Art Cruz Drum Kit Evolution — Complete Gear History | MetalForge
How Art Cruz's drum setup evolved from 2008 to today. Every kit change across Lamb of God's discography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Art Cruz's drum kit changed over the years?
Art Cruz's setup evolved across 3 distinct eras with Lamb of God, from the "Winds of Plague / Prong Era" (2008–2018) to their current setup. See the full era-by-era gear breakdown on MetalForge.
What was Art Cruz's first drum kit?
Art Cruz's earliest documented setup was during the "Winds of Plague / Prong Era" (2008–2018). Before Lamb of God, Art Cruz spent a decade in the deathcore and industrial-metal trenches. He powered Winds of Plague's symphonic deathcore assault through The Great Stone War, Against the World, and Blood of My Enemy, building the touring stamina and aggressive double-bass stamina that would later define his groove metal approach. A parallel run with Tommy Victor's Prong (Songs from the Black Hole, X – No Absolutes, Zero Days) added industrial-metal precision and a different rhythmic vocabulary to his playing.
How many gear eras does Art Cruz have documented?
MetalForge documents 3 distinct gear eras for Art Cruz, spanning 2008-Present.