De La Cruz were formed in mid-2011 by Australian guitarist and Kramer Guitars endorsee Casey Jones,[1] and Auckland, New Zealand born vocalist Roxxi Catalano.
The band recruited Melbourne based drummer Lacey Lane, Brisbane Guitarist Rory Joy and local bass player Dennis Jaculli.
[17] In April 2013, shortly after the album release, lead-guitarist and formative member Casey Jones announced he would be leaving De La Cruz permanently citing disillusion with the music industry as a contributing factor.
[18] In the wake of this, vocalist Roxxi Catalano informed fans that a new guitarist would be sourced in time and that the sonic trademark and dynamic of the band would not be changed.
[19] After a few months hiatus, De La Cruz announced on 25 July 2013 that they had found a replacement for Jones, in the Sydney-based guitarist, Stevie Strange.