The 20-year-old drum prodigy from Sao Paulo, Brazil, who won the Modern Drummer Undiscovered Drummer Contest as a teenager in 2006, is more than eager to begin his career with the veteran Metal icon.
“When I got the invitation to join Sepultura, I was in shock,” said Casagrande. “I'm a fan of the band for years; it'll be an honor to play with them.”
Commented guitarist, Andreas Kisser, “I'm sure Eloy will do a great job with Sepultura. He's already a musician who shows a lot of strength and technique, although he's young. We did a rehearsal with him and it was fantastic; he played the old and new material as if he was in the band for a long time. Sepultura will show the world another Brazilian talent on the drums.”
Dolabella, who leaves Sepultura after a five-year run of relentless touring and two studio albums, will depart to focus on personal projects. “The period we spent with Jean in the band was very positive,” added Kisser. “We’ve recorded two great albums together and did a lot of concerts which will be in Sepultura's history. We only have reasons to thank him for his contribution and energy all these years.”
Sepultura is currently home in Brazil preparing for a European run with Exodus and Destruction, which will kick off later this month. The band is touring in support of its 12th studio album, and Nuclear Blast Records debut, "Kairos", which hit stores in July.
European Tour with Exodus and Destruction:
- Nov 25: Stadthalle in Lichtenfels, Germany
- Nov 26: Schaaf in Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Nov 27: Bataclan in Paris, France
- Nov 28: Meier Music Hall in Braunschweig, Germany
- Nov 29: Backstage in Munich, Germany
- Nov 30: Garage in Saarbrücken, Germany
- Dec 01: Kd Vltavska in Prague, Czech Republic
- Dec 02: Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Germany
- Dec 03: Hessenhallen in Giessen, Germany
- Dec 04: Trix in Antwerp, Belgium
- Dec 05: Markthalle in Hamburg, Germany
- Dec 06: Trädgår'n in Heden, Sweden
- Dec 07: Vox Hall in Arhus, Denmark
- Dec 08: C-Club in Berlin, Germany
- Dec 09: Mega Club in Katowice, Poland
- Dec 10: Hellraiser in Leipzig, Germany
- Dec 11: Majestic in Bratislava, Slovakia
- Dec 12: Boogaloo in Zagreb, Croatia
- Dec 13: Kino Siska in Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Dec 14: Estragon in Bologna, Italy
- Dec 15: Z-7 in Pratteln, Switzerland
- Dec 16: Effenaar Main in Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Dec 17: LKA in Stuttgart, Germany
- Dec 18: Arena in Vienna, Austria
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