Arthur Cruz (born May 27, 1988) 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.
Art Cruz | |
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 Cruz performing with Prong in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Arthur Cruz |
| Born | May 27, 1988 Downey, California, U.S. |
| Origin | South El Monte, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Member of | Lamb of God |
| Formerly of | |
Early life edit
Cruz was born May 27, 1988, in Downey, California. He grew up in the suburb city of South El Monte located east of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley. While attending South El Monte High School, Cruz joined the marching band percussion section and performed from 2004–2006.[1]
Career edit
Winds of Plague edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
Cruz endorses Zildjian cymbals,[6] and he uses Ludwig drums, Evans drumheads, Trick pedals, Gibraltar Hardware, and Vic Firth drumsticks.
Discography edit
- Lamb of God
- Lamb of God (2020)
- Omens (2022)
- Winds of Plague
- The Great Stone War (2009)
- Against the World (2011)
- Blood of My Enemy (2017)
- Prong
- Songs from the Black Hole (2015)
- X – No Absolutes (2016)
- Zero Days (2017)
References edit
- ^ "Artists - Meinl Cymbals".
- ^ "Winds of Plague – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
- ^ Winds of Plague and Drummer Art Cruz Go Their Separate Ways - Loudwire.com
- ^ "LAMB OF GOD Parts Ways With Drummer Chris Adler; Replacement Announced". Metal Injection. July 19, 2019. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
- ^ "LAMB OF GOD To Release Self-Titled Album In May; Track Listing, Cover Artwork Unveiled". Blabbermouth.net. February 5, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
- ^ "Art Cruz | Zildjian Artist".