Winds of Plague 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. 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". 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 in 2014 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 the 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, he officially became the drummer for Lamb of God following
Chris Adler's departure from the band. Cruz's first release with Lamb of God was their 2020
self-titled album. ==Equipment==