Image: Drumeo - Slipknot Drummer Learns Insane Mastodon Drum Part [YouTube]
Eloy Casagrande has taken on the extremely challenging task of learning the complex drum parts of Mastodon's "Blood And Thunder" as fast as possible. Discover here how he tackled this challenge:
Slipknot's new drummer Eloy Casagrande recently accepted a demanding Drumeo challenge. He had to learn the drum parts for "Blood And Thunder" by Mastodon as quickly as possible. These parts, written by Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor, are known for their complex and demanding structure.
A Remarkable Achievement
Despite the difficulty, Casagrande managed to learn the song in about 42 minutes. He even received praise from Brann Dailor, who said:
"I am very impressed to hear someone like Eloy play 'Blood And Thunder.' It's such a cool thing. Oh my God, amazing Eloy, you did an incredible job. I love you. You are the best. That was unbelievable."
Watch Eloy Casagrande's impressive performance here:
About Eloy Casagrande
Before joining Slipknot, Eloy Casagrande was a member of Sepultura, another legendary metal band, for 13 years. He left Sepultura shortly before their final world tour to join Slipknot, who are currently led by frontman Corey Taylor. This year, he steps into the shoes of Jay Weinberg, who left the band last year.