The London-based metal band were established in 2012, releasing their first EP in 2013. Since then, Shields have toured the UK relentlessly, gathering a strong following. In April 2015 Shields dropped their second EP Guilt which for the next two years would take them on tours running laps around Mainland Europe and the UK, and land them festivals and shows with the likes of Born Of Osiris, Chelsea Grin, Ice Nine Kills and Veil Of Maya to name a few. During their extensive touring schedule the band were writing on and off the road for their next release.