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

> Complete breakdown of Eloy Casagrande's drum kit on Sepultura's Quadra (2020): Pearl Master Maple Reserve shells, Meinl Byzance cymbals, Mapex Black Panther snare, and the performance that caught Metallica's attention.

**Type:** Album Drum Setup
**Drummer(s):** [Eloy Casagrande](/llms/drummers/eloy-casagrande.md)
**Band / Album:** Sepultura — Quadra (2020)
**Genre:** Thrash Metal / Progressive Metal / Heavy Metal
**Label:** Nuclear Blast
**Studio:** Fascination Street Studios, Örebro, Sweden
**Producer:** Jens Bogren
**Release Date:** February 7, 2020

## Overview

When Sepultura released *Quadra* on February 7, 2020, it was Eloy Casagrande's most ambitious recorded performance — a double-concept album split into four philosophical quadrants (childhood, adolescence, adulthood, elderhood), each demanding a different dimension of his playing. Produced by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden, the album captured Eloy at the peak of his Sepultura career, three years before Metallica recruited him for the M72 World Tour.

*Quadra* is Eloy's last full Sepultura studio album before he departed in 2023 to join Metallica and later Slipknot. The performance proved his ceiling to the metal world — and reportedly to Metallica's management. The gear he used tells the story of a world-class drummer in complete mastery of his context.

For the evolution of Eloy's setup after Quadra, see the [Eloy Casagrande M72 drum setup](/articles/eloy-casagrande-m72-drum-setup). For his complete drummer profile, see [Eloy Casagrande](/drummer/eloy-casagrande).

## Gear Breakdown

- **Drums:** Pearl Master Maple Reserve (twin 22"×18" bass drums, 10"/12"/14" rack toms, 16" floor tom)
- **Snare:** Mapex Black Panther Versatus, 14"×5.5" (maple/walnut hybrid shell)
- **Cymbals:** Meinl Byzance Traditional series (B20 bronze, hand-hammered)
- **Pedals:** Tama Speed Cobra HP310LW (×2, independent — one per bass drum)
- **Hi-Hat Stand:** Pearl H-2050 Uni-Lock
- **Throne:** Roc-N-Soc Original Nitro
- **Sticks:** ProMark Eloy Casagrande Signature TX5BW
- **Batter heads:** Remo Powerstroke 3 (bass), Remo Emperor Clear (toms), Remo Coated Ambassador (snare)
- **Resonant heads:** Remo Powerstroke 3 Black Dot with Sepultura logo (bass), Remo Ambassador Clear (toms)

### Pearl Master Maple Reserve

The Pearl Master Maple Reserve was Eloy's primary Sepultura-era kit — Pearl's professional pure maple series, selected for maximum resonance and tonal definition. Jens Bogren's production philosophy at Fascination Street preserved the maple's natural warmth rather than compressing it toward thrash-conventional density. Twin independent 22"×18" bass drums (not a double pedal) maintained Eloy's bilateral foot independence throughout the album's most demanding passages.

### Mapex Black Panther Snare

The Mapex Black Panther became the sonic signature of Eloy's Sepultura era. The drum's maple/walnut hybrid shell construction delivers a focused punch with warmth — different in character from the bright, cutting steel snares that dominate modern metal production. Tuned medium-high for definition across *Quadra*'s tempo range, the Black Panther's crack is immediately recognizable to anyone who heard Eloy live during his Sepultura years.

### Meinl Byzance Traditional

Meinl Byzance Traditional series — B20 bronze, hand-hammered and lathed — defined Eloy's cymbal voice throughout his Sepultura career. The Byzance line prioritizes warm, complex overtones and natural sustain over the bright, uniform attack of cymbal series designed for cutting through dense mixes. Bogren's dynamic-preserving production philosophy aligned perfectly with what Byzance offers: cymbals that develop over time rather than simply attacking and fading. The setup included 14" Medium Hi-Hats, 16" Thin Crash, 18" Medium Crash, 20" Ride, 18" China, and 10" Splash.

## Recording Context

Jens Bogren's production at Fascination Street Studios brought Sepultura into one of the most sophisticated modern metal recording environments available. Bogren — known for productions with Opeth, Arch Enemy, Amon Amarth, and Kreator — prioritizes natural acoustic character and dynamic range over processed, compressed density.

The *Quadra* drum sound reflects this philosophy: Eloy's ghost notes are audible, his quiet passages have genuine space, his loud passages have genuine impact. No electronic triggers or drum samples were used — every sound is Eloy hitting his Pearl kit in the Fascination Street live room.

## Key Facts

- Pearl Master Maple Reserve: pure maple SST construction for warm resonance and dynamic range
- Mapex Black Panther snare: maple/walnut hybrid shell — the signature of Eloy's Sepultura sound
- Meinl Byzance Traditional cymbals: B20 bronze for warm, complex overtones
- Tama Speed Cobra twin independent pedals — one per bass drum
- Recorded at Fascination Street Studios, Örebro, Sweden with producer Jens Bogren
- No triggers or samples — complete acoustic performance
- Last full Sepultura studio album before Eloy joined Metallica's M72 World Tour (2023)
- Album concept: four philosophical quadrants (childhood, adolescence, adulthood, elderhood)
- Estimated full kit value: $5,000–7,500 (2020 configuration)
- Estimated snare value: $400–550

## FAQ

**Q: What drums did Eloy Casagrande use on Sepultura's Quadra?**
A: Eloy used a Pearl Master Maple Reserve kit — twin 22"×18" bass drums, 10", 12", and 14" rack toms, 16" floor tom. Snare was Mapex Black Panther 14"×5.5". Cymbals: Meinl Byzance Traditional series. Pedals: Tama Speed Cobra HP310LW (independent pair). Recorded at Fascination Street Studios, Örebro, Sweden with Jens Bogren producing.

**Q: Is Quadra Eloy Casagrande's last Sepultura album before Metallica?**
A: Yes. Quadra (2020) is the last full Sepultura studio album Eloy recorded before leaving the band in 2023 to join Metallica's M72 World Tour. It represents the peak of his 13-year Sepultura career and the performance that reportedly led to Metallica's interest in him as a co-drummer for stadium shows.

**Q: What cymbals did Eloy use on Quadra?**
A: Meinl Byzance Traditional series — B20 bronze, hand-hammered. Setup: 14" Medium Hi-Hats, 16" Thin Crash, 18" Medium Crash, 20" Ride, 18" China, 10" Splash. The warm, complex Byzance character matched Jens Bogren's dynamic production philosophy at Fascination Street Studios.

**Q: How does Eloy's Quadra setup compare to his Metallica M72 setup?**
A: Complete overhaul. Quadra: Pearl Master Maple Reserve, Mapex Black Panther snare, Meinl Byzance cymbals, Tama Speed Cobra pedals. M72 World Tour: Pearl Reference Pure (custom Metallica wrap), Pearl Free-Floating Steel snare, Zildjian A Custom cymbals, Pearl Demon Drive twin pedals. Every component changed to suit the demands of Metallica's catalog and stadium production. Full M72 breakdown at [/articles/eloy-casagrande-m72-drum-setup](/articles/eloy-casagrande-m72-drum-setup).

**Q: Why is Quadra considered Eloy Casagrande's best Sepultura performance?**
A: Three factors: (1) Jens Bogren's production at Fascination Street captured Eloy's dynamic range and ghost note work better than any previous Sepultura production; (2) the double-concept album structure demanded a wider musical vocabulary than pure thrash — from sustained double-bass aggression to dynamic, nuanced groove passages; (3) Eloy was at peak conditioning after 9 years with the band. The result is a performance that rewards close listening and that demonstrated capabilities beyond what thrash-metal production typically reveals.

## Internal Links

- [Eloy Casagrande drummer profile](/drummer/eloy-casagrande)
- [Eloy Casagrande M72 Drum Setup (Metallica 2023–2024)](/articles/eloy-casagrande-m72-drum-setup)
- [What's In Eloy Casagrande's Kit (Slipknot 2026)](/articles/whats-in-eloy-casagrandes-kit)
- [Sepultura Arise Drum Setup (Igor Cavalera, 1991)](/articles/arise-drum-setup)
- [Sepultura Beneath the Remains Drum Setup (Igor Cavalera, 1989)](/articles/beneath-the-remains-drum-setup)

**Source:** https://metalforge.io/articles/quadra-drum-setup

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