End-Time Illusion

End-Time Illusion (E-TI) is a heavy metal band formed in 2002, known for blending thrash, grind, death, and speed metal with harmonies and technical riffs. The band's founding members include Dave Sharpe, Jay Warziniac, and Sean Gaura, with Jay Rodriguez joining on bass shortly after. Initially, they were compared to metalcore bands, but the group decided to return to their roots and focus on technical metal. Their first full-length album, "So Below," was released in 2005 through Spare Change Records and received positive reviews.

In the years following their debut, End-Time Illusion continued to evolve, releasing albums such as "Anamnesis Genesis," "Deities At War," and "Eminent Profane." The band has undergone lineup changes, with notable additions including drummer Ioannis 'Yanni' Sofianos and vocalist Adam Sloan. Their music is characterized by its technicality and intense energy, maintaining a strong presence in the metal scene.