Image: Sepultura band photo [Nuclear Blast]
Sepultura's farewell tour will now officially take place without their longtime drummer Eloy Casagrande. He already has a new band project though - could it be Slipknot?
It wasn't too long ago that Sepultura announced their final farewell tour. The band has reached its end, but still wants to bid farewell to their fans and celebrate their 40th anniversary with the Celebrating Life Through Death Tour. But now there's unexpected news, not only for the fans, but also for the band itself. Eloy Casagrande has left the band to play the drums in another project. What the remaining band members have to say about this and what it all has to do with Slipknot, you can read below.
Sepultura's Statement
Eloy Casagrande's departure occurred on February 6th. Sepultura recently announced the surprising news on their Facebook Account. There is a statement from the remaining Sepultura members - and a new drummer for the farewell tour is also introduced. The fortunate newcomer is Greyson Nekrutman. See for yourself:
Eloy Casagrande As Future Drummer Of Slipknot?
Since longtime drummer of the Nu-Metal band Slipknot, Jay Weinberg, was let go in 2023, the position behind the drum kit in the band has still not been filled. Or has it, and we just don't know yet. Now Eloy Casagrande has suddenly hung up his hat at Sepultura, even though the group has already announced their last big farewell tour. Moreover, it is now known that he has already found his new place in another band. Of course, there are speculations about whether he will swing the drumsticks for Slipknot in the future. So keep a close eye on Slipknot's social media accounts - maybe there will soon be another hint from the masked musicians!
