Sepultura "Machine Messiah" Drum Setup: Eloy Casagrande's 2017 Debut with Sepultura | MetalForge

Frequently Asked Questions

What drums did Eloy Casagrande use on Sepultura's Machine Messiah?

Eloy Casagrande recorded Machine Messiah (2017) using a Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch kit — Tama's premium hybrid shell series. His configuration included twin 22"x18" bass drums for independent double-kick, 10", 12", and 14" rack toms, and a 16" floor tom. His cymbals were Meinl Classics Custom series. His bass drum pedals were Tama Iron Cobra 900 (one per kick drum). The album was recorded at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden, produced by Jens Bogren.

When did Eloy Casagrande join Sepultura?

Eloy Casagrande joined Sepultura in 2011 at the age of 19, replacing Jean Dolabella. Machine Messiah (2017) was his first major full-length studio recording with the band as its established full-time drummer. He remained with Sepultura until 2023, when he departed to join Metallica's M72 World Tour. His complete Sepultura discography spans Machine Messiah (2017) through Quadra (2020), with Machine Messiah serving as the definitive opening statement of his tenure.

What is Eloy Casagrande's drum setup on Machine Messiah?

On Machine Messiah (2017), Eloy Casagrande's setup was: Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch shells (twin 22"x18" bass drums, 10"/12"/14" rack toms, 16" floor tom); Meinl Classics Custom cymbals (14" hi-hats, 16" and 18" crashes, 20" ride, 18" china); Tama Iron Cobra 900 pedals (independent pair, one per bass drum); ProMark Eloy Casagrande Signature sticks. Recorded at Fascination Street Studios, Örebro, Sweden with Jens Bogren producing.

How does Eloy's Machine Messiah setup compare to his Quadra setup?

Between Machine Messiah (2017) and Quadra (2020), Eloy's setup evolved significantly. Shells: Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch → Pearl Master Maple Reserve. Cymbals: Meinl Classics Custom (B10 alloy) → Meinl Byzance Traditional (B20 bronze) — a move toward warmer, more complex overtones. Pedals: Tama Iron Cobra 900 → Tama Speed Cobra HP310LW for lighter footboard response. The evolution reflects both his growing career profile and the sonic demands of Quadra's more ambitious compositional context. See the full Quadra breakdown at [/articles/quadra-drum-setup](/articles/quadra-drum-setup).

What tracks on Machine Messiah best showcase Eloy Casagrande's drumming?

"Phantom Self" (the lead single) is the primary showcase of Eloy's blast-beat precision and sustained double-bass speed at high tempos. "Iceberg Dances" demonstrates his polyrhythmic intelligence — overlapping metric layers that go beyond typical thrash execution. Both tracks appear on Machine Messiah (Nuclear Blast, January 2017) and represent the earliest major recorded evidence of the technical vocabulary Eloy would develop further on Quadra (2020) and bring to Metallica's M72 World Tour (2023).