Sepultura announces drummer Eloy Casagrande’s exit from the band, naming Greyson Nekrutman as his replacement, while Casagrande promises to “See you soon on the road!” as Slipknot rumours ramp up

Eloy Casagrande playing Tama Starclassic drums with Sepultura.

Earlier today, metal veterans Sepultura announced the departure of drummer Eloy Casagrande from the band after 13 years. The news comes as Sepultura are about to begin their Celebrating Life Through Death Farewell Tour, further fuelling rumours that Casagrande will himself replace Jay Weinberg as the drummer in Slipknot. At the same time, Sepultura unveiled Suicidal Tendencies drummer, Greyson Nekrutman as their new timekeeper, while Jay Weinberg has just begun a stint with Suicidal Tendencies spin-off, Infectious Grooves, meaning we’re now in a full-blown game of musical metal drum thrones!

Sepultura’s statement is accompanied by the caption, “Welcome @greyson_nekrutman to Sepultura who replaces @eloycasagrande who has decided to leave Sepultura. Greyson’s first shows with us starts March 1 as we kick off the Celebrating Life Through Death Farewell Tour."