Eloy Casagrande Exits Sepultura, Band Names Replacement
Time may be winding down for the iconic Brazilian metal band Sepultura, but long-time drummer Eloy Casagrande isn’t waiting for the end of their “farewell” run of tour dates to say good bye. As a result, they’ve tapped Suicidal Tendencies drummer Greyson Nekrutman to fill in for the band’s final dates.
In a post on the band’s official Instagram account, it was announced that the drummer apparently quit the band suddenly to work on “another project.” As you’ll see in their statement below, it sounds like shit was not cool as a result of his decision, as they say Casagrande “abandon everything related to Sepultura.”
As a result, the band scrambled to find Casagrande’s replacement ahead of the upcoming tour and ultimately landed on Nekrutman. The band’s statement on the matter is as follows:
“The Celebrating Life Through Death tour, a farewell tour over the next 18 months that will celebrate the band’s 40th anniversary and also its farewell to the stage.
“Beginning of December the group clearly defined the intention at the announcement, it is a ‘conscious and planned death.’ As poetic as it sounds, a tour of this magnitude took nearly of year of preparing and planning which would require a lot commitment, ethics and loyalty to their fans, as well as respecting for the band’s history – something that is a clear priority to Andreas Kisser, Derrick Green and Paulo Xisto.
“However, on February 6th a few days prior to the first rehearsal, drummer Eloy Casagrande informed the band that he was leaving Sepultura to pursue a career in another project. The band were taken by surprise, without prior warning, he immediately left the band, abandoning everything related to Sepultura.
“Luckily American virtuoso Greyson Nekrutman will take the position of Eloy Casagrande and is welcomed as the band’s new drummer for the Celebrating Life Through Death farewell tour.
Greyson comments: “Today I express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible opportunity to join the legendary ranks of Sepultura for their farewell tour.
“To contribute to this legacy is a privilege that fills me with both honor and excitement. Sepultura’s fearless approach to exploring new territories in the metal sphere is something that i have always admired and strived to emulate in my own musical endeavors. I am eagerly looking forward to adding my own spirit and passion to the mix, to connecting with the fans who have supported the band through its evolution, and to the electrifying experiences we’ll create together on stage. Here’s to the new chapters we’ll write together, to the stages we’ll conquer, and to the powerful music we’ll unleash upon the world.”
The full list of Sepultura’s ‘Celebrating Life Through Death’ tour can be found below.
SEPULTURA
Celebrating Life Through Death – European Farewell Tour 2024
30/10 Paris, FR – Zenith Paris – La Villette
31/10 Offenbach am Main, DE – Stadthalle
01/11 Hamburg, DE – Edel Optics Arena
02/11 Cologne, DE – Palladium
03/11 Den Bosch, NL – The Rock Circus
05/11 Brussels, BE – Ancienne Belgique
06/11 Esch-sur-Alzette, LU – Rockhal
08/11 Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy
09/11 Dublin, IE – Olympia Theatre
10/11 Belfast, UK – Telegraph Building
11/11 Glasgow, UK – Barrowland Ballroom
12/11 London, UK – Hammersmith Apollo
14/11 Zurich, CH – The Hall
15/11 Ludwigsburg, DE – MHP Arena
16/11 Munich, DE – Zenith
17/11 Budapest, HU – Barba Negra
19/11 Leipzig, DE – Haus Auensee
20/11 Vienna, AT – Gasometer
21/11 Katowice, PL – Spodek
22/11 Berlin, DE – Columbiahalle
23/11 Prague, CZ – O2 Universum
