Crud is an American

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band formed in

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in 2000.

History

Crud was formed in 2000 by vocalist

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, guitarist Joey Mazzola, drummer Jimmy Paluzzi, and bassist Robby Graham. Vocalist Danielle Arsenault would join the group shortly after to complete the lineup. Dombroski, Mazzola, and Paluzzi are founding members of the band

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and formed Crud as a

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during Sponge's hiatus in 2000. Crud would go through some lineup changes but earned a following with their live performances. The band released their debut album, ''Devil at the Wheel'', in 2007. 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 ''

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'' ("Devil at the Wheel") and '' CSI'' ("Man Goes Down").

Band members

Current members *

– lead vocals, programming * Danielle Arsenault – lead vocals * David Black – guitar * Dana Forrester – bass * James Trunko – drums Former members * Joey Mazzola – guitar * Jimmy Paluzzi – drums * Robby Graham – bass * Eric Hoegemeyer – drums

Discography

Studio albums * ''Devil at the Wheel'' (2005) * ''On Monster Island'' (2010)

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Crud (Band) Musical groups established in 2000 Musical groups from Detroit Alternative rock groups from Michigan American industrial rock musical groups American industrial metal musical groups