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BAND KILLED ON SET … Santa Cruz debut video for “Under The Gun” that depicts all Members being Shot Dead

Metal Sludge — Guess who is in the news again? That’s right, Santa Cruz is making headlines again, and this time it’s for their brand new video for their single “Under The Gun.” Archie Cruz along with his new band-mates, Jerry Jade (guitars), Tommy Bradley (Bass) and Randy McDemian (Drums) appear in the group’s latest video which was shot in a Southern California dessert. The band actually shot this the day after their much-to-do and[…]

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DROPPIN’ BOMBS … Archie Cruz: “Chris Jericho is Not a Real Rock Star” and “Fozzy’s Crowd is Pretty much Semi-Retarded Wrestling Fans.”

Metal Sludge — Two weeks ago most of our readers had no clue who Archie Cruz was or his band Santa Cruz, but the Finnish singer is trying his hardest to make himself known. In a brand new podcast interview with the Rock and Roll Geek Show Cruz answers a plethora of questions. The singer covers subjects going back to his original band’s (classic line-up) break-up while touring with Fozzy in 2018 all the way[…]

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DO-OVER … Santa Cruz announces return show at Whisky-Go-Go stating they’re “Back For Round 2” and “This Time It’s Personal”

Metal Sludge — After going viral for all the wrong reasons, it looks like Finnish rockers Santa Cruz are planning a do-over. Santa Cruz have announced their official return to “The Whisky” rock club in Hollywood for Thursday August 25th 2022. The band’s new promo poster reads: “Back For Round 2 – This Time It’s Personal.” As many recall the band had some play-back issues during their April 6th show at the world-famous club on[…]

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BLAMES ALCOHOL … Archie Cruz Blames Tequila for Harsh Reaction, Apologizes to Metal Sludge and says “Moves are being made” in the band

Metal Sludge — In a new podcast interview, Santa Cruz singer Archie Cruz is blaming his harsh reaction to the critics and his band’s recent negative press on alcohol. Cruz appeared on a brand new episode of This, That & The Other with host Troy Patrick Farrell. TT&TO describes their latest episode with Cruz: “This occurred today on “This That and the Other w/ Troy Patrick Farrell” where Archie Cruz – Lead Singer of Santa[…]

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SAMPLE CRUZ … Santa Cruz singer calls Metal Sludge “Hair Metal TMZ” says “I would suggest not to write about something you don´t know Jacksh!t about”

Metal Sludge — After last week’s show at the “Whisky-A-Go-Go” in Hollywood, the band Santa Cruz have come under fire from fans, peers and critics alike for their blatant misuse of pre-recorded tracks. The band’s botched live show has been a hot topic for sure and has since been covered by Eddie Trunk, Blabbermouth and Sleazeroxx among other music outlets. All of the coverage has been about the band’s live fail in performing with their[…]

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SILLY VANILLI … Santa Cruz perform with Pre-Recorded Lead Vocals at the “Whisky-A-Go-Go”, singer Archie Cruz says Botched Show was for Publicity

Metal Sludge — To say the rock community is outraged is an understatement, but… it seems the band Santa Cruz have given some fans and critics alike a reason to unload on them. Santa Cruz performed at the world-famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on Sunset Strip in Hollywood last week on April 6th, and their performance has many blasting the Finnish group. In short, it’s pretty apparent that the band used samples, and or pre-recorded sounds and vocals[…]

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