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\nBrazilian\/American thrashers SEPULTURA have announced the addition of drummer Eloy Casagrande (GL\u00d3RIA, ANDR\u00c9 MATOS) to their arsenal of world-class musicians, replacing Jean Dolabella as the band’s full-time percussionist.<\/p>\n
The 20-year-old drum prodigy from S\u00e3o 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 icons.<\/p>\n
“When I got the invitation to join SEPULTURA, I was in shock,” said Casagrande, who was born in Santo Andr\u00e9, S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil on January 29, 1991, the same year SEPULTURA’s classic fourth album, “Arise”, was released. “I’m a fan of the band for years; it’ll be an honor to play with them.”<\/p>\n
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.”<\/p>\n
Dolabella, who leaves SEPULTURA after a five-year run of relentless touring and two studio albums, will depart to focus on personal projects.<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n