Eloy Casagrande M72 Drum Setup: What He Played with Metallica on the World Tour (2023–2024) | MetalForge

Frequently Asked Questions

What drum kit does Eloy Casagrande play with Metallica?

On the M72 World Tour (2023–2024), Eloy Casagrande used a Pearl Reference Pure all-maple drum kit with a custom Metallica M72-branded wrap. The setup featured dual 22x18 inch bass drums, rack toms at 10, 12, and 14 inches, plus 16 and 18 inch floor toms. This was a significant change from his Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch setup with Sepultura, chosen for its brighter projection at Metallica's stadium scale.

Why does Metallica have two drummers live?

For the M72 World Tour — Metallica's largest ever campaign spanning 200+ shows across five continents — the band incorporated a co-drumming arrangement on their largest stadium performances. Eloy Casagrande joined Lars Ulrich as a second drummer on selected shows, adding rhythmic power that matched the tour's unprecedented scale. This reflects the growing approach of large-scale metal acts using multiple percussion voices for stadium-level impact.

What cymbals does Eloy Casagrande use with Metallica?

Eloy Casagrande switched from Paiste RUDE cymbals to Zildjian A Custom for the M72 World Tour. His setup included 14-inch A Custom hi-hats, crashes in 16, 18, and 20 inches, a 20-inch A Custom ride, and an 18-inch A Custom china. The brilliant-finish A Customs delivered the brighter, more complex overtones suited to Metallica's sonic signature and stage production aesthetic.

What pedals does Eloy Casagrande use on the M72 tour?

On the M72 World Tour, Eloy Casagrande used Pearl Demon Drive direct-drive twin pedals. The Demon Drive's shaft-to-beater direct connection eliminates cam delay found in traditional pedals, delivering maximum precision at Metallica's demanding tempos. This was a change from the Tama Speed Cobra pedals he used with Sepultura.

How does Eloy Casagrande's M72 kit compare to his Sepultura setup?

Eloy's M72 rig was a near-complete overhaul of his Sepultura setup. He switched shells from Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch to Pearl Reference Pure all-maple; cymbals from Paiste RUDE to Zildjian A Custom; pedals from Tama Speed Cobra to Pearl Demon Drive; and snare from Tama S.L.P. Sonic Steel to Pearl Free-Floating Steel. Only his Promark signature sticks remained unchanged. Each change was driven by the different sonic demands of Metallica's catalog and stadium-scale performance requirements.