Iconic band on the international scene tagged the former member of Sepultura in a post on social media
The renowned drummer Eloy Casagrande was officially announced as the newest member of Slipknot, one of the most iconic bands on the international music scene. After a long “soap opera” since Eloy announced his departure from Grave, the announcement was discreet: in a post on the official Instagram, the band tagged the drummer. Eloy Casagrande’s entry into Slipknot comes after the announcement of the departure of Jay Weinberg, who held the position of drummer in the renowned band. With a solid CV and a trajectory marked by success and recognition, Eloy now joins one of the most influential and innovative groups on the music scene, promising to add even more energy and talent to Slipknot.
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Born on January 29, 1991, in the city of Santo André, São Paulo, Eloy rose to prominence as the drummer of the legendary band Sepultura, which he joined in 2011. With a career marked by talent and dedication, Eloy Casagrande emerged as a drumming prodigy , beginning his musical journey at the age of 7. At 13, the musician won first place at the Batuka International Drum Fest, highlighting his skill and passion for music. In addition to his time in Sepultura, Eloy also had experience in other bands, such as Gloria and 2ois. It is worth mentioning that the talented drummer was part of the Catholic Christian rock group Iahweh and, while still in his teens, he was part of the band led by the late vocalist André Matos, who died in 2019.
Published by Heverton Nascimento
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