The new Slipknot drummer Eloy Casagrande has shared details of his audition process with the band, and says he even wrote some new music with the masked metal icons.
Casagrande was speaking to Veja São Paulo, and explained that after the band’s former drummer Jay Weinberg left in November, Slipknot’s manager approached him as a potential replacement the following month.
Casagrande had previously been the drummer of Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura.
He shared with the outlet about his experience (which has helpfully been translated by fans via Reddit), saying:
“He asked if I was interested in auditioning first. I accepted. They asked me to record and send them some videos from right here in Brazil.
“Initially there were three songs, then they asked me for three more, and asked if I had any plans to go to the United States, and I was scheduled to perform there in January with my instrumental music project, Casagrande & Hanysz.
“So they moved my flight up a bit, and I spent five days in Palm Springs, rehearsing with the full band.”
“I think that was also part of the audition, they threw new ideas at me to see what my songwriting was like. They wanted to test me in every way.”
Speaking about how he feels within the band now he’s landed the gig, and sharing some potential new music news, he added:
“I’m still trying to understand how the dynamics of the band work – it’s not so clear yet how things work in terms of records and new songs.
“We’ve written a few things, and they’re shelved for the time being…”
Slipknot are set to play a mammoth 25th anniversary UK and Europe arena tour this December, which had to have an extra O2 date added due to demand and which will see support from Bleed from Within.
Check out the full list of dates below – and visit the band’s site for more information and to buy tickets.
December 05 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
December 06 Dortmund, Germany – Westfalenhalle
December 08 Stuttgart, Germany – Schleyerhalle
December 09 Leipzig, Germany – Quarterback Immobilien Arena
December 11 Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
December 12 Paris, France – Accorhotel Arena
December 14 Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena
December 15 Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
December 17 Manchester, UK – Co-op Live Arena
December 18 Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
December 20 London, UK – The O2
December 21 London, UK – The O2