Lamb of God (2020) Drum Setup: Art Cruz's Recording Debut | MetalForge

Frequently Asked Questions

What drum kit does Art Cruz play on Lamb of God's 2020 self-titled album?

Art Cruz recorded Lamb of God's 2020 self-titled album on a Ludwig Classic Maple kit, featuring a single 22x18 inch bass drum, 10 and 12 inch rack toms, and 14 and 16 inch floor toms. He paired the single kick with a Trick Pro 1-V Bigfoot double pedal rather than using dual bass drums, a notable shift from the two-kick setup Chris Adler used on earlier Lamb of God records. Full details are in the [Art Cruz kit breakdown](/articles/whats-in-art-cruzs-kit).

Who replaced Chris Adler in Lamb of God?

Art Cruz replaced Chris Adler as Lamb of God's drummer. Adler departed the band in 2019 after two decades behind the kit, and Cruz — who had previously played in Winds of Plague and Prong, and first filled in for Adler on 2018 tour dates — became the band's official drummer. Lamb of God's 2020 self-titled album was Cruz's first studio recording with the band. See the [Art Cruz drummer profile](/drummer/art-cruz) for his full career background.

What gear did Art Cruz use to record Lamb of God's 2020 album?

Art Cruz's recording setup on the 2020 self-titled album centered on a Ludwig Classic Maple drum kit, a Ludwig 14x6.5 inch snare, Zildjian A Custom cymbals, and a Trick Pro 1-V Bigfoot double pedal. This is the same core gear lineup he carries into live performances and later carried into 2022's Omens sessions.

Was Lamb of God (2020) Art Cruz's first album with the band?

Yes. While Cruz had toured with Lamb of God as a live fill-in for Chris Adler as early as 2018, the band's 2020 self-titled album — featuring tracks like "Memento Mori," "Resurrection Man," and "Gomorrah" — was his first full studio album as an official member, recorded after he formally joined in 2019.