearts in pain, seeking the light,
We’re the misfits, the rebels, no glory, no fame,
Just a burning desire, to rise in this game.

(Chorus)
C, G, D, Em
We are the Phoenix in the Ashes, rising high,
Defying the world, touching the sky.
Shattering the silence, with our battle cry,
We are the Phoenix in the Ashes, learning to fly.

(Verse 2)
Am, G, D, Em
Invisible chains, breaking free,
In the mirror, our enemy we see.
The mundanity of life, we forever defy,
Riding the winds of change, we’re learning to fly.

(Chorus)
C, G, D, Em
We are the Phoenix in the Ashes, rising high,
Defying the world, touching the sky.
With the music as our armor, and passion our guide,
We are the Phoenix in the Ashes, along for the ride.

Fan Testimonial:
Grandiose Battle is the favorite band of 17-year-old Jenna Thompson. Jenna first discovered their music during a difficult time in her life, and she found solace in their raw lyrics and passionate delivery. “Their music is like a lifeline to me,” she says. “In their words, I find my own struggles, my own desires, my own fight. Grandiose Battle isn’t just a band to me, they’ve become a part of who I am.” Jenna has been to all their local shows, owns all their merchandise, and proudly calls herself their biggest fan. She believes that in their music, she finds the strength to keep fighting, just like the Phoenix in their song “Phoenix in the Ashes”.