# What Cymbals Does Art Cruz Use? Full Setup

**Band:** Lamb of God | **Brand(s):** Zildjian

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## Direct Answer

Art Cruz plays Zildjian cymbals: 14" A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hats, 18" A Custom EFX, 18" A Custom Medium Crash, 19" A Custom Projection Crash, 20" A Custom Crash, 21" A Mega Bell Ride, 19" A Ultra Hammered China, 17" K China w/ EFX Holes, 9" FX Trash Splash.

## Cymbal Breakdown

| Piece | Size | Series | Model |
|-------|------|--------|-------|
| Hi-hat | 14" | A Custom Mastersound | Hi-Hats |
| other | 18" | A Custom | EFX |
| Crash | 18" | A Custom | Medium Crash |
| Crash | 19" | A Custom | Projection Crash |
| Crash | 20" | A Custom | Crash |
| Ride | 21" | A | Mega Bell Ride |
| China | 19" | A | Ultra Hammered China |
| China | 17" | K | China w/ EFX Holes |
| Splash | 9" | — | FX Trash Splash |

Verified roster hardware entry: "Zildjian (14" A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hats, 18" A Custom EFX, 18" A Custom Medium Crash, 19" A Custom Projection Crash, 20" A Custom Crash, 21" A Zildjian Mega Bell Ride, 19" A Ultra Hammered Chinas, 17" K China w/ EFX Holes, 9" FX Trash Splashes, FX Blast Bell)." Source: roster gear.cymbals (verified: true; sources on the drummer record).

## Setup Context

- **Hi-hat:** Two cymbals on a stand, played by foot and/or stick — the main timekeeper for tight, fast 16th-note patterns and blast beats.
- **Crash:** A short, explosive accent on strong beats and fills; metal kits often stack several sizes (e.g. 16"/17"/18") for different accent pitches.
- **Ride:** The largest, heaviest cymbal in most setups — carries sustained 16th-note "blast-beat" ride patterns and cuts through a dense mix, with the bell used for sharper accents.
- **China:** An upturned-edge cymbal with a trashy, explosive, dirty accent — a staple for breakdown and chorus hits in metal; sometimes mounted upside down for an even darker tone.
- **Splash:** A small, thin cymbal for a quick, bright accent that decays almost instantly — used more sparingly in metal than in lighter genres, mostly for fill ornamentation.

## FAQ

**Q: What cymbals does Art Cruz use?**
A: Art Cruz plays Zildjian cymbals: 14" A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hats, 18" A Custom EFX, 18" A Custom Medium Crash, 19" A Custom Projection Crash, 20" A Custom Crash, 21" A Mega Bell Ride, 19" A Ultra Hammered China, 17" K China w/ EFX Holes, 9" FX Trash Splash.

## More Resources

- [Full cymbal setup page](https://metalforge.io/cymbals/setups/art-cruz)
- [Art Cruz's Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummer/art-cruz)
- [Cymbals Guide](https://metalforge.io/llms/cymbals.md)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

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*Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*