Art Cruz

Art Cruz
Cruz performing with Lamb of God in 2019
Cruz performing with Lamb of God in 2019
Background information
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active2008–present
Member ofLamb of God
Formerly of

Arthur Robert T Peyton Cruz is an American musician, currently the drummer of heavy metal band Lamb of God. He is a former drummer of Winds of Plague and Prong.

Early life

Cruz attended South El Monte High School in Southern California, joining the marching band percussion section during 2004–2006.[1]

Career

Winds of Plague

In 2008, Cruz was asked to join Winds of Plague and recorded the album The Great Stone War. The album peaked at No. 72 on the Billboard 200.[2] In 2011 he performed on the band's next album, Against the World, which peaked at No. 60 on the Billboard 200. In 2012, Cruz left Winds of Plague citing "creative differences".[3] Cruz returned as their drummer in 2015, and would also perform on the album Blood of My Enemy in 2017. In 2021, he left Winds of Plague in order to focus on Lamb of God, which he officially joined in 2019.

Prong

Cruz with Prong in 2014

Following his departure from Winds of Plague, Cruz was asked to play for Prong. Cruz has toured and recorded on their album Songs from the Black Hole. Cruz left Prong in 2018.

Klogr and The Rasmus

In 2017, Cruz collaborated on drums on alternative metal project Klogr for the single "Technocracy" and a European tour with The Rasmus.

Lamb of God

In 2018, Cruz filled in for Chris Adler on Lamb of God's North American tour, which also included supporting Slayer on their farewell tour.

In 2019, he officially became the drummer for Lamb of God following Chris Adler's departure from the band.[4]

Cruz's first release with Lamb of God was their 2020 self-titled album.[5]

Equipment

Cruz endorses Zildjian cymbals,[6] and he uses Ludwig drums, Evans drumheads, Trick pedals, Gibraltar Hardware, and Vic Firth drumsticks.

Discography

Lamb of God
Winds of Plague
Prong

References

  1. ^ "Artists - Meinl Cymbals".
  2. ^ "Winds of Plague – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  3. ^ Winds of Plague and Drummer Art Cruz Go Their Separate Ways - Loudwire.com
  4. ^ "LAMB OF GOD Parts Ways With Drummer Chris Adler; Replacement Announced". Metal Injection. July 19, 2019. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  5. ^ "LAMB OF GOD To Release Self-Titled Album In May; Track Listing, Cover Artwork Unveiled". Blabbermouth.net. February 5, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  6. ^ "Art Cruz | Zildjian Artist".