Eloy Casagrande’s First Gig with Slipknot Leaves Fans in Awe
The Brazilian drummer joins Slipknot, bringing unmatched intensity and skill to the iconic metal band.
- Eloy Casagrande debuts as Slipknot’s new drummer during an intense desert show in California.
- Jay Weinberg’s departure opens the door for Eloy, with Slipknot citing a ‘creative decision’ for the change.
- Fans are hyped by Eloy’s ferocious drumming, featuring machine-gun double bass and unmatched energy.
Slipknot’s newest recruit, Eloy Casagrande, hasn’t had much time to catch his breath. His debut as the band’s drummer wasn’t just any gig—it was a small, fiery show staged in a Californian desert venue that probably violates more safety codes than your local dive bar. Fresh off that sweaty initiation, Eloy took to Instagram, posting a heartfelt message in both English and Portuguese to thank his new bandmates and the global legion of Slipknot fans (a.k.a. maggots).
His words, both poetic and blunt, struck a chord:
“It’s an exciting moment. Unthinkable until then. There is nothing to lose, there is nothing to win. There is just living. We’re here as one.
Thank you Slipknot for trusting me. Thanks all the maggots and fans around the world.
See you on the road. Here comes more pain.”
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Considering the circumstances, it’s fair to say Eloy’s been thrown directly into the pit. He’s stepping into a spot vacated by Jay Weinberg, Slipknot’s former drummer, who was unceremoniously shown the door after almost a decade of service. The official reasoning? A “creative decision”—the kind of statement that’s vague enough to mean anything from “musical differences” to “we just don’t vibe anymore.” Slipknot’s history of cryptic announcements continues to deliver, if nothing else.
And yes, Eloy’s arrival has fans buzzing—and not the kind of buzz fueled by nostalgia. The man’s reputation for utter destruction behind a drum kit is well-documented. His playing is a ferocious mix of hyper-aggressive strikes, machine-gun double bass, and enough energy to make drum techs worldwide break into a sweat. You’ve seen him play, right? If not, grab a clip of his live performances and try not to flinch every time he attacks a cymbal. Honestly, it’s a miracle his drum heads don’t file for workers’ comp.
The timing of Eloy’s debut couldn’t be more significant. Slipknot is gearing up for a massive celebration of their 1999 self-titled debut album—a record that arguably set the tone for the next two decades of chaotic, mask-wearing musical mayhem. With a heavy touring schedule ahead, the pressure on Eloy is colossal. Still, judging by his sheer talent and the welcoming nods from fans, it seems he’s up for the challenge.
As for that cryptic sign-off, “Here comes more pain”—well, if his drumming is any indication, that’s not a warning. It’s a promise.
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