Art Cruz
Quick Facts
Biography
Arthur "Art" Cruz (born May 27, 1988) is an American musician and songwriter best known as the current drummer of the heavy metal band Lamb of God and symphonic deathcore band Winds of Plague. He is also the former drummer of Prong and Klogr.
Early life
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.
Music career
Winds of Plague
In 2008 was Cruz asked to join Winds of Plague and recorded the album The Great Stone War. The album peaked at #72 on the Billboard 200. In 2011 he performed on the band's next album, Against the World, which peaked at #60 on the Billboard 200. In 2012, Cruz left Winds of Plague citing "creative differences." Cruz returned as their drummer in 2015, and would also perform on the album Blood of My Enemy in 2017.
Prong
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, Cruz officially became the drummer for Lamb of God following Chris Adler’s departure from the band.
Cruz's first release with Lamb of God is their 2020 self-titled album.
Equipment
Cruz endorses Meinl Cymbals, Ludwig Drums, Trick Pedals, and Vic Firth.
Personal life
Cruz is an avid baseball fan and is known to be a die hard Los Angeles Dodger fan. With this, Cruz Founded and owns the Lifestyle Baseball Apparel brand, BASELORDS. In addition, Cruz is an amateur Illusionist and is said to perform sleight of hand or micromagic.
Discography
- Lamb of God
- Lamb of God (2020)
- 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)