Origin:	CA, USA
Genres:	Traditional Metal

Crescent Shield

Crescent Shield is the third go-around for guitarist Dan Delucie, originally in New Eden before branching out to form Destiny's End. That latter band produced two strong albums before rather abruptly disappearing around 2001, but soon enough came the word that Delucie had a new project in mind. Along for the ride this time is former Onward vocalist Michael Grant (though he sadly passed away in May 2012), as well as a rhythm section with experience in the American underground traditional metal field. The style on The Last Of My Kind, then, is no surprise, as it's chock full of classy riffs/solos from Delucie and strong vocals from Grant. Arguably this isn't terribly adventurous for the style, and certainly it's not very contemporary, but there will always be a need for quality 80's-influenced traditional American metal, and Crescent Shield fits the bill.