Sepultura Drummer History - Igor to Eloy | MetalForge
Sepultura formed 1984, Brazilian thrash pioneers, disbanded 2024.
Complete Sepultura drummer history from Igor Cavalera to Eloy Casagrande.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the drummer for Sepultura?
Sepultura's final drummer was Greyson Nekrutman, who joined in February 2024 after Eloy Casagrande's abrupt departure to join Slipknot. Nekrutman drummed the band's farewell-era output before Sepultura's retirement from touring.
Is Sepultura still active?
No, they completed a farewell tour in 2024.
Why did Igor Cavalera leave?
He left in 2006 due to conflicts with management.
Did Eloy Casagrande drum on Kairos?
No, this is a common point of confusion. Kairos (2011) was recorded and released while Jean Dolabella was still Sepultura's drummer; Dolabella is credited with drums and percussion on the album, released June 24, 2011. Eloy Casagrande did not join Sepultura until November 2011, after Kairos was already out. Casagrande's first studio album with the band was The Mediator Between Head and Hands Must Be the Heart (2013).
Has Sepultura broken up?
Not through a formal legal dissolution. The band announced a farewell tour, "Celebrating Life Through Death," in December 2023, framing it as the end of touring rather than an outright breakup.
Who replaced Igor Cavalera as Sepultura's drummer?
Jean Dolabella replaced founding drummer Igor Cavalera in 2006. Dolabella recorded two studio albums (A-Lex, 2009, and Kairos, 2011) before departing in late 2011, when Eloy Casagrande took over.
Who played drums on Sepultura's "Morbid Visions"?
Igor Cavalera played drums on "Morbid Visions" (1986).
Who played drums on Sepultura's "Quadra"?
Eloy Casagrande played drums on "Quadra" (2020).