Eloy Casagrande Drum Kit — Tama Starclassic Bubinga & Paiste | Slipknot Drummer Setup
Eloy Casagrande (born August 25, 1991, in São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian drummer who joined Slipknot as their new drummer in 2024, following his 13-year tenure with legendary thrash metal band Sepultura. Named the No. 1 metal drummer in Modern Drummer magazine's 2024 Readers' Poll, Casagrande's drum kit — a Tama Starclassic Bubinga configuration with Paiste cymbals and Tama Iron Cobra double pedal — is built for the extreme demands of Slipknot's live performances. Starting drums at age 7 and joining Sepultura at just 19, Casagrande represented the new generation of metal drumming. His combination of traditional thrash metal power with modern technical elements has made him one of the most exciting and influential drummers in contemporary metal.
Full breakdown of Eloy Casagrande's drum kit as Slipknot's drummer: Tama Starclassic Bubinga shells, Paiste cymbals, Tama Bell Brass snare, and Tama Iron Cobra double pedal. #1 metal drummer in Modern Drummer's 2024 poll.
Eloy Casagrande Biography
Eloy Casagrande (born August 25, 1991, in São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian drummer who joined Slipknot as their new drummer in 2024, following his 13-year tenure with legendary thrash metal band Sepultura. Named the No. 1 metal drummer in Modern Drummer magazine's 2024 Readers' Poll, Casagrande's drum kit — a Tama Starclassic Bubinga configuration with Paiste cymbals and Tama Iron Cobra double pedal — is built for the extreme demands of Slipknot's live performances.
Starting drums at age 7 and joining Sepultura at just 19, Casagrande represented the new generation of metal drumming. His combination of traditional thrash metal power with modern technical elements has made him one of the most exciting and influential drummers in contemporary metal.
Career Highlights
- 1998: Began playing drums at age 7 in São Paulo, Brazil
- 2011: Joined Sepultura at age 19, replacing Jean Dolabella
- 2013: Recorded first Sepultura album: "The Mediator Between Head and Hands Must Be the Heart"
- 2017: Released "Machine Messiah" with Sepultura to critical acclaim
- 2020: Released "Quadra" with Sepultura; gained international recognition
- 2022: Performed at Rock in Rio with Sepultura
- 2023: Sepultura announced farewell tour; Casagrande's future uncertain
- 2024: Named #1 metal drummer in Modern Drummer Reader's Poll
- 2024: Joined Slipknot as their new drummer, replacing Jay Weinberg
Style & Influences
Eloy Casagrande's drumming style blends traditional thrash metal power with modern technical precision. His playing combines the aggressive, groove-heavy style Sepultura is known for with his own technical flourishes and explosive energy.
Key Influences:
- Igor Cavalera (Sepultura): Brazilian thrash metal foundation
- Dave Lombardo (Slayer): Thrash metal speed and precision
- Joey Jordison (Slipknot): Extreme metal intensity
- Brazilian percussion: Tribal rhythms and polyrhythmic elements
Signature Techniques:
- Powerful, aggressive double bass patterns
- Explosive dynamics with precise control
- Integration of Brazilian/tribal rhythmic elements
- Modern technical flourishes within thrash framework
- High-energy live performances with showmanship
Gear Highlights
Eloy Casagrande is a Tama Drums and Paiste Cymbals endorser. His setup is designed for both the aggressive needs of thrash metal and the versatility required for Slipknot's diverse catalog.
Current Setup:
- Drums: Tama Starclassic Bubinga (dual bass drums: 22"x16" and 24"x14")
- Snare: Tama Bell Brass 14"x5.5" (BB146)
- Cymbals: Paiste (15" Masters Dark Hi-Hats, 602 and 2002 series crashes, Masters Dark Ride)
- Hardware: Tama Iron Cobra Double Pedal, Yamaha DTX Electronic Pads
- Sticks: Promark Eloy Casagrande Signature
- Heads: Evans
Setup Evolution:
- Uses dual bass drums (22"x16" and 24"x14") driven by a Tama Iron Cobra double pedal
- Incorporates electronic pads for Slipknot's hybrid sound
- Known for massive, visually impressive kit configurations