G1 – Delusions of Grandeur | The Sonic Madness of Colin Fleming

G1 – Delusions of Grandeur was born in 2016, one year after Colin Fleming did the most rock ‘n roll thing imaginable: survive terminal liver failure. The lifestyle nearly took him out, but instead, he came back swinging—sober, broke, guitarless… and completely delusional in the best way possible.

Armed with a secondhand axe and a few sacred geometry sketches, Colin reawakened a skill he thought was lost to time (and toxins). The name Delusions of Grandeur was both a punchline and a prophecy—music made with no hope of fame, just fire in the soul. G1? A cheeky nod to G3 (Vai, Satriani) +1, because why not shoot higher?

While the world slept, Colin recorded from his lounge—midnight jams, piercing stares, and the occasional green screen skeleton drummer. Neighbours? Less amused. Fans? Obsessed. A Nightmare After Halloween and other late-night uploads became underground hits, proving that even isolation can be loud.

2024 and Still Delusional
After a 9-year hiatus, Colin dropped his latest album: G1 – Delusions of Grandeur: 2024 and Still Delusional. It’s part catharsis, part chaos—dabbling in funk, Celtic licks, and even a ballad for Claudette (yes, that Claudette). It’s theatrical, emotional, and very, very loud.

His earlier releases, like Origins (2016) and Cyathium Summer, remain fan favourites. Origins channels the soul of icons like Pink Floyd, Santana, Vai and Satriani—but with entirely original compositions. Meanwhile, Cyathium Summer leaned deep into musical modes and shredding madness, with tracks like Forbidden Loki in Locrian still giving him goosebumps.

From modal explorations to fully-fledged concept albums, Colin’s studio has remained the same: a couch, a guitar, some effects, and a relentless imagination. What began as therapy evolved into a full-fledged artistic identity, culminating in his live-streamed performances under Colin Fleming: Live from the Lounge.