There are a few bands with this name. (1) Cruentus is a contemporary metal band with music that can be described as a complex fusion of industrial, math metal and progressive. The band started to operate in the mid-1999 in Szczecin, Poland. Since then it has never stopped evolving; each year brings major development in the context of musical style. During the years, the band has been enthusiastically verified by the audience as a live performer, giving over 50 concerts across Poland and Germany.