When Eloy Casagrande joined Sepultura in 2011, he brought with him an untamed fire. Aggressive. Surgical. Relentless. The kind of drummer who doesn’t just play a groove—he devours it.
In this explosive revisit to the Quadra era track “Isolation,” Eloy sat behind a beastly kit built to echo his old touring rig. And once he started hitting… well, you’ll want to stand back.
In this gear breakdown, we explore the kit, snare, cymbals, and heads used in the Drumeo YouTube video.
Eloy’s setup starts with a Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch kit in a stunning Satin Sapphire Fade finish. Known for its fusion of warmth (from walnut) and punch (from birch), this hybrid shell delivers exactly the kind of projection and clarity needed for thrash and groove metal alike.
Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch kits at Sweetwater (Europe)
For this session, Eloy leaned into a Tama S.L.P. 14×5 Bronze Snare. This drum bites hard with metallic authority but still allows for a touch of warmth that sits nicely under his more ghost-noted flourishes. A perfect match for both blast beats and subtle texture.
Check out the Tama S.L.P. Bronze Snare on Sweetwater (Europe)
If the drums are the engine, the cymbals are the exhaust flames. Eloy’s setup is sprawling, dark, and deeply aggressive—dominated by Paiste’s Masters, 602, Rude, and PSTX lines. Each cymbal contributes a distinct character: from warm and complex crashes to piercing bells and savage stacks.
Casagrande’s tone is precise, full, and ferocious, thanks in large part to his choice of Evans drumheads. His toms are topped with G2 Clears for focused attack and durability. The snare is equipped with a Heavyweight head—Evans’ toughest snare batter, perfect for his punishing playing. The bass drum is fitted with an EMAD Heavyweight, delivering deep, clicky punch tailored for metal.
Eloy Casagrande doesn’t just play metal—he embodies it. This setup, with its dark cymbals, hybrid-shelled fury, and unrelenting snare punch, is perfectly crafted to unleash the chaos of “Isolation.”
And while most drummers would be happy to survive a song like this… Eloy thrives in the chaos. Every fill, every blast, every cymbal choke is a masterclass in power and control.
If you’re looking to recreate this level of sonic intensity, this rig is a damn good place to start.
You can find everything mentioned in this Gear Breakdown at Sweetwater or Thomann if you are overseas. If this video lit a spark to start drumming (or sharpen your chops), take the next step and click the link to try Drumeo, free for 7 Days.
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