Death Island is a Blackened Melodic Death Metal band established in 2014. The current lineup consists of brothers Mik Grendze (Vocals/Guitar) and Karlis Grendze (Drums), Jared McGuire (Guitar), and Patrick Harmon (Bass).

All of the members are passionate and active members of the metal scene, frequently attending live shows in their local area. Mik Grendze takes guitar lessons from Revocation guitarist Dave Davison and had a good friendship with the late Trevor Strnad, Vocalist of The Black Dahlia Murder. Karlis Grendze briefly took lessons from Alex Bent, drummer of Trivium. Jared McGuire briefly took lessons with Alluvial Guitarist, Wes Hauch, and currently takes lessons with Luke Man of Premium Guitar Coaching. Based in Irvington, New York, each of the members regularly attend local metal shows in the New York area. Additionally playing in the renowned Lucky 13 Saloon in Brooklyn, NY regularly. Death Island has shared the stage with other prominent upcoming metal bands such as Tombstoner, Final Siege, Mockcharge, and Thanatotic Desire.