Crescent Shield began in 2000, originally as a side project for then-Onward vocalist Michael Grant and then-Destiny’s End guitarist Daniel DeLucie.
The two creative forces were heavily involved in their respective projects but managed to record several demos during the three years between Crescent Shield’s inception and its materialization as an actual band in the summer of 2003.
When Onward finally disbanded in the summer of 2003, Grant and DeLucie decided to convert their project into a full band. They completed the line-up with drummer Craig Anderson (ex-Ignite/Engine) and bassist Melanie Sisneros (ex-New Eden/The Iron Maidens/ Sinergy), two veterans of the Los Angeles music scene.
After many months of writing, rehearsing, and piecing together a mostly pro quality studio, the band commenced recording their debut album. The band’s self-produced recording entitled ‘The Last of my Kind’ was quickly picked up by Italian label Cruz del Sur Music.
Crescent Shield's sound, tight and fierce, is the sum of years and years spent playing, living, and breathing Heavy Metal Music - born and developed by true Heavy Metal musicians capable of recreating and further expanding the glorious sound of the US Metal school.
With slabs of the most refined Jag Panzer, Mercyful Fate, Fates Warning, "The Last Of My Kind" moves through epic and melodic atmospheres, maintaining the tension high with a sharp and creative guitar sound matched by one of the most impressive vocal performances in today's metal music. The strong, precise, and solid rhythm section delivers an inspired and clean performance that will make "The Last of My Kind" a classic heavy metal release for the years to come.
Here are some videos from our Mar 23rd performance in Reseda CA. Thanks Kristie for the great videos!
Slave to the Metal Horde
The Last of my Kind
Lifespan (a new song)
What's the media saying about Crescent Shield?
"CRESCENT SHIELD creates a nearly flawless combination of metallic heft and memorable songwriting. 8.5/10" Blabbermouth
"Consistently melodic yet unrepentantly and unswervingly metal, The Last Of My Kind stands proud and strong in practically all categories, especially song writing and musicianship." Hellride Music
"Overall, The Last Of My Kind is an outstanding balance of structure, power and speed, stunningly wrapped in breathtaking artwork. 5/5 stars" Garage Radio
"There's also something about this release's sound and production that makes it seem like a very traditional slice of american metal while also retaining the epic touches of the more european power metal. A pleasent blend to these ears as it seems epic without being too pompous and overblown. 4/5" Sounds of the Stygian
"As you can obviously tell from my lengthy, enthusiastic scribblings above, I thoroughly enjoyed The Last of My Kind, and will continue to do so for quite some time. This is a record tailor-made for fans of old-school, traditional heavy metal, and I’d say you’d be a fool not to check it out if you’ve already been impressed with Cruz Del Sur’s offerings...Definitely recommended. 5/6 Album of the Week"
Metal Review
"With production stripped down to tight musicianship, strong songwriting, powerful delivery, and six string attack, The Last of My Kind remains a consistent record of hard driving riff heavy metal. 4/5"
Ytse Jam
"The more I listen to all the tasty riffs and passages the more I think its a cd with large potiental to expose a lot of people that think metal died in 1992"
Absolute Zero Magazine
"the perfect disc for those who yearn for ‘classic metal’ but found IRON MAIDEN’s last offering lacking"
Mr. Rock
"this is a stellar exercise in clean vocals, crunching riffs and searing solos. The title track alone ensures this is unmissable. 5/5"
Rock Something
"The album also has a very analog sounding recording which definitely reinforces the old school feel of the album. The guitars aren’t extremely heavy and have a live from the amp feel that was once very common in metal. Guitars are so layered these days that you don’t get the same feel that metal albums once had. 4/5"
Unbound Zine
"Cruz Del Sur Records has definitely found a winner with Crescent Shield. Compared to Jag Panzer, Mercyful Fate and Fates Warning by their label, these guys have a lot to live up to. But folks they deliver the goods on this record with wonderful metal the way it should be played. Solid vocals, spirited drums, great guitar rhythms and more importantly clean fresh guitar solo work makes this a band to be reckoned with for sure. 8.7/10"
Hardrock Haven
"I feel that special mention must be given to the title-track. Just listen to Michael Grant’s UNBELIEVABLE performance in “The Last of my Kind” and simply try to figure why this guy isn’t considered one of the best vocalists Metal has to offer nowadays. As for the music in that song, it’s beyond imagination! An amazing Epic that is already a Classic for me! This CD slays and is one of the best releases for 2006 in general and for sure the best release for the genre. 5.5/6"
Metal Invader
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Hail to the Shield!!! How's that new album coming along guys? Can't wait to hear it! I also can't wait to see you guys play live again, and hang out with you some more too... Well, I hope everyone is happy and healthy. Take care, and I hope to see you soon.
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Greetings Crescent Shield... cheers for your friendship and support... just letting you know that the self titled Storm Breeder CD EP is now available for $12 AUD, which includes postage to anywhere...
It has 36 minutes of dense, integrity filled metal, featuring a cover of Metallica's “One”…
If you have PayPal, it's as easy as clicking on the buy now button on our space... or you can go to one of these fine outlets:
www.thecavedistro.tk
or
www.weirdtruth.jp
which stock the CD as well. These places are worth a look even if you’re not buying the Storm Breeder CD, as they have some pretty delectable stuff…
Thankyou for lending us your eyes for a few moments...
