Eloy Casagrande vs Jay Weinberg — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Eloy Casagrande (Slipknot) vs Jay Weinberg (Suicidal Tendencies). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Eloy Casagrande use?
Eloy Casagrande uses 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). Eloy plays Tama Starclassic Maple drums with Paiste cymbals, and Tama Iron Cobra double pedals — a powerhouse setup suited to Slipknot's aggressive, percussion-heavy sound. Jay played SJC Custom Drums with Zildjian cymbals and DW hardware during his Slipknot tenure, with a masked performer's setup built for visual impact and live endurance.
What drum kit does Jay Weinberg use?
Jay Weinberg uses SJC Custom Drums (OBEY x ST Collaboration Kit) with Zildjian (14" A New Beat Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" A Custom Crashes, 21" K Custom Ride, 19" K China, 7" FX Break Bell). Eloy plays Tama Starclassic Maple drums with Paiste cymbals, and Tama Iron Cobra double pedals — a powerhouse setup suited to Slipknot's aggressive, percussion-heavy sound. Jay played SJC Custom Drums with Zildjian cymbals and DW hardware during his Slipknot tenure, with a masked performer's setup built for visual impact and live endurance.
Which is better, Eloy Casagrande or Jay Weinberg?
Eloy Casagrande and Jay Weinberg share the rare experience of carrying one of metal's most iconic drum chairs. Eloy joined Slipknot in 2024; Jay carried Slipknot's percussive identity for nearly a decade before him. Both are technically elite, both carry the weight of expectation, and both delivered. The debate is power-and-groove vs precision-and-chaos.