Eloy Casagrande hasn’t been with Slipknot for long, but he’s already drawing attention for the way he’s shaping the band’s sound from behind the kit. Known for his aggressive style and command of rhythm, Casagrande is now giving fans a closer look at his current setup in a new video from Paiste Cymbals.

The video doesn’t just run through a list of gear. It highlights how each cymbal supports the physicality of his playing. Casagrande is using a mix that includes 15-inch Signature Precision Sound Edge hi-hats, a 10-inch Signature Splash, dual 18-inch Rude Thin Crashes, a 19-inch 2002 Crash, and a 22-inch Signature Power Ride. The choices aren’t just about volume or attack. They’re about control in the chaos.

Slipknot has always had a dense, layered sound. For a drummer stepping into the group, that means finding ways to cut through without overpowering everything else. Casagrande’s setup allows him to do that. The Rude series gives him the bite needed for loud, fast passages, while the Signature models offer just enough finesse to shape the transitions.

Before Slipknot, Eloy Casagrande spent years touring and recording with Sepultura. His style there was already intense, built on sharp double kicks, high-tempo fills, and tight pocket grooves. But with Slipknot, the atmosphere is different. It’s not just about heaviness. It’s about tension and release, about mood as much as precision. His cymbal choices reflect that shift.

What stands out about Casagrande is how little he relies on spectacle. There’s no unnecessary movement in his playing. Every hit has intention. Watching his rig breakdown, it becomes clear how closely he’s thinking about his role in the live mix. Every cymbal has a job, whether it’s adding texture or punching through a heavy riff.

This setup isn’t overly complex, and that might be the point. There’s room for improvisation, but it’s tightly framed. Casagrande doesn’t need a wall of metal to make a statement. He needs the right sounds in the right places.

Slipknot fans will likely see more from Casagrande as the band continues touring. For now, the cymbal rundown is a snapshot of a drummer who isn’t just filling shoes. He’s building something of his own. Loud, detailed, and unmistakably his.