Has FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares just confirmed that Eloy Casagrande is new SLIPKNOT drummer? It sure seems so.
On April 23rd, Cazares took to X to post the following: “Now that Eloy Casagrande is playing drums for SLIPKNOT makes me actually wanna go see the band, how about you?”
SLIPKNOT is set to perform an exclusive performance at Pappy + Harriet’s in Pioneertown, California, a popular destination close to Joshua Tree National Park in San Bernardino County later today. Notably, this concert will unveil SLIPKNOT‘s new drummer, rumored to be the former SEPULTURA member, Eloy Casagrande.
The mystery surrounding SLIPKNOT‘s recent lineup addition seems to have been uncovered, thanks to a mistake in the asset names found on their teaser site, youcantkillme.com. This site, used to promote the masked metal band’s 25th anniversary of their 1999 self-titled album, showcases a nostalgic website design with a mix of vintage elements and contemporary features.
Hidden within the site’s content are clues that not only reveal the identity of the band’s new drummer but also suggest a replacement for sampler/keyboardist Craig “133” Jones. According to Reddit investigators, images in a teaser video on the site are labeled with the names of all band members, including mentions of ‘Eloy’ and ‘Jeff.’
The inclusion of ‘Eloy’ strongly suggests the rumored addition of ex-SEPULTURA drummer Eloy Casagrande to the band. However, the mention of ‘Jeff’ has sparked speculation among fans. The prevailing theory is that ‘Jeff’ might be Jeff Karnowski, who previously played bass alongside SLIPKNOT percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan in DIRTY LITTLE RABBITS.
It’s worth noting that another former member of DIRTY LITTLE RABBITS, Michael Pfaff, replaced Chris Fehn in SLIPKNOT in 2019, now known as ‘Tortilla Man.’ While the identity of ‘Jeff’ remains unconfirmed, the mention of ‘Eloy’ strongly indicates his role as the new drummer.
Nevertheless, there’s a possibility that this revelation could be an intentional misdirection. However, considering SLIPKNOT‘s track record of inadvertently revealing their latest recruits, this seems improbable.
