# Joey Jordison vs Eloy Casagrande — Drum Kit Battle

> MetalForge Drummer Battle: Joey Jordison (Slipknot) vs Eloy Casagrande (Slipknot)

**Battle Category:** Slipknot Showdown · **URL:** https://metalforge.io/battles/joey-jordison-vs-eloy-casagrande

Joey Jordison and Eloy Casagrande face off in the MetalForge community drum kit battle. Both are legends in Nu Metal and Nu Metal, but their gear setups tell very different stories. Vote at [metalforge.io/battles/joey-jordison-vs-eloy-casagrande](https://metalforge.io/battles/joey-jordison-vs-eloy-casagrande) to crown the winner.

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## Joey Jordison Drum Kit Setup

**Band:** Slipknot  
**Genre:** Nu Metal / Death Metal  
**Current Kit:** Pearl Reference Series  
**Cymbals:** Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series (14" Wild Hi-Hats, 16", 17", 18", 19" Power Crashes, 20" & 22" Wild Chinas, 22" Power Ride)  
**Key Gear:** Pearl Joey Jordison Signature 13x6.5", Pearl Demon Drive Double Pedal, Promark Joey Jordison Signature TX515W  

## Eloy Casagrande Drum Kit Setup

**Band:** Slipknot  
**Genre:** Nu Metal / Thrash Metal  
**Current Kit:** Tama Starclassic Bubinga (22"x16" & 24"x14" Bass Drums, 10", 12", 13" Toms, 16" & 18" Floor Toms)  
**Cymbals:** Paiste (15" Masters Dark Hi-Hats, 20" Masters Dark Ride, 20" & 20" 602 Crashes, 10" Rude Splash, 20" Masters Dark Crash, 20" 2002 Heavy Ride, 20" 2002 Novo China, 10" 2002 Mega Bell, Symphonic Gong)  
**Key Gear:** Tama Bell Brass 14x5.5" (BB146), Tama Iron Cobra Double Pedal, Promark Eloy Casagrande Signature  

## Gear Comparison

| Category | Joey Jordison | Eloy Casagrande |
|----------|---------------|-----------------|
| Drum Kit | Pearl Reference Series | Tama Starclassic Bubinga (22"x16" & 24"x14" Bass Drums, 10", 12", 13" Toms, 16" & 18" Floor Toms) |
| Cymbals | Paiste | Paiste |
| Snare | Pearl Joey Jordison Signature 13x6.5" | Tama Bell Brass 14x5.5" (BB146) |
| Pedals | Pearl Demon Drive Double Pedal | Tama Iron Cobra Double Pedal |

## FAQ

**Q: Who has the more expensive drum kit, Joey Jordison or Eloy Casagrande?**  
A: Joey Jordison's Pearl Reference Series + Paiste RUDE & 2002 is estimated at $9,000–$14,000, while Eloy Casagrande's Tama Starclassic Bubinga + Paiste Masters/RUDE runs approximately $12,000–$18,000. Both setups are professional-grade rigs well into five-figure territory when fully configured with all cymbals, hardware, and electronics.

**Q: What are the main gear differences between Joey Jordison and Eloy Casagrande?**  
A: Joey Jordison plays Pearl Reference Series paired with Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series (14" Wild Hi-Hats, 16", 17", 18", 19" Power Crashes, 20" & 22" Wild Chinas, 22" Power Ride). Eloy Casagrande opts for Tama Starclassic Bubinga (22"x16" & 24"x14" Bass Drums, 10", 12", 13" Toms, 16" & 18" Floor Toms) with Paiste (15" Masters Dark Hi-Hats, 20" Masters Dark Ride, 20" & 20" 602 Crashes, 10" Rude Splash, 20" Masters Dark Crash, 20" 2002 Heavy Ride, 20" 2002 Novo China, 10" 2002 Mega Bell, Symphonic Gong). The brand choice reflects their distinct tonal identities — see the full battle breakdown at [metalforge.io/battles/joey-jordison-vs-eloy-casagrande](https://metalforge.io/battles/joey-jordison-vs-eloy-casagrande).

**Q: Who wins the drum kit battle, Joey Jordison or Eloy Casagrande?**  
A: The winner is decided by community votes on MetalForge. Joey Jordison (Slipknot) and Eloy Casagrande (Slipknot) both bring world-class rigs. Cast your vote at [metalforge.io/battles/joey-jordison-vs-eloy-casagrande](https://metalforge.io/battles/joey-jordison-vs-eloy-casagrande).

**Q: What drum kits do Joey Jordison and Eloy Casagrande play?**  
A: Joey Jordison plays Pearl Reference Series. Eloy Casagrande plays Tama Starclassic Bubinga (22"x16" & 24"x14" Bass Drums, 10", 12", 13" Toms, 16" & 18" Floor Toms).

**Q: What cymbals do Joey Jordison and Eloy Casagrande use?**  
A: Joey Jordison uses Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series (14" Wild Hi-Hats, 16", 17", 18", 19" Power Crashes, 20" & 22" Wild Chinas, 22" Power Ride). Eloy Casagrande uses Paiste (15" Masters Dark Hi-Hats, 20" Masters Dark Ride, 20" & 20" 602 Crashes, 10" Rude Splash, 20" Masters Dark Crash, 20" 2002 Heavy Ride, 20" 2002 Novo China, 10" 2002 Mega Bell, Symphonic Gong).

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*Source: [MetalForge Battles](https://metalforge.io/battles/joey-jordison-vs-eloy-casagrande)*

*[Joey Jordison drummer profile](https://metalforge.io/drummer/joey-jordison)*
*[Eloy Casagrande drummer profile](https://metalforge.io/drummer/eloy-casagrande)*

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*Last updated: 2026-06-19 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*