Crud (band)

Crud
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Industrial rock industrial metal alternative rock
Years active	2000–present
Labels	Full Effect Records Three One Three
Members	Vinnie Dombroski Danielle Arsenault David Black Dana Forrester James Trunko
Past members	Joey Mazzola Jimmy Paluzzi Robby Graham Eric Hoegemeyer

Crud is an American industrial rock band formed in Detroit, Michigan in 2000. ^[1]

History

Crud was formed in 2000 by vocalist Vinnie Dombroski, guitarist Joey Mazzola, drummer Jimmy Paluzzi, and bassist Robby Graham. Vocalist Danielle Arsenault would join the group shortly after to complete the lineup. ^[2] Dombroski, Mazzola, and Paluzzi are founding members of the band Sponge and formed Crud as a side project during Sponge's hiatus in 2000. Crud would go through some lineup changes but earned a following with their live performances. ^[3] The band released their debut album, Devil at the Wheel, in 2007. ^{[4] [5]} After some more lineup changes the group released their second album, On Monster Island, in 2010. Crud’s music has been part of several television and film soundtracks, including Sons of Anarchy ("Devil at the Wheel") and CSI ("Man Goes Down").

Band members

Current members

• Vinnie Dombroski – lead vocals, programming
• Danielle Arsenault – lead vocals
• David Black – guitar
• Dana Forrester – bass
• James Trunko – drums ^[6]

Former members

• Joey Mazzola – guitar
• Jimmy Paluzzi – drums
• Robby Graham – bass
• Eric Hoegemeyer – drums

Discography

Studio albums

• Devil at the Wheel (2007) ^[7]
• On Monster Island (2010)

References

1. Saidman, Sorelle (February 2, 2000). "Sponge Wrings Out Crud". MTV. Archived from the original on July 13, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
2. Giannini, Melissa (March 7, 2001). "Crud Piles It On". Metro Times . Retrieved February 1, 2025.
3. Callwood, Brett (December 16, 2013). "City Slang: Crud to host a Cruddy Xmas". Detroit Metro Times . Retrieved February 3, 2025.
4. Callwood, Brett (April 9, 2008). "Crud 'N' Guts". Metro Times . Retrieved February 1, 2025.
5. "Crud". Chartmetric. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
6. Hotts, Mitch (June 17, 2021). "Crud Closes Out Its Year With Diesel Concert Lounge Gig". The Oakland Press . Retrieved February 2, 2025.
7. "Spirit of Metal - Crud". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved February 2, 2025.

External links

• Crud discography at Discogs