{"id":53010,"date":"2025-06-20T04:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T11:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/?p=53010"},"modified":"2025-06-23T11:49:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T18:49:01","slug":"gear-breakdown-iconic-drumming-sepultura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/gear-breakdown-iconic-drumming-sepultura\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear Breakdown: The Iconic Drumming Behind \u201cIsolation\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sepultura \u2013 Eloy Casagrande<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When Eloy Casagrande joined Sepultura in 2011, he brought with him an untamed fire. Aggressive. Surgical. Relentless. The kind of drummer who doesn\u2019t just <em>play<\/em> a groove\u2014he devours it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this explosive revisit to the <em>Quadra<\/em> era track \u201cIsolation,\u201d Eloy sat behind a beastly kit built to echo his old touring rig. And once he started hitting\u2026 well, you\u2019ll want to stand back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8rasR-AchZE?si=sTuhK9PlwbPkkPBS\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>In this gear breakdown, we explore the <a href=\"#kit\">kit<\/a>, <a href=\"#snare\">snare<\/a>, <a href=\"#cymbals\">cymbals<\/a>, and <a href=\"#heads\">heads<\/a> used in the Drumeo YouTube video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kit\">\ud83e\udd41 The Drum Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eloy\u2019s setup starts with a <strong>Tama Starclassic Walnut\/Birch<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10&#8243;x8&#8243; Rack Tom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12&#8243;x9&#8243; Rack Tom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16&#8243;x16&#8243; Floor Tom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18&#8243;x16&#8243; Floor Tom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>22&#8243;x16&#8243; Bass Drum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/091BB3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tama Starclassic Walnut\/Birch kits at Sweetwater<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/tama_starcl._walnut_birch_5pcs_spf.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca5 The Snare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For this session, Eloy leaned into a <strong>Tama S.L.P. 14&#215;5 Bronze Snare<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/yqBxxD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out the Tama S.L.P. Bronze Snare on Sweetwater<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/tama_lbr1465_sound_lab_snare.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udece\ufe0f The Cymbals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the drums are the engine, the cymbals are the exhaust flames. Eloy\u2019s setup is sprawling, dark, and deeply aggressive\u2014dominated by <strong>Paiste<\/strong>\u2019s Masters, 602, Rude, and PSTX lines. Each cymbal contributes a distinct character: from warm and complex crashes to piercing bells and savage stacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/GK2Y4E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15&#8243; Masters Dark Hi-Hats<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/paiste_15_masters_dark_hi_hat.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/XmK5v5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14&#8243; Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi-Hats<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/paiste_14_602_mod_essentials_hi_hat.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/091BM3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20&#8243; Masters Dark Crash<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/paiste_20_masters_dark_crash.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/2aJBLD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20&#8243; Masters Dark Crisp Ride<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/paiste_20_masters_dark_crisp_ride.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/yqBxPD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20&#8243; Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/paiste_20_602_mod_essentials_crash.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/6yDRQN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20&#8243; Masters Dark Ride<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/paiste_20_masters_dark_ride.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/kONPvM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20&#8243; 2002 Novo China<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/paiste_2002_20_novo_china.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/QjWxXz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">22&#8243; Masters Swish<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/paiste_22_masters_swish_cymbal.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/POWqgq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14&#8243; Rude Blast China<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/paiste_14_rude_blast_china.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/gO4Q70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12&#8243; Rude Shred Bell<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/paiste_12_rude_shred_bell.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/091B5L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14&#8243; PSTX Swiss Flanger Stack<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/paiste_14_pstx_swiss_flanger_stack.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc80 The Heads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Casagrande\u2019s tone is precise, full, and <em>ferocious<\/em>, thanks in large part to his choice of <strong>Evans drumheads<\/strong>. His toms are topped with <strong>G2 Clears<\/strong> for focused attack and durability. The snare is equipped with a <strong>Heavyweight<\/strong> head\u2014Evans&#8217; toughest snare batter, perfect for his punishing playing. The bass drum is fitted with an <strong>EMAD Heavyweight<\/strong>, delivering deep, clicky punch tailored for metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/OeWLZG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evans G2 Clear Toms<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/search.html?sw=evans%20G2%20Clear%20Toms&amp;smcs=45183c_6380?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/4GqBnG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evans Heavyweight Snare<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/search.html?sw=Evans%20Heavyweight%20Snare&amp;smcs=45183c_7954?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/YR0kmq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evans EMAD Heavyweight Bass<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/search.html?sw=Emad%20Heavyweight%20Bass&amp;smcs=45183c_7035?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eloy Casagrande doesn\u2019t just play metal\u2014he <em>embodies<\/em> it. This setup, with its dark cymbals, hybrid-shelled fury, and unrelenting snare punch, is perfectly crafted to unleash the chaos of \u201cIsolation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while most drummers would be happy to <em>survive<\/em> a song like this\u2026 Eloy thrives in the chaos. Every fill, every blast, every cymbal choke is a masterclass in power and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to recreate this level of sonic intensity, this rig is a damn good place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/19143053\/2023-05-10-Eloy-Casagrande-KIT-113-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53013\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/19143053\/2023-05-10-Eloy-Casagrande-KIT-113-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/19143053\/2023-05-10-Eloy-Casagrande-KIT-113-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/19143053\/2023-05-10-Eloy-Casagrande-KIT-113-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/19143053\/2023-05-10-Eloy-Casagrande-KIT-113-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/19143053\/2023-05-10-Eloy-Casagrande-KIT-113-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find everything mentioned in this Gear Breakdown at <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/K0WYdz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sweetwater<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomannmusic.com\/?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thomann<\/a> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/trial?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_term=drumeo&amp;utm_campaign=eloyisolation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drumeo, free for 7 Days.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*This article contains affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission from the product seller if you make a purchase. For more info, check out our<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/privacy#affiliate-disclosure\"><em> privacy page.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sepultura \u2013 Eloy Casagrande When Eloy Casagrande joined Sepultura in 2011, he brought with him an untamed fire. Aggressive. Surgical. Relentless. The kind of drummer who doesn\u2019t just play a groove\u2014he devours it. 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