Sepultura "Quadra" Drum Setup: Eloy Casagrande's 2020 Peak (Before Metallica) | MetalForge

Frequently Asked Questions

What drums did Eloy Casagrande use on Sepultura's Quadra?

Eloy Casagrande recorded Quadra (2020) using a Pearl Master Maple Reserve kit — Pearl's professional pure maple series that was his primary Sepultura-era endorsement setup. His configuration included twin 22"x18" bass drums for independent double-kick, 10", 12", and 14" rack toms, and a 16" floor tom. His snare was the Mapex Black Panther, the drum most associated with his Sepultura sound, and his cymbals were Meinl Byzance Traditional series. The album was recorded at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden, produced by Jens Bogren.

Is Quadra Eloy Casagrande's last Sepultura album before joining Metallica?

Yes — Quadra (2020) is the last full Sepultura studio album Eloy Casagrande recorded before his departure from the band in 2023. Eloy joined Metallica's M72 World Tour as a co-drummer in 2023 — the same year he announced his Sepultura exit after 13 years with the band. Quadra is therefore the definitive document of his Sepultura career at its peak, recorded just three years before Metallica recruited him for one of the most high-profile drummer roles in modern metal history. His Metallica M72 setup (Pearl Reference Pure, Zildjian A Custom, Pearl Free-Floating Steel) represented a complete gear overhaul from the Quadra configuration.

What cymbals did Eloy Casagrande use on Quadra?

Eloy Casagrande used Meinl Byzance Traditional series cymbals on Quadra (2020) — Meinl's premium B20 hand-hammered line known for warm, complex overtones and natural sustain. His setup included Byzance Traditional 14" Medium Hi-Hats, 16" Thin Crash, 18" Medium Crash, 20" Ride, 18" China, and a 10" Splash. The Byzance series' warm, musical character — quite different from the bright, cutting cymbals often chosen in thrash metal production — matched producer Jens Bogren's philosophy at Fascination Street Studios, which prioritized natural acoustic character and dynamic range over compressed, impact-maximizing sound.

Why is Quadra considered Eloy Casagrande's best Sepultura performance?

Quadra (2020) is considered Eloy Casagrande's finest recorded Sepultura performance for several reasons: the production by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios captured his playing with greater dynamic range and sonic sophistication than earlier albums; the album's double-concept structure demanded a wider musical vocabulary than pure thrash — from sustained double-bass aggression to dynamic, ghost-note-rich groove passages; and Eloy was at peak conditioning after 9 years with the band. The album's technical complexity, musical intelligence, and world-class production represent everything Eloy had developed since joining Sepultura in 2011. It's the performance that reportedly caught Metallica's attention, leading to his invitation to join the M72 World Tour in 2023.

How does Eloy's Quadra setup compare to his Metallica M72 setup?

The contrast is complete: Eloy's Quadra setup (Pearl Master Maple Reserve, Mapex Black Panther snare, Meinl Byzance cymbals) was entirely replaced for the M72 World Tour. Metallica's kit became Pearl Reference Pure shells with custom M72 World Tour wrap; the snare became Pearl Free-Floating Steel (14"x6.5"); the cymbals switched from Meinl Byzance to Zildjian A Custom; and the pedals changed from Tama Speed Cobra to Pearl Demon Drive twin pedals. The gear transformation mirrored the career transformation — from Sepultura's recording studio to stadium shows across five continents. See the full breakdown at the [Eloy Casagrande M72 drum setup](/articles/eloy-casagrande-m72-drum-setup) article.