Rock + Metal Musicians React to Eloy Casagrande Joining Slipknot

Rock and steel musicians have shared their reactions on-line to the information that Eloy Casagrande has joined Slipknot as their new drummer.

Slipknot formally named Casagrande, previously of Sepultura, as a member of the band earlier this week is 2 posts on social media, and the drummer has since shared his first assertion since becoming a member of the group on his Instagram.

That is the primary time in historical past that Slipknot have willingly given the names of a brand new member so quickly, as they solely parted methods with former drummer Jay Weinberg in late 2023.

Followers speculated that Casagrande joined the group rather than Weinberg after he all of a sudden left Sepultura in February. And now, fellow rockers have shared their sentiments in regards to the new additions to the ‘Knot.

Rockers’ Feedback on Casagrande’s Instagram Publish

The next feedback had been left on Casagrande’s put up.

• “Groove, precision, energy, musicality, finesse and humility. You might be considered one of a sort!” – Mario Duplantier (Gojira)
• ” Congratulations! Very very properly deserved!” – Nita Strauss
• “Slipknot is so fucking fortunate to have you ever. What a tremendous gig, and I am so excited to see the power you’ll convey to the songs! Congrats!” – Misha Mansoor (Periphery)
• “Parabens (Congratulations)!” Matt Heafy (Trivium)
• “Big congratulations man! Mad respect for you brother.” – Ray Luzier (Korn)
• “You are the person!” – Simon Crahan (Vended)
• “Big congrats to you Eloy. If anybody deserves it, it is you!” – Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth)
• “I can not wait to see and listen to that distinctive energy, groove and precision. So excited for you. Congratulations Eloy!” – Roy Mayorga (Stone Bitter, Hellyeah, Ministry)

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Gary Holt of Exodus and Slayer, Brad Wilk of Rage Towards the Machine and Slipknot’s personal V-Man left feedback that featured emojis or GIFs, and there have been endearing remarks left by a variety of different musicians too. Click on the put up beneath to see the remainder of the feedback.