For those who are unfamiliar with Eloy Casagrande before he joined Slipknot, the Brazilian musician was already a rising star in the drumming scene. Casagrande was only 17 when he entered the competition and his skills and determination were already at the level that would be evident in later years on the international level.
Eloy Casagrande’s first claim to fame came when he was a winner of the Modern Drummer’s Undiscovered Drummer Contest in the under 18 category, which brought into light his talents at such a tender age. His performance was not only a great demonstration of skills and technique but also of passion and feeling for the rhythm that is hardly to be found in young drummers.
His early years were spent writing for Brazilian metal bands and it was here that he developed his ability to write music that was both fast, heavy and intricate. These were the years that shaped him, and the foundation for his dynamic stage presence that would later characterize Slipknot was created here. His skills in handling many sequences of drumming and his aggressive attitude made him suitable for the band since it was one that performed energetically and aggressively.
When he was selected to join Slipknot, he had already made a name for himself as a force to reckon with in metal drums. He was able to fit in well and this was evident from the fact that he was able to add some new life to the band’s music and concerts. His shows were characterized by his sheer strength combined with elegance which attracted the audience and was appreciated by other drummers from all over the world even at such tender age.
Eloy Casagrande who started as a teenage prodigy drummer and now is an integral part of one of the most significant and impactful heavy metal bands is an example of hard work, passion, and ambition.