History
Hailing from the windy streets of Chicago, The Isolated Brigade is a rock duo bound by a lifelong friendship dating back to kindergarten. The Isolated Brigade channels the spirit of classic rock and the grittiness of 90’s grunge and punk.
The Genesis of The Isolated Brigade began in elementary school, between two friends, Maximillian Stocchero and Alex Ortiz. Through their shared passion for music, The Isolated Brigade was created. Maximillian, the band’s drummer and vocalist, brings raw emotion and relentless energy to the stage, while Alex’s guitar work channels the gritty soul of 90s grunge, punk and classic rock.
Maximillian Stocchero
Maximillian, the driving force behind Chicago’s The Isolated Brigade, is the drummer and vocalist whose energy and soulful grit define the band’s electrifying sound. Maximillian started his path learning piano at five years old. Maximillian eventually taught himself how to play bass, drums, and guitar and currently provides drums, bass, and vocals for The Isolated Brigade’s music.
Alex Ortiz
Alex, the electrifying guitarist of Chicago’s The Isolated Brigade has been crafting riffs since their childhood days in elementary school. Alex began his musical career at the age of thirteen when he taught himself how to play guitar. The moment he picked up a guitar, he never looked back. Being self-taught, he only needed his passion, musical instincts, and hard work to get to the point where he is able to get hundreds of fans’ blood pumping.