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Crimson Glory is an American heavy metal band formed in 1983 in Sarasota, Florida. The band originated in 1979 under the names Pierced Arrow and Beowulf before adopting the name Crimson Glory. The classic lineup included vocalist Midnight, guitarists Jon Drenning and Ben Jackson, bass guitarist Jeff Lords, and drummer Dana Burnell. The band gained international recognition in the mid-1980s and is regarded as one of the pioneers of the American progressive metal movement, alongside bands such as Queensrÿche, Dream Theater, Fates Warning, and Watchtower. Throughout its career, Crimson Glory released four studio albums and one EP.